Dec 9, 2022

The big picture on wholesale inflation

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The PPI rose slightly last month, but wholesale inflation has been falling overall. Plus, cinemas and financial aid letters.

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Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal talks to Nela Richardson, ADP, and Sudeep Reddy, Politico, talk about a labor market that could be signaling a downturn and the future of the economy.

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Wholesale inflation seems to be ebbing. Will it be enough for the Fed to ease up on rate hikes?

by Mitchell Hartman

Dec 9, 2022

It's fallen seven of the last eight months.

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Most financial aid offers have a fuzzy bottom line, GAO reports

by Stephanie Hughes

Dec 9, 2022

More than 90% of American colleges write offers without stating the net price. That makes it hard for prospective students to compare schools.

More than 90% of American colleges either don’t supply the final price in those letters or understate it, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office.

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Streaming has its own allure, but movie theaters still offer "a little bit of joy"

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson

Dec 9, 2022

Between surprise hits and the push and pull of streaming, Stephanie Silverman says theaters still have lessons to learn.

Despite the convenience of streaming services, moviegoers are back at theaters.

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Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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