The SpaceX share lock-up period, explained
SpaceX went public Friday, with much pomp and circumstance. Investors are already buying and selling the company’s stock — well, some investors. Emplo...
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Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day's business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. "Marketplace" takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.
Gas prices will probably go up this summer
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but all three economists we asked say gas prices are due for another hike this summer. The war in Iran continues to...
May CPI: glass half-empty, glass half-full
The May CPI report dropped Wednesday and it’s a doozy: Inflation rose 4.2% over the last 12 months. This means wallet pressure is bearing down on cons...
Why did BoA tell investors to "take profits"?
Bank of America advised investors late last week that too many red flags pointed to a market peak, and that it was time to “take profits.” In plain En...
Fed eyes sluggish wage growth
Averages wages grew 3.4% year over year, but at the same time, inflation as measured by the consumer price index, has been eating away at those gains....
It's not just you — healthcare deductibles are ballooning
Growing health insurance premiums, particularly for plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, have been in the headlines as cuts to Medicaid roll ...
U.S. oil inventories fall to a 22-year low
Oil inventories have fallen drastically since President Trump launched the war against Iran. But it’s not because we’re suddenly using more fuel. Inst...
Small businesses (finally) get to hiring
For a while now, we’ve talked to small business owners who say they want to hire more employees, but aren’t in a financial position to do it, can’t fi...
What happens when we lose healthcare coverage
Massive Medicaid cuts, including new work requirements, are rolling out across the country. Trouble filing paperwork will be one reason qualifying Ame...
What's sector growth without job growth?
Manufacturing production, new orders, imports, and exports were all up in May, according to the latest PMI report. The only piece of the manufacturing...