“Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal is joined by ADP’S Nela Richardson and Yahoo Finance’s Brian Cheung to chat about transitory inflation, the debt ceiling and what “macroeconomic time” means for the Fed.
How much does the delta variant threaten the economic recovery?
by Sabri Ben-Achour
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Delta could slow the economy in two main ways: Governments could restrict consumers — again — or consumers could restrict themselves.
Will the delta variant delay the return to downtown?
by Matt Levin
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In New York, the occupancy rate for commercial office space has been rising, but the delta variant may thwart that revival.
How sensitive are people to price hikes?
by Marielle Segarra
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There is a usually a limit on how much consumers will pay for a given product. But figuring out what that limit is not easy.
Trade is still a mess, and that’s keeping this customs broker busy
by Sean McHenry
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Gretchen Blough, a customs broker at Logistics Plus in Erie, Pennsylvania, said that the ships, trucks, tariffs and supply shortages are peppering the shipping industry.
This summer on Cape Cod, longer lines and help wanted signs
by Samantha Fields
Samantha Fields
Almost every restaurant and business is understaffed this summer. At the same time, there are more tourists on the Cape than ever.