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Maria Hollenhorst

Producer

Maria Hollenhorst is based in Los Angeles, California. She produces content for Marketplace’s flagship broadcast including host interviews, economic explainers, and personal stories for the “Adventures in Housing” and “My Economy” series. Her work has been recognized by the Association for Business Journalists Best in Business Awards. When not making radio, she can be found hiking, skiing, jogging, roller-blading, or exploring this beautiful world. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, she wound her way into journalism after graduating from the University of Utah. She has a deep appreciation for trees.

Latest from Maria Hollenhorst

  • Is it cheaper to borrow now?
    Mario Tama/Getty Images

    Not really. Most lenders preemptively lowered rates when it became clear the Fed would cut this month. But more business investment and stepped-up hiring may be on the horizon.

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  • Powell’s value-added messaging
    Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

    Communication experts say the Fed chair uses specific strategies to come across as a trustworthy, cautious policymaker to the public — and the markets. Plus, the history of multiple listing services.

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  • Shop online till you drop
    John MacDougall/AFP via Getty Images

    How much more could we possibly buy online? Plus, dingbat apartment complexes and growing up indoors.

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  • Oil demand not so energetic
    AFP via Getty Images

    China’s economic doldrums could upset the global oil market. Plus, a dockworker strike could snag supply chains and flight attendants dislike delays as much as you do.

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  • Boeing machinists on strike
    Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images

    Boeing is in the headlines again. No, not for 737 Max reasons. Plus, the culture of selling soft drinks and dollar stores aren’t making big bucks.

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  • This is the sound of an inverted yield curve
    Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images

    The so-called yield curve that tracks U.S. Treasury debt has been inverted for 20 months. Plus, credit card trouble and a chocolatier check-in.

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  • Closer, but not there
    Alex Wong/Getty Images

    Inflation’s down, but not enough to meet the Federal Reserve’s target. Seems services are the sticky point. Plus, the older the car, the cheaper the car — sort of.

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  • Movin’ right along
    David McNew/Getty Images

    Do passengers or cargo have the right of way on the rails? Plus, the EU ends Google’s search for a strategy to avoid paying a huge fine.

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  • The Fed’s last gut check
    Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

    The Fed has likely made up its mind about a rate cut. Plus, we break down the difference between the CPI and PCE inflation measures.

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  • Sears catalogs have been replaced by Zillow listings for house hunters.
    Internet Archive 2024

    Judith Chabot devotes much of her free time to searching for houses built from kits sold by Sears. “It’s kind of like bird-watching,” she said.

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