Marketplace Morning Report
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Marketplace Morning Report
In less than 10 minutes, we'll get you up to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace's David Brancaccio will bring you the latest business and economic stories you need to know to start your day. And before U.S. markets open, you'll get a global markets update...
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Trump, Davos, and markets
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump spoke in front of international leaders in Davos, Switzerland. There, he touted his use of tariffs to disrupt the...
Worlds apart on generative AI use
People around the world are using AI more than Americans, a new poll finds. About 40% of adults in the U.S. told pollsters that they used generative A...
Will Elon Musk buy Europe's biggest budget airline?
From the BBC World Service: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has picked a fight with Michael O'Leary, the chief executive of Ryanair; after O'Leary said Rya...
Sometimes a little lipstick goes a long way
It's called the "lipstick effect." Consumers sometimes splurge on small luxuries — like cosmetics, accessories, and more — as a sort of rebellion agai...
The economic fight over Greenland
President Donald Trump has made it very clear that he wants to purchase Greenland. Now, he's threatening to increase tariffs on eight European countri...
Putting China's economic figures in context
From the BBC World Service: New data shows that China's economy grew by 5% last year. While positive, it’s not anywhere near the stellar growth figure...
Paying more at national parks
International visitors to 11 U.S. national parks, including Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, and Sequoia, now have to pay more to get in — as in, up to a $1...
Corporate leaders in Minnesota stay silent amid ICE raids. Why?
Minnesota is home to more than a dozen Fortune 500 companies, including 3M, Target, Best Buy, and General Mills. But in a wave of wake immigration arr...
Can Canada and China repair their relationship?
From the BBC World Service: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have announced a "new strategic partnership" at a meetin...
Potential signs of a friendlier housing market
2025 was a tough year for homebuyers. Two things happened over the last three months of the year that helped people trying to buy a home: Housing pric...
What happened to Saks?
Saks Global — the luxury retail conglomerate that owns brands like Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman — filed for Chapter 11 bankr...
Will the focus on Greenland attract international investors?
From the BBC World Service: Despite Wednesday’s inconclusive talks between the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland, investors are starting to examine how Gre...
Inflation is stubbornly steady
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the final consumer price index reading for 2025 this morning. Spoiler alert: Inflation is still too high. Pric...
2026 has its first new tariff threat
President Donald Trump said on social media that he is imposing a 25% tariff on goods from countries “doing business” with Iran in response to Iran's...
AI deepfakes could lead to fines and country-wide bans
From the BBC World Service: There's mounting pressure on Grok — the AI chatbot that's part of Elon Musk's social media platform, X — over the generati...
The politicization of monetary policy
President Trump’s growing frustration with the Federal Reserve’s commitment to political independence reached fever pitch over the weekend when Fed Ch...
Fed investigation is politically motivated, Powell says
Officially, the Federal Reserve is being investigated by the Justice Department over office building renovations. But in a video statement Sunday, Fed...
AI and the entry-level job market
From the BBC World Service: Recent college graduates say they’re struggling to find entry-level positions. How much of the job market squeeze can be b...
The worst year for job creation since 2020
According to the just-released December jobs report, only 50,000 people were hired last month, fewer than expected. Overall, the month capped off the...
In Altadena, attempting to rebuild for resilience
Altadena residents eager to build more fire-resistant new homes run up against obstacles of expense, labor, availability of materials, and of course,...
Iran's government cuts internet access
From the BBC World Service: The Iranian government has shut down internet access in response to ongoing protests, with demonstrators calling for the r...
The surveillance state comes for grocery stores
Supermarket chain Wegmans has made headlines this week for their use of surveillance technology on customers. But they’re far from the only retailer d...
After LA fires, struggles for the homes still standing
The homes still left standing after last year’s Eaton Fire face their own set of questions and challenges. What types of structures stand up better to...
A bumpy ride ahead for bond markets
From the BBC World Service: After a rocky 2025, many analysts expect a similarly unsettled 2026. Plus, a new study indicates faster weight gain after...
Post-fire, families weigh staying or leaving
The estimated value of the homes wiped out by the Eaton and Palisades fires one year ago? $27 billion. On a single street in Altadena, 15 houses were...
Recovery remains slow for Eaton Fire survivors
A survey released in the fall finds that most people displaced by the Southern California wildfires a year ago are still living in temporary housing....
Thousands stranded amid flight cancellations in Amsterdam
From the BBC World Service: One of Europe's busiest airports has canceled more than 700 flights today as a disruption caused by snow and ice enters a...
Finding a contractor one year after California's wildfires
Dustin Kunkel is a father of two, works in the solar panel business, and is a neighbor of "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio. Kunkel l...
"It felt happy. Then, 24 hours, it was gone.”
Today, we have the story of one burned block: that of "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio. Last year's wildfires in California were the...
Venezuela's interim president sworn in
From the BBC World Service: Delcy Rodríguez, who had served as vice president under President Nicolas Maduro, has promised stability amid economic unc...
What would it take to boost Venezuelan oil production?
Investors see some oil companies as big winners with the U.S. forcing a change of leadership in Venezuela. This morning, we'll hear how U.S. oil compa...
How markets are responding to Venezuela
Oil markets and financial markets seem to be shrugging off the major geopolitical story out of the weekend: the U.S. arrest of Venezuelan President Ni...
Venezuela wakes up to continued uncertainty
From the BBC World Service: The U.S. stunned the world with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. Donald Trump has said...
Warren Buffett steps down, ending an era at Berkshire
Greg Abel has officially taken the reins at Berkshire Hathaway, stepping into the role long held by the titan of value investing, Warren Buffett. We l...
Amid wide healthcare cuts, a bright spot for rural hospitals
Healthcare costs are climbing for many Americans as enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits roll back, raising premiums for middle-income households...
Protests continue in Iran over economic policies
From the BBC World Service: Iranian authorities say at least seven people were killed in protests on Thursday, the fifth day of demonstrations against...
Gas prices are lower, but will that stick around in 2026?
Gas prices hit their lowest level for a December since 2020, according to AAA, thanks largely to a global oil glut that pushed crude prices down about...
Skyrocketing health insurance premiums for millions after today
Enhanced subsidies for health insurance policies on the Affordable Care Act exchanges are set to expire at the end of today. That means skyrocketing p...
An unwelcome surprise for some student loan borrowers
People who are in default on their federal student loans could start seeing their wages garnished in the new year. Next week, the Department of Educat...
A gig worker strike threatens New Year's Eve deliveries in India
From the BBC World Service: Tens of thousands of app-based delivery workers in India are holding a day-long strike that is likely to impact food deliv...