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High interest rates could balloon the national debt
<p>What happens to government debt, the budget deficit, and the overall economy if interest rates stay elevated? For a new report, the Congressional Budget Office crunched the numbers. By 2056, public debt would grow to an eye-popping 222% of GDP. Plus: Trump administration cuts decimated soil conservation programs, a new report highlights the impact of private equity investments on climate risk, and an uneventful Trump-Xi summit ends with a promise of more talks to come.</p><br/><p>Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.</p><br/><p>Marketplace is...
Day 2 of the U.S.-China summit
<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping is continuing his meetings with President Donald Trump today, and trade representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC this morning that the two sides have already come to agreements on a number of issues. Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also announced that the U.S. and China would be extending a trade truce initially struck in October 2025. This morning, we dig into the background and the big picture of U.S.-China trade. Then, we hear what hosting Formula 1 means for Madrid's economy.</p><br/><p>Every story has an economic angle. Want some in...
Happy 9/25!
<p>Today, people across the country are celebrating Dolly Parton Day. They’re encouraged to wear rhinestones, listen to her music, and be generous. Sept. 25 was chosen because the date harkens back to the hit song “9 to 5.” It is perhaps the singular ode to the eight-hour American workday. So in Parton’s honor, we look into the origin of that schedule. But first, with world leaders gathering in New York, we check in on how the U.S. war with Iran is affecting African economies.</p><br/><p>Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our d...
Meta’s new Muse AI agent gives investors the warm-'n-fuzzies
<p>Meta's new Muse AI assistant is having a moment — and it's kind of adorable. Meta announced a slew of new integrations for its AI assistant at a company event this week, including a customizable furry lil’ avatar and a Tamogatchi-like wearable device for interacting with it.</p><br/><p>Plus, Wall Street is betting billions on growing demand for cybersecurity in the age of AI and social media platform Discord enters its age-gating era.</p><br/><p>Anita Ramaswamy at The Information is here to help us unpack the week in tech.</p><br/><p>More on this:</p><br/>...
Fed officials speak up on inflation
<p>As Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh attempts to limit forward guidance, analysts are zeroed in on other Fed officials’ public comments. Turns out, they’ve got plenty to say. In this episode, central bankers make their voices heard. Plus: Layoffs push workers to pivot careers entirely, catastrophe modelers warn a strong El Niño is brewing, and potato farmers struggle in the wake of an excellent growing season.</p><br/><p>Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.</p><br/><p>Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check...
Sin City tourism and data center discourse
<p>This morning, we continue our conversation with Yvette Fernandez, a reporter for the Mountain West News Bureau and Nevada Public Radio, about some of the biggest economic news stories coming out of the state. In this episode, we hear how tariffs and immigration enforcement are hampering Las Vegas' tourism rebound and how Nevada is trying to establish guardrails for AI data centers. But first, what's behind this latest surge in bond yields?</p><br/><p>Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.</p><br/><p>Marketplace Morning Report...
Opting for riskier mortgages
<p>The average rate on a traditional 30-year fixed mortgage just rose above 7.1% — the highest it’s been in more than two years. That’s pushing more people toward adjustable-rate mortgages, where the rate changes typically after five, seven, or 10 years. But these mortgages can be a riskier bet. We hear more. Then, we learn how changes to immigration policy are impacting hospitality workers and the Latin entertainment industry in Las Vegas.</p><br/><p>Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.</p><br/><p>Marketplace Morning Report is more t...
Is money ruining fan fiction?
<p>Before Ali Hazelwood’s “The Love Hypothesis” was a bestselling novel or movie, it was “Star Wars” fan fiction. And Hazelwood isn’t the only one making the leap from fan fiction to traditional publishing. Fan fiction has historically been a labor of love, and not all fans are happy about the shift to monetization, and what that means for the fandom community. Reema is joined by journalist Elizabeth Minkel and cultural commentator Josh Lora to unpack how money is changing fan fiction. </p><br/><p></p><br/><p>Support public media with a donation today: https://mktplc.org/support-this...
Finding common ground in the U.S.-China AI rivalry
<p>AI is the big item on the agenda this week as Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with President Trump in Washington, D.C.</p><br/><p>The talks come after a firestorm of news that has brought AI safety front and center: the hack of Hugging Face by rogue OpenAI agents, the resignation of an Anthropic researcher, plus calls by AI leaders to pace the frontier always met with the rejoinder, “what about China?”</p><br/><p>Samm Sacks, senior fellow at the think tank New America, tells us more about China's approach to these AI talks.</p><br/><p>Mo...
Tension grows in the housing market
<p>Bad news first: Mortgage rates are topping 7% and, fittingly, mortgage applications are down. On the bright side, home prices aren’t completely frozen and listings are actually up. Question is, in this stuck housing market, when will things budge? Also in this episode: A running resurgence parallels popularity peaks in the aughts and ‘80s, Nashville-style hot chicken sees international success, and writer Robin Wigglesworth argues the bond market built the modern world in his new book, “A Fabulous Debt.”</p><br/><p>Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newslett...
