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Trump's election win is making the dollar stronger
Nov 12, 2024
It started picking up strength as soon as betting markets indicated he was winning.
The do's and don'ts of the Downtown Los Angeles Flower Market
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 12, 2024
For florists and other small businesses shopping a wholesale flower market, building relationships among vendors is key.
Hot real estate these days is also climate resilient
Nov 12, 2024
A new report from Zillow shows that nearly all buyers want these features, and home listings are increasingly touting them.
What the crypto industry wants from the next government
Nov 11, 2024
Bitcoin hit a record high Monday, with investors expecting the next administration to be more crypto-friendly.
Are the Fed's efforts to lower inflation stalling?
Nov 11, 2024
Economists predict inflation will stay at the same level as the last few months, just above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Does it matter?
Why beef prices have been rising this fall
by
Justin Ho
Nov 11, 2024
Drought conditions in parts of the South and Midwest have caused ranchers to shrink cattle herds. That's one factor pushing cattle prices higher recently.
NIH got $1.6 billion for research into long COVID. Where are the treatments?
Nov 11, 2024
About $1.6 billion has been invested in a program that has yielded little progress, disappointing many who suffer with the complex condition.
For public good, not for profit.
Funding for climate tech startups is waning. Much of it's moving to AI.
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
Nov 11, 2024
Investing in AI has been an easy pitch this year, while the capital-intensive nature of green energy startups has put off some funders.
When the U.S. Forest Service’s budget shrinks, who pumps campground toilets?
by
Caitlin Tan
Nov 11, 2024
The U.S. Forest Service is likely facing half a billion dollars in budget cuts from Congress. This means the federal agency will have less money and staff for maintaining public lands. In western Wyoming, a nonprofit is helping fill the gaps.
What a second Trump term means for U.S. fiscal health
by
David Brancaccio
, Ariana Rosas
and Erika Soderstrom
Nov 11, 2024
U.S. fiscal health is at higher risk after Trump won the election. Marketplace's David Brancaccio speaks with Harvard professor Jason Furman to learn more.