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The bank that's got your mortgage lender's back
by
Amy Scott
and Sean McHenry
Nov 14, 2024
Alanna McCargo of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco discusses the bank's role in the region's housing affordability challenges.
What does Trump's win mean for Biden's regulatory targets?
Nov 14, 2024
Some companies with ongoing legal and regulatory disputes with federal agencies have an incentive to wait for the new, likely more business-friendly, administration to come into power.
For the best fish market deals, get there before dawn
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 14, 2024
Once a week, wholesale fishing operations in San Pedro open their doors to the general public. But you'll need to get there early.
How a second Trump presidency may influence economies abroad
Nov 14, 2024
To learn more, "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio spoke with Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist magazine.
Why is the cost of car insurance skyrocketing?
Nov 14, 2024
Consumer inflation was pretty moderate in October, with prices overall rising 2.6% year-over-year. But car insurance bills have climbed by 14%—more than five times the rate of inflation overall.
More consumers are planning to use generative AI for holiday shopping
by
Corinne Ruff
Nov 13, 2024
Amazon and Walmart are both touting AI chatbots as a convenient way to shop this holiday season. But will it really change the way we buy?
At COP29, wealthy and poor nations negotiate to split the climate bill
by
Henry Epp
Nov 13, 2024
U.N. summit's key talks focus on which countries should pay to help others mitigate and adapt to climate change.
For public good, not for profit.
Household debt is up, but Americans are in a better spot to pay it
Nov 13, 2024
Income has grown an average of 6.2% annually while debts have increased 4%.
After Hurricane Helene washed away her tea business, she's calmly working to rebuild
by
Amy Scott
and Sofia Terenzio
Nov 13, 2024
"It is going to take funding, and it is going to take a lot of support," says Jessie Dean, owner of Asheville Tea Co. in North Carolina.
Rent inflation has been slowly cooling down for 18 months
by
Justin Ho
Nov 13, 2024
While shelter costs are up from last year, according the consumer price index, other data shows rents have been falling in some metro areas.