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Iran tensions sent global markets into a frenzy. They were quick to rebound.
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Jan 8, 2020
Is this cause for optimism? Not so fast, says one expert.
After the grounding of its 737 planes, can Boeing's messaging convince flyers?
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Sean McHenry
and Liz Sanchez
Mar 14, 2019
Boeing faces a tough public relations challenge in the coming months, following two crashes and the grounding of its 737 planes. The question is, how will the company control the messaging to the air-faring public? Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal spoke to Felicia Miller, professor of marketing at Marquette University, about the company’s PR strategy. Click […]
Hobby investments can't escape that darn global economy
by
Justin Ho
Feb 13, 2019
Hobby investments are a fun alternative to the stock market. But they aren’t immune from the ebbs and flows of the economy.
U.S. markets on track for worst December since the Great Depression
Dec 25, 2018
...and there are many reasons why.
Who thinks we're in for a recession? CFOs, a survey says
Dec 14, 2018
Duke University poll finds almost half think a slowdown will hit within a year
Factory orders mixed with a dash of anxiety
by
Scott Tong
Dec 5, 2018
Business orders for factory goods are not quite so robust as earlier this year, and that may show up in the numbers this month. But what’s not slowing down is consumer demand for manufactured stuff. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Cryptocurrencies' collapse follows 2017 run, regulation threats
Nov 20, 2018
Down from its 1,400 percent rise in 2017, bitcoin is now trading at less than $5,000 — a sharp decline for what some once hoped was a new and promising asset that could excite institutional investors. Instead, many traders were just trying to make a quick buck. Click the audio player above to hear the […]
For public good, not for profit.
When Apple suffers, the pain is spread around
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 19, 2018
Shares of Apple took a hit Monday, declining 4 percent after the Wall Street Journal reported Apple has cut production orders in recent weeks for all three iPhone models launched earlier this year. When Apple runs into trouble, it tends to be a drag on many other companies and the market as a whole. Click the […]
Here’s why the market is looking past the trade war
by
Justin Ho
Sep 20, 2018
As the trade conflict between the United States and China goes on, it can sometimes feel like there’s no end in sight. Just this week, the Trump administration announced plans to slap $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods on top of the $50 billion in duties already in place. We’re now talking about tariffs […]
The global economy a decade after the financial crisis
by
David Brancaccio
and Jonaki Mehta
Sep 5, 2018
A McKinsey Global Institute report looks at what we learned and the risks we can expect moving forward.