Best Lower Street Media Podcasts (2024)

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Consumer sentiment declines 1:05

18h ago1:05

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Consumers feel frustrated with inflation; Surveyed economists think inflation would worsen under Donald Trump; Dollar General reaches a safety settlement.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Wholesale inflation rose in June, even as consumer prices fell 1:05

24h ago1:05

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The producer price index increased 0.2%; economists worried Trump will worsen inflation, WSJ survey finds; PepsiCo, Conagra signal limits to price increases; IMF predicts Fed rate cuts by end of year.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Higher prices eat into snack sales 1:05

1d ago1:05

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Markets close mixed; PepsiCo blames “price conscious” shoppers for falling sales; Mortgage rates tick down; GM will retool a Michigan plant for EVs, with federal help.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Consumer prices decline for the first time in four years 1:05

2d ago1:05

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The consumer price index fell 0.1% between May and June; initial jobless claims remain low at 222,000; Biden administration to distribute $1.7 billion to modernize old auto plants; Apple to open Apple Pay to competitors in two weeks.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Powell says rate decisions won’t be influenced by the election 1:05

3d ago1:05

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Stocks close higher; Powell says the election won’t impact rate decisions; Wholesale inventories rise; Intuit pivots to AI.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Biden administration imposes new steel, aluminum tariffs 1:05

3d ago1:05

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The tariffs cover steel and aluminum shipped from Mexico, but made elsewhere; Powell opens door to interest rate cuts; Microsoft leaves OpenAI board; Samsung workers in South Korea go on strike.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Powell testifies before Congress 1:05

4d ago1:05

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Markets mixed; Powell says labor market has cooled; Drug middlemen under fire; Non-alcoholic beer brand doubles in value.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Small business owners are a bit more optimistic 1:05

4d ago1:05

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A measure of small business optimism hit its highest point of the year in June; Hurricane Beryl leaves Texas oil infrastructure largely unscathed; Purdue Pharma creditors ask for authorization to sue Sackler family members; Boeing 737 planes to be inspected for potential faulty oxygen mask systems.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Stocks extend run 1:05

5d ago1:05

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Markets hit new highs; Markets anticipate inflation data; Corning pops on AI strength; TSA screens record number passengers.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Boeing is set to plead guilty to criminal fraud 1:05

5d ago1:05

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Boeing deal covers conduct before Max crashes; Texas ports, oil platforms close as Hurricane Beryl strikes; Skydance, Paramount agree to merger; France, Britain elect left-leaning leaders promising economic improvements.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Unemployment ticks up 1:05

8d ago1:05

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Markets hit new highs; Unemployment rose to 4.1% in June; Fed report emphasizes independence; Air travel complaints rise.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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There’s a bit less sizzle in the labor market 1:33

8d ago1:33

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The Labor Department said today that 206,000 new jobs were created in June and the May jobs number was revised down; wages rose 0.3% last month; stocks, bonds and the British pound all rose today after the Labour Party’s resounding victory; Saks Fifth Avenue is buying Neiman Marcus Group.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Fed to wait and see on inflation 1:05

12d ago1:05

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Markets hit new highs; Fed minutes show a wait and see approach to rate cuts; Labor market shows more signs of slowing; Skydance-Paramount deal back on.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Lower travel costs mean we’ll be doing more of it this Fourth of July 1:05

11d ago1:05

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A record 71 million expected to travel during holiday period, AAA forecasts; continuing claims continue to climb; trade deficit widened in May; auto sales were sluggish in May.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Fed guarded on rate cut 1:05

12d ago1:05

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Markets hit new highs; Fed Chair says more cooling needed before rate cut; Google’s emissions grew 50% since 2019; FTC blocks mattress deal.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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U.S. employers increased job openings 1:05

12d ago1:05

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Job openings rose to 8.1 million; American Airlines pledges to buy hydrogen-electric engines; Redbox parent company files for bankruptcy protection; Google to require ID of political ads that use AI content.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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SCOTUS skeptical on social media constraints 1:05

