Marketplace Minute

Marketplace

The economy is changing so fast. It’s hard to keep up. Get the latest on what’s happening in the economy right now with two-times-a day briefings from Marketplace. More than just the numbers, we bring you the highlights from the most important stories about money, business and the economy. Subscribe to the Marketplace Minute® wherever you get your podcasts or add it to your Alexa flash briefing.

  • 1 minute 5 seconds
    Inflation picks up in March

    Stocks close higher; services prices drive 12-month increases; consumer spending up in March; consumer sentiment flat so far this year.

    26 April 2024, 8:36 pm
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    Inflation accelerated in March

    The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge advanced 2.7% on an annual basis; Fed policymakers expected to leave interest rates unchanged next week; Global oil giants report lower profits; Capital One profits jump thanks to more interest income.

    26 April 2024, 3:44 pm
  • 1 minute 5 seconds
    Economy slows while inflation persists

    Stocks fall; consumer spending slows from prior quarter; inflation nearly doubles fourth quarter pace; pending home sales rise.

    25 April 2024, 8:50 pm
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    U.S. economic growth slowed in the first three months of 2023

    GDP grew by a lower than expected 1.6%; Initial jobless claims fell to 207,000 last week; Pending home sales rose 3.4% in March; Meta spending on AI triggers selloff in shares.

    25 April 2024, 3:28 pm
  • 1 minute 5 seconds
    Boeing revenue falls 

    Stocks close mixed; Boeing slows production of 737 MAX planes; mortgage rates at highest level since November; durable goods orders rise.

    24 April 2024, 8:54 pm
  • 1 minute 20 seconds
    TikTok divest-or-ban requirement is nearly law

    Congress passed the measure, and Biden has vowed to sign it; Tesla profit falls in Q1; Boeing reports $355 million quarterly loss; Norfolk Southern report meager profit after train derailment settlement; Visa revenues beat forecasts as consumers spent; Labor Department increases overtime eligibility.

    24 April 2024, 3:10 pm
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    FTC bans noncompete clauses

    Stocks rise; FTC says noncompete clauses suppress wages and innovation; business activity expands at a slower pace; new home sales rise.

    23 April 2024, 8:35 pm
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    A lot of Americans may have had their health data stolen

    UnitedHealth Group is reporting a potentially major hack; GM Q1 revenues rise 7.6%; PepsiCo sales rise 2% amid more price hikes; Tesla investors await details on future plans.

    23 April 2024, 2:26 pm
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    Business leaders say profit margins rise

    Stocks rise; input cost pressure eases, boosting profits; Verizon revenue ticks up; major tech companies report earnings this week.

    22 April 2024, 8:46 pm
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    Biden administration distributes $7 billion for solar power access

    The money is aimed at low-income and disadvantaged communities, the White House said; Senate to take up Ukraine, Israel aid bill; Boeing, PepsiCo, General Motors and other big names to release quarterly earnings this week; UBS predicts slowing earnings growth at Big Tech companies.

    22 April 2024, 3:35 pm
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    Fed leaders echo calls for caution

    Stocks close mixed; Chicago Fed president says inflation progress has stalled; American Express profits rise; Netflix to stop reporting quarterly membership numbers.

    19 April 2024, 9:06 pm
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