Marketplace All-in-One How long until SNAP reaches kitchen tables?
Nov 3, 2025
Samantha Fields, a dedicated reporter focusing on SNAP benefits, discusses the complexities of food assistance amidst a government shutdown. Mitchell Hartman unpacks the conflicting indicators in the manufacturing sector, revealing why it feels 'meh' despite some positive signs. Lane Florsheim dives into the quirky world of pumpkin-styling, exploring its surprising rise as a microbusiness phenomenon during the pandemic. Together, they navigate the intricate links between economics, supply chains, and the creativity of entrepreneurs.
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Manufacturing: Mixed Signals, Modest Momentum
- Two major PMIs gave opposite signals about U.S. manufacturing, creating confusion without government data.
- Analysts conclude manufacturing is broadly stagnant with mixed pockets of modest growth.
Tariffs Raised Costs Without Reshoring Boom
- Tariffs lifted costs and dented orders but did not collapse U.S. manufacturing.
- Investment in new factories has fallen since tariffs were announced, undermining the reshoring argument.
Partial SNAP Funding Is Temporary And Slow
- USDA emergency contingency funds total about $4.6 billion, roughly half of monthly SNAP spending.
- Timing and distribution depend on federal release and state processing and could take weeks to months.