Marketplace

Corporations expected to take on record debt in 2026

Markets shrug off U.S. capture of Maduro

States tighten SNAP rules in 2026

The year in charitable giving

What's next for the job market in 2026

Good news for prospective homebuyers

A glimmer of hope for the housing market

'Tis the season of holiday bonuses ... for some

The weather outside is frightful (so's the heating bill)

The job market won't start fresh in 2026

U.S. GDP sees healthy growth

U.S. dollar down, gold hits all-time high

The 2025 consumer sentiment rollercoaster

That CPI report got a Black Friday discount

Oil flow or oil freeze?

Unemployment hits four-year high

Time to strike out on your own?

The stock market isn't the economy — but it's not nothing either

Why the Fed is thinking about immigration

This episode of Marketplace covers several economic topics, starting with the potential impact of immigration policies on the labor market and monetary policy, featuring insights from economists on how changes in immigration affect job growth and consumer demand. The conversation shifts to U.S.-China trade relations, w...

Fed rate cut diverges from global central bank strategy