Aug 9, 2024

Running a business during a time of division and polarization

Attendees as a Donald Trump rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 20. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

On today's show: a lesson on how politics shape economic views in Kent County, Michigan.

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What would a lower Fed rate mean for spenders and savers?

by Mitchell Hartman

Aug 9, 2024

A Fed interest rate cut would impact interest rates for consumer debt and savings accounts.

Rate cuts from the Federal Reserve would impact everything from interest on savings to mortgage rates.

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China's residents feel the pinch of climbing prices

by Jennifer Pak

China’s inflation rose a bit higher than expected in July. Official statistics show consumer prices increased 0.5% last month from the same time last year. Inflation for pork, one of the most common sources of protein in people’s diet in China, was particularly high.

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Swing County, Swing State

What can we learn from political polarization in a Michigan swing county?

by David Brancaccio , Nancy Marshall-Genzer and Erika Soderstrom

Aug 9, 2024

Marketplace's Nancy Marshall-Genzer visited Kent County, Michigan, to hear how voters there feel about the economy. Here's what she learned.

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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

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

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