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International Energy Agency predicts an oil surplus next year
by
Henry Epp
Nov 14, 2024
A supply glut tends to reduce prices, which could prove challenging for President-elect Trump’s plan to boost U.S. oil production.
Incumbents are losing around the world, not just the U.S.
by
Janet Nguyen
Nov 14, 2024
Marketplace looked at how many incumbents lost control of the presidency or prime ministership, finding that more than 70% did.
Report finds retirees feeling stretched financially
Nov 14, 2024
The study from the Employee Benefit Research Institute finds many retirees worried they are spending more than they can afford.
Post-Helene, Asheville navigates its needs for recovery and tourism
Nov 14, 2024
Small business owners struggling after the storm hope visitors will return and bring some patience with them.
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.
For public good, not for profit.
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?