The state of U.S.-China trade

India’s economy, from one perspective, has a huge leg up on the U.S.: Its workforce is young and growing. “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal visited Mumbai to learn what that growth looks like on the ground. In this episode, Kai and ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson visit a Mumbai- ...  Show more

On Thursday, we got to see the second act of our monthly inflation double feature: the producer price index. Producer prices rose 1.3% in September, which is the largest jump since 2022 — and a hint at the risk that more consumer inflation is coming down the pipeline. Also on tod ...  Show more

– Unemployment falls, hard...

– ... but inflation doesn't budge

– Armaguard on the brink and the future of cash

– What mergers and demergers can tell us (and what they can't)

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Financials take out new lows today before rallying the market positive. Tech stocks providing false sense of security for the markets. Powell throws cold water on negative interest rate expectations. Trump beats the drums demanding negative interest rates. Betting odds increase o ...  Show more

In the last week, we’ve seen some solid labor and retail data. Unemployment is low, job availability is high and consumers are spending more than they did last year. But in an economy that’s hyperfocused on tamping down inflation, what’s good for workers might not be good for pri ...  Show more

The government reports weaker-than-expected economic growth. The debt ceiling drama continues.  Amazon, Starbucks, and Whole Foods serve up big earnings. And Dunkin' Brands serves up a hot IPO.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, we tal ...  Show more