Aug 12, 2022

Consumers get a confidence boost

Clark resident Jen Valencia still works part time for Instacart at Wegman's market on August 26, 2020 in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

Though Americans harbor mixed feelings on the economy, consumer sentiment may be rebounding. Plus, inflation knocks a vinyl vendor out of his groove.

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The Weekly Wrap

Marketplace host Kimberly Adams speaks with Nela Richardson from ADP and Catherine Rampell from The Washington Post about this week’s inflation numbers, what that could mean for the Fed moving forward and more of this week’s economic news.

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Survey finds consumers feel a little better about the economy

by Savannah Peters

Aug 12, 2022

The University of Michigan survey shows improvement, especially among low- and middle-income consumers, who have struggled most with inflation.

Though sentiment is still a mixed bag, people are a bit more optimistic about the economic outlook.

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Where Monday is the new Sunday: More school districts move to 4 days a week

by Stephanie Hughes

Aug 12, 2022

Many districts make the switch to attract teachers and save money. Though some extend the school day, classroom time often contracts.

Some school districts don't have classes on Mondays. Others skip Fridays and provide child care for a fee.

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My Economy

"Inflation is gut-punching my business," record store owner laments

by Sean McHenry

Aug 12, 2022

Vinyl records are a big part of Phillip Rollins' business at Offbeat in Jackson, Mississippi. But rising costs make them a harder sell.

Phillip "DJ Young Venom" Rollins, of the Offbeat record store and art gallery, would like to see the prices of vinyl records go down. "The demand is up there, just the supply is kind of low."

Courtesy Rollins

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Tourism boosts the Greek islands, but not all seek the spotlight

by Victoria Craig

Aug 12, 2022

With its sunshine and turquoise waters, Greece draws travelers worldwide. Now the government is promoting lesser-known islands.

The Greek government is trying to attract tourists to lesser-known islands that may lack spectacular features. In some cases, the locals have mixed feelings.

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Shoomp Salt-n-Pepa

Ain't Nothing Changed Loyle Carner

The Death of Us Theo Katzman

K.I.S.S.E.S. Bent

All the Stars Kendrick Lamar

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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