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Justin Ho

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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.

Episodes by Justin (167)

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Mercedes-Benz workers reject unionization

May 17, 2024
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Import prices pick up in April

May 16, 2024
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Core inflation cools to three-year low 

May 15, 2024
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Producer prices rise in April 

May 14, 2024
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Consumer inflation expectations pick up in April

May 13, 2024
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Consumer sentiment declines in May

May 10, 2024
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Mortgage rates tick down

May 9, 2024
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Wholesale inventories tick down

May 8, 2024
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Logistics sector slows in April

May 7, 2024
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Job satisfaction shows signs of slipping

May 6, 2024
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Why many banks are preparing for an uptick of bad loans

by Justin Ho
Oct 14, 2024
Throughout the last year, a lot of big banks have been stocking away more cash to cover bad loans. But even though banks are concerned about the broader economy, they're still trying to make loans where they can.
Many banks are nervous about commercial real estate loans, with vacancies stubbornly up. They're also keeping an eye on rising credit card debt.
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Corporate bonds have been having a banner year

by Justin Ho
Oct 9, 2024
As government bond yields have fallen, corporate bonds have attracted more investors. The cash may boost private-sector spending.
Corporate bonds are attracting more investor interest as yields on government debt slide.
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A big change from the Fed’s rate cut: business owners’ mindsets

by Justin Ho
Oct 8, 2024
Many are more optimistic and open to new projects because their own costs are easing and they expect consumers to spend more.
With the central bank taking a more dovish stance on interest rates, many businesspeople are becoming more optimistic. Above, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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"This couldn’t have come at a worse time": Exporters brace for port strike delays

by Justin Ho
Oct 3, 2024
There's only so much capacity to store backed-up products, including foodstuffs.
The longer the port strike, the more expensive it will be for farmers to store their products waiting to be exported, says senior KPMG economist Meagan Schoenberger.
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The soft job market has a silver lining: Productivity is up, and that helps the economy grow

by Justin Ho
Sep 26, 2024
We're making and doing more stuff in fewer hours.
Investment in advanced manufacturing is one reason productivity has increased in the U.S. Above, a fiber-optic manufacturing facility in North Carolina.
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Falling mortgage rates have some homeowners ready to refi — but only some

by Justin Ho
Sep 26, 2024
Many are paying interest rates well below today's.
"Forty percent of folks that have taken out their mortgages in 2023 or 2024 could save at least .75% through a refinance at today’s interest rate," said Andy Walden at Intercontinental Exchange.
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As housing inventory ticks up, how does that impact home prices?

by Justin Ho
Sep 23, 2024
Both supply and demand for housing are increasing. The trajectory of home prices will depend on whether supply or demand grows faster.
Falling mortgage rates could encourage more homebuilders to construct new housing.
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New guidelines aim to make sure bank mergers benefit communities

by Justin Ho
Sep 20, 2024
The rules were updated by several federal regulators this week, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
Under the new guidelines, regulators will consider whether a bank merger would give small businesses more access to credit.
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Why the SEC is allowing some stocks to trade in half-cent increments

by Justin Ho
Sep 19, 2024
Stocks are currently priced in increments of one cent. But changing that could lower transaction costs for consumers.
The Securities and Exchange Commission will begin allowing many popular stocks to trade in half-cent increments starting next year.
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Online retail sales rose nearly 8% in August over last year

by Justin Ho
Sep 18, 2024
Analysts say there's still room for growth in the category, though most purchases are still made in person.
Tools that help shoppers visualize the fit of clothing or how furniture might look in their homes is helping fuel online retail sales.
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