Nov 23, 2022

Untangling an economic puzzler

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Jobless claims are up, as are durable goods orders. What should we make of these contradictory indicators? Plus, investor pressure may boost boardroom diversity.

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The economy's contradictory signals: more jobless claims, but more durable goods orders too

by Mitchell Hartman

Nov 23, 2022

Rising orders for things like cars and dishwashers point to big improvements in global supply chains and few shortages, one economist says.

Orders for durable goods, which include trucks and cars, are up.

Jeff Kowalsky

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A cap on Russian oil could be coming — if Western allies can agree on a price

by Lily Jamali

Nov 23, 2022

An EU diplomat is considering a $65 to $70 per barrel price cap on oil from Russia. But some nations want a more punitive target.

A Gazprom refinery on the outskirts of Moscow.

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Will “wonky” fruit and vegetables help alleviate the U.K.’s cost of living crisis?

by Stephen Beard

Nov 23, 2022

Historically, British supermarkets have rejected all imperfect produce, but that’s changing fast under pressure from rising food prices.

Ugly produce sales have been on the rise as the cost of living in the U.K. gets more expensive.

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To boost gender diversity on corporate boards, investor pressure works

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Nov 23, 2022

The number of women directors at major companies increased 50% from 2016 to 2019, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.

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The world of college esports

Competitive video gaming at the collegiate level is a growing industry, but starting a new team isn’t easy. Marketplace’s Reema Khrais follows one college team, from founding to national championships.

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Amid Black Friday sales, retailers are still dealing with inflation

by Sean McHenry

Nov 23, 2022

From records to chocolate to bicycles, three small businesses describe how they're doing ahead of Black Friday.

As shoppers flock to stores this Black Friday, small businesses are still weighing how to handle rising prices.

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The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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