13d ago1:05

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Markets up; SCOTUS asks lower courts to review Florida and Texas social media laws; Manufacturing contracts again; Roaring Kitty sued.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Property insurance companies are facing lower costs 1:34

13d ago1:34

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Global reinsurance rates are declining, which could save home insurers money; Boeing to recombine with Spirit Aerosystems; California law to take effect in effort to track gun purchases; major banks hike dividends after passing Fed stress tests.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Supreme Court curbs regulators 1:05

16d ago1:05

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Markets slip; Supreme Court curtails federal agencies; Nike takes a hit; Tractor Supply ditches DEI.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Inflation cooled in May 1:48

17d ago1:48

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The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows 2.6% annual gain, getting closer to the target 2%; inflation, economy were big topics in last night’s debate, with both Trump and Biden claiming successes; debate response muted in overseas markets; federal judge levies nearly $5 billion in antitrust damages against NFL.…

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Supreme Court rules on opioid settlement, SEC powers 1:05

18d ago1:05

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Markets inch up; Supreme Court throws wrench in Purdue Pharma bankruptcy; SEC powers limited; another AI lawsuit.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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A number of economic indicators are pointing to a lull 1:30

18d ago1:30

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Business investment in new capital goods fell in May; continuing jobless claims rose to the highest level in almost three years; Q1 GDP growth revised higher, but still slow; Boeing sanctioned over release of Max investigation details.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Amazon is now in the $2 trillion club 1:05

18d ago1:05

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Markets finish up; Amazon joins an exclusive club; Supreme Court rules for Biden; home sales slump.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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An ongoing cyber attack likely dented auto sales, industry report says 1:05

19d ago1:05

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June auto sales are forecast to be down as much 7%; higher interest rates and crushing debt causes chaos in Kenya; union representing film, TV crews reached labor deal with Hollywood studios; Verizon bundles streaming services to hang onto cable internet customers.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Consumer confidence takes slight dip 1:05

19d ago1:05

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Another muddled day for Wall Street; consumer confidence weakens; Tesla and Ford issue recalls; Google’s self-driving cars expand in San Francisco.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Airline passenger volumes are hitting new records 1:59

22d ago1:59

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Busy July Fourth air travel to kick off strong summer; global workforce still quitting for greener pastures; home prices continue to climb; Spain removes tax on olive oil, in inflation fight.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Record labels sue AI music companies 1:05

20d ago1:05

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Mixed bag for Wall Street; RIAA alleges copyright infringement by AI; fast-fashion giant Shein may relocate IPO out of U.S.; Ozempic plant to open in North Carolina.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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The Federal Reserve is testing banks’ ability to withstand economic shocks 1:37

30d ago1:37

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The Fed is scheduled to release the results of its annual bank stress tests on Wednesday; the European Union is charging Apple with antitrust violations; the Treasury Department is creating a new affordable housing fund; more U.S. car dealerships say they’re being impacted by a cyberattack.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Existing home prices hit a record 1:05

23d ago1:05

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Stocks close mostly down; The median price of existing homes keeps climbing; Four major banks need to revise their “living wills; Jet fuel production rises amid the summer travel season.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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U.S. economy appears to be on solid ground 1:05

24d ago1:05

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S&P Global’s flash PMI reading hits 26-month high; TikTok strikes back at U.S. divestiture law; China asks Visa, Mastercard to lower fees; campaign donations poured into presidential race in May.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Housing starts drop to a four-year low 1:05

24d ago1:05

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Markets close mixed; New housing construction drops to the lowest level since 2020; TikTok argues against a ban in court; Car dealerships grapple with a software outage.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Nvidia is now the world’s most valuable public company 1:05

25d ago1:05

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The chipmaker’s market value surpasses Microsoft’s; Russia’s Putin signs trade deals with Vietnam; Supreme Court upholds tax on foreign investments; OpenAI founder Sutskever starts new A.I. company, promising safety focus.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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EV startup Fisker files for bankruptcy 1:05

26d ago1:05

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Stock markets rise; manufacturing output goes up; EV startup Fisker goes bankrupt; Nvidia becomes world’s most valuable company.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Consumers snap shut their wallets 1:05

