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Justin is a reporter for Marketplace. He’s based in San Diego, California.
Justin focuses on small business, banking and supply chain news. He also hosts the Closing Bell edition of the “Marketplace Minute,” a daily news roundup, and has worked as the show producer of the “Marketplace Morning Report.” He started working at Marketplace in 2011.
Justin spends a lot of his downtime mountain biking, surf fishing and grappling with decision paralysis over which bike parts and fishing gear to buy next.
Latest Stories (690)
How small should a 'small business' be? The government's answer is changing.
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Justin Ho
Jun 8, 2022
The Small Business Administration recently announced changes to its small business size standards, which govern whether a business is eligible for small business contracts and aid. That could help businesses that were near the old size threshold.
The dollar's strong right now. That's a problem for American companies doing business abroad.
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Justin Ho
Jun 7, 2022
But it's great for Americans who want to buy imports.
Some companies have warned they'll earn less than expected. Here's why.
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Justin Ho
Jun 6, 2022
For some, it's about consumers spending less. For others, it's about other businesses spending less.
Why the Federal Reserve owns mortgage-backed securities — and what it hopes to achieve by offloading them
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Justin Ho
Jun 2, 2022
It all dates back to the financial crisis of 2008-09.
Could the tight labor market finally ease?
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Justin Ho
Jun 2, 2022
A slowing economy could help bring worker supply and demand back into balance.
Why mortgage rates have been falling recently
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Justin Ho
May 31, 2022
They're sliding even though the Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates this year.
Some companies that deal in firearms might surprise you — and their investors
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Justin Ho
May 27, 2022
Some investors want to know whether they are putting their money into a portfolio that includes companies that sell guns and ammunition.
Heavily outspent, gun control groups still press their case
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Justin Ho
May 26, 2022
Gun rights lobbyists spend more, but gun control groups can focus on reforming states — where they can push for change and pressure businesses.
Consumers have shifted spending away from goods and toward services
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Justin Ho
May 26, 2022
But they'll shift back when goods they want — like cars — become available.
Rising interest rates increase the appeal — and the risk — of ARMs
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Justin Ho
May 24, 2022
More homebuyers are applying for adjustable-rate mortgages, which often come with a lower initial monthly payment. But borrowers could end up paying more in the long run.