Kristen Schwab

Join Marketplace reporter Sabree Beneshore, who dives into bond market fears surrounding Fed independence, and UCLA finance professor Andrea Eisfeltz, who discusses labor market trends and the fallout from missing jobs data. Kristen Schwab sheds light on families grappling with ballooning child care costs, while Mitchell Hartman forecasts the future of the federal funds rate amid leadership changes. Together, they unpack how these economic dynamics shape everyday decisions for Americans.

Henry Epp, a Marketplace reporter, dives into the impressive 4.3% GDP growth, highlighting key drivers like consumer spending from higher earners. Samantha Fields discusses the shortcomings of ACA alternatives, cautioning about misleading 'private exchanges'. Kristen Schwab highlights rising holiday spending trends amid plummeting consumer confidence, while Laura Weber Davis shares how winter surfing on the Great Lakes boosts local tourism, merging economics with unique regional stories.

Henry App, a financial markets reporter, dives into the surging gold prices, highlighting economic uncertainties and shifting reserves. Kristen Schwab discusses the rising beef prices, citing low cattle supply and producer hesitance to expand herds. Katie Dayton explores the corporate demand for 'storytellers' in marketing, emphasizing the trend toward engaging content. Meanwhile, Mitchell Hartman explains the decline of the U.S. dollar, detailing its effects on exporters and inflation. It's a captivating exploration of current economic dynamics!