1M ago1:05

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The Commerce Department says retail sales last month rose just a tenth of a percent last month; New York Fed Chair John Williams says the economy is moving in the right direction; another whistleblower for Boeing; a new poll shows about half of Americans say it’s extremely or very important for the government to provide debt relief for medical bill…

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 hit record highs 1:05

27d ago1:05

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Stocks climb to new heights; The Justice Department sues Adobe; China launches a retaliatory investigation into European pork imports; Ultium workers ratify a new contract..By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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An encouraging report on manufacturing 1:05

28d ago1:05

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The New York Fed’s June Empire State Manufacturing Survey is out this morning; Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says predictions the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates until December are “reasonable;” the U.S. surgeon general calls for a warning label on social media; Disney estimates the new “Inside Out 2” film made $155 million.…

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Consumer sentiment slips 1:05

1M ago1:05

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Markets mostly flat; Consumer sentiment down again; Congressional inquiry into Boeing; Cava shares grew 300% in first year.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Import prices provide another encouraging inflation sign 1:20

1M ago1:20

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Import prices in May fell 0.4%; U.S. manufacturers and labor group urge quicker China import tariffs; possible fake titanium used in Airbus, Boeing planes, The New York Times says.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Tesla shareholders vote 1:05

1M ago1:05

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Markets mixed; Tesla shareholders likely approve Elon Musk’s pay package; SCOTUS ruling could affect unionization; GameStop shareholder meeting overloads servers.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Producer prices decline in further sign of cooling inflation 1:05

1M ago1:05

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The producer price index in May fell 0.2%; jobless claims rise to 10-month high, but still at a healthy level; Federal Reserve signals just one interest rate cut in 2024; G7 leaders agree to $50 billion Ukraine loan backed by Russian assets.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Fed holds back on rate cuts 1:05

1M ago1:05

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Markets mixed; Fed signals one rate cut this year; Inflation cools in May; Sony buying Alamo Draft House theater chain.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Consumer prices rose at a slower rate in May 1:21

1M ago1:21

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The consumer price index rose 3.3% in May; gas prices decline 9 cents in a week, AAA says; mortgage applications jump as interest rates dip; E.U. moves closer to hiking tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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All eyes on inflation and the Fed 1:05

1M ago1:05

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs for a second straight day; Federal Reserve governors began a two-day interest-rate-setting meeting; Apple unveiled its latest AI play.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Small businesses are more optimistic 1:05

1M ago1:05

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The Small Business Optimism Index hit a high for 2024; federal agencies team up to stop illegal e-cigarette sales; Apple unveils A.I. features; GameStop stock rally appears to be ending.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Apple joins AI race 1:05

1M ago1:05

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Markets climb; Apple announces AI features; Activist investor shakes up Southwest; WNBA gets Caitlin Clark boost.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Wall Street firms predict September interest rate cut 1:05

1M ago1:05

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Latest predictions come as Fed officials prepare to meet; Nvidia completes stock split; Norway sovereign wealth fund is latest shareholder to oppose Tesla’s Musk pay; Supreme Court to hear Meta appeal of lawsuit sparked by Cambridge Analytica scandal.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Job growth surprise 1:05

1M ago1:05

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Markets edge down; May jobs report shows strong growth; Emissions standards less ambitious; GameStop plunges despite meme stock attention.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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The monthly jobs report paints a brighter picture than expected 1:05

1M ago1:05

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The economy added 272,000 jobs in May; Fed officials to meet next week; GameStop announces quarterly sales decline; China’s exports increase.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Markets steady 1:05

1M ago1:05

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Markets were steady; Initial jobless claims rise; European Central Bank lowers rates; AI companies investigated.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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Solar power generation hits milestone in U.S. 1:05

1M ago1:05

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The U.S. added a record amount of new solar energy generation, an industry report says; European Central Bank lowers its key interest rate; initial jobless claims inch up to 229,000; Nvidia overtakes Apple as second most valuable company in the world.By Marketplace / Nova Safo and Justin Ho

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