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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 (158)

Marketplace Minute

Job satisfaction shows signs of slipping

May 6, 2024
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Job gains slow down in April

May 3, 2024
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Productivity increases at slower pace

May 2, 2024
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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged

May 