Marketplace Morning Report A view of the economy from the upper Midwest
Sep 12, 2025
The podcast dives into a potential merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, exploring its regulatory implications. It paints a vivid picture of Minnesota's economy, from an upcoming trade mission to insights from the bustling State Fair. The discussion highlights agricultural struggles, including declining farm incomes and labor shortages. Additionally, a family-owned speaker company shares the challenges posed by tariffs and globalization, revealing the difficulties of staying committed to American manufacturing.
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Upper Midwest Competitiveness Faces Strain
- Minnesota and the upper Midwest remain competitive on unemployment, wage growth, and labor force participation.
- But economic cracks are emerging, mirroring national slowdowns and raising concern about momentum.
Falling Farm Incomes And Investment
- The Minneapolis Fed's ag credit survey shows farm incomes and capital spending are falling.
- Lower commodity prices from abundant harvests are pressuring the farm economy.
Weather, Trade, And Labor Compound Farm Woes
- Abundant harvests have pushed commodity prices down, hurting farm revenues.
- Trade tensions and deportation policies amplify pressure by worsening labor shortages and market access.