Ariana Rosas

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Ariana is a producer for “Marketplace Morning Report.”

Latest Stories (47)

Biden White House has a lot on its economic plate before term ends

Jul 26, 2024
Lindsay Owens of the Groundwork Collaborative points to relief from junk fees and medical debt as well as policy fights around taxes.
President Joe Biden speaking in Chicago about his "Bidenomics" economic agenda.
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What will Biden's economic legacy be?

There were legislative accomplishments, like the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS Act. But there was also elevated inflation.
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Fact-checking the economic claims in Donald Trump’s convention speech

Alan Rappeport, economic policy reporter at The New York Times, examines the former president's assertions about inflation, taxes and energy.
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Will the EU follow the U.S. on economic policy and China?

The European Union relies heavily on China for technologies and products needed for the clean energy transition.
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What are J.D. Vance's economic views?

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance is a proponent of economic populism, which sets him apart from the traditional Republican establishment.
"The extent to which J.D. Vance is a major player in policymaking remains to be seen," explains the Cato Institute's Scott Lincicome.
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In the wake of Trump's assassination attempt, how do we talk about politics in the workplace?

The workplace has become an increasingly challenging place to discuss politics openly, honestly and civilly. The Society for Human Resource Management has tips to help.
Above, employees at a South Beach restaurant watch news coverage of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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The origins — and moral conundrums — of modern reality TV

Jun 25, 2024
Critic Emily Nussbaum explores the costs and radio roots of reality TV in her latest book, "Cue the Sun!"
Reality TV shows like "Big Brother" often become popularized during periods of labor unrest among actors and writers. Above, "Big Brother" host Julie Chen in 2008.
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Why the last mile in the Federal Reserve's inflation fight has been uphill

It's taking a longer time for the broader economy to feel the impact of higher interest rates, in part because of debts locked in when rates were lower.
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How the Federal Reserve's inflation fight today compares with the '70s and '80s

Decades ago, the Fed was battling double-digit inflation, and Chair Paul Volcker took aggressive action that drove interest rates way up.
As Fed chair, Paul Volcker aggressively fought raging inflation, driving interest rates far higher than they are today. Above, Volcker in 2005.
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How might cities be able to get out of the dreaded "real estate doom loop"?

Jun 7, 2024
For cities whose downtown centers are struggling, investment in a core of residential, retail and entertainment spaces could help lure people back.
"Chicago really stands out because its activity is nearly back to normal," said Karen Chapple, director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto. "Yet its work-hour activity Monday to Friday, 8 to 6 is around 60%."
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