Justin Ho

SHORT BIO

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 (152)

Marketplace Minute

Inflation picks up in March

Apr 26, 2024

LISTEN

Marketplace Minute

Economy slows while inflation persists

Apr 25, 2024

LISTEN

Marketplace Minute

Boeing revenue falls

Apr 24, 2024

LISTEN

Marketplace Minute

FTC bans noncompete clauses

Apr 23, 2024

LISTEN

Marketplace Minute

Business leaders say profit margins rise

Apr 22, 2024

LISTEN

Marketplace Minute

Fed leaders echo calls for caution

Apr 19, 2024

LISTEN

Marketplace Minute

Existing home sales decline in March

Apr 18, 2024

LISTEN

Marketplace Minute

Fed survey finds modest economic expansion

Apr 17, 2024

LISTEN

Marketplace Minute

Powell says recent data reduces confidence in inflation progress

Apr 16, 2024

LISTEN

Marketplace Minute

Retail sales rise in March

Apr 15, 2024

LISTEN

Latest Stories (696)

Uber set to join S&P 500 index, reflecting how far it's come

by Justin Ho

Dec 18, 2023

The ride-hailing and food delivery company turned a profit for the first time this year.

Uber, which delivers food as well as taking passengers to their destinations, has become a profitable company after building its business for 14 years.

Matthew Horwood/Getty Images

LISTEN

EMBED

Cautious optimism? Hopeful pessimism? Small business owners' outlook is a mixed bag

by Justin Ho

Dec 12, 2023

A National Federation of Independent Business survey found respondents pessimistic about business conditions. That said, more businesses decided to invest in equipment — a sign that many are hopeful about the future.

American small business owners have a mixed economic outlook, according to a recent National Federation of Independent Business survey.

LISTEN

EMBED

The logistics sector was weak in November, but that's not necessarily bad news

by Justin Ho

Dec 6, 2023

The Logistics Managers Index fell the most since April 2022, when inventories were up and shipping and warehouse costs were sky-high.

Inventory levels are down because consumers are doing a lot of buying. Plus, smoother supply chains are making more goods available in the first place.

Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images

LISTEN

EMBED

For some business owners, higher interest rates are a non-issue

by Justin Ho

Dec 4, 2023

The Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates for almost two years now, affecting virtually everyt;hing in the economy. But some businesses have been relatively insulated from rate hikes.

Bryan Hughes, owner of a snake removal and relocation service in Arizona, says his business isn't sensitive to how the broader economy is doing. "Our customers are largely driven by behavior of the animals," he said.

Yuri Cortez/AFP via Getty Images

LISTEN

EMBED

Corporate profits have been trending down. That's what the Federal Reserve wants to see.

by Justin Ho

Nov 28, 2023

It means interest rate hikes are having the intended effect. Tapering consumer demand and high labor costs are weighing on earnings.

Corporate profits are feeling the effects of high interest rates and labor costs as well as weaker consumer demand.

Ludovic Marin/AFP via Getty Images

LISTEN

EMBED

Global trade in goods seems set to pick up, WTO says

by Justin Ho

Nov 27, 2023

Demand for electric vehicles is a big driver of the revival.

Trade in auto parts and electronic components have picked up, the World Trade Organization says.

John Thys/AFP via Getty Images

LISTEN

EMBED

Contractors are busy building single-family homes. That's good news on a lot of fronts.

by Justin Ho

Nov 24, 2023

Construction supports businesses throughout the supply chain and keeps the national housing deficit from growing.

While mortgage rates are still high, so is demand for homes — and there aren't enough houses on the market.

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

LISTEN

EMBED

Durable goods orders have been rising. That's great news for the economy.

by Justin Ho

Nov 22, 2023

Businesses don't buy 'em unless they think they need 'em.

If businesses are splurging on durable goods, "the economy is still expanding," said Nationwide's Kathy Bostjancic.

Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images

LISTEN

EMBED

As a recession fails to materialize, some economists are changing their tune

by Justin Ho

Nov 21, 2023

The Index of Leading Economic Indicators has been pointing to a slowdown for 19 months. It hasn't materialized.

Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

LISTEN

EMBED

Costs have been falling for retailers — some retailers, at least

by Justin Ho

Nov 16, 2023

While supply chain costs have fallen over the last year, some retailers are still facing wage pressure and inventory costs.

Walmart has tried to cut freight costs by expanding the size of its private fleet.

George Frey/Getty Images

LISTEN

EMBED

Justin Ho

Reporter

SHORT BIO

Episodes by Justin (152)

Latest Stories (696)

HTML EMBED:

Share Now on:

Subscribe Using:

HTML EMBED:

Share Now on:

Subscribe Using:

HTML EMBED:

Share Now on:

Subscribe Using:

HTML EMBED:

Share Now on:

Subscribe Using:

HTML EMBED:

Share Now on:

Subscribe Using:

HTML EMBED:

Share Now on:

Subscribe Using:

HTML EMBED:

Share Now on:

Subscribe Using:

HTML EMBED:

Share Now on:

Subscribe Using:

HTML EMBED:

Share Now on:

Subscribe Using:

HTML EMBED:

Share Now on:

Subscribe Using:

Subscribe to Marketplace Newsletters: