Nov 21, 2024

Consumers weigh their values and budgets

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Most Americans say they prefer to buy holiday gifts made in America. But prices tend to speak louder than words. Also: Wall Street has high expectations for Nvidia.

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US jobless claims hit a seven-month low

by Sabri Ben-Achour

The number of people filing for unemployment fell to 213,000, the lowest it’s been in months. Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, joins us to talk about that and more.

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Desire to buy American-made gifts is strong, but so is the allure of cheap stuff from China

by Elizabeth Trovall

Nov 21, 2024

Chinese brands like SHEIN and Temu are expected to play a major role in holiday shopping this year. So will American consumers put their money where their mouth is this holiday season?

Shoppers say they do care about where products are made, but they also care about getting a deal. Especially as they continue to adjust to elevated prices.

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How Mexican business owners feel about Trump tariffs

by James Menendez

The U.S. and Mexico have a strong trading relationship, but that could change when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, as he wants to introduce tariffs on goods heading into the U.S. The BBC’s James Menendez asked business owners in Mexico what they think.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

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