Marketplace All-in-One Producers feel the pinch
Aug 14, 2025
Samantha Fields, a reporter for Marketplace, shines a light on the ban of tenant-paid broker fees in New York City and its broader implications for the rental market. She discusses the economic pressures driving wholesale prices up, particularly the surge in vegetable costs and its connection to climate change. Fields also delves into the daunting landscape for job seekers facing automated hiring systems, while exploring innovative solutions to combat biases in recruitment. This conversation uncovers the intricate web of economics affecting everyday lives.
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Wholesale Prices Rising Faster Than Consumer Prices
- The Producer Price Index jumped sharply while the Consumer Price Index stayed muted, signaling wholesale costs are rising faster than retail prices.
- That gap suggests businesses have been absorbing costs but may pass them to consumers if pressures persist.
Retailers Holding Prices For Now
- Firms often delay raising retail prices because competitive pressures and inventory buffers let them absorb higher import costs.
- If tariffs persist, economists expect consumer prices to rise more into fall and early next year.
Prepare For Passing Costs To Consumers
- Track wholesale cost trends now because an inflection in the PPI may preview consumer price increases.
- Prepare budgets and pricing plans for higher consumer prices into fall and early next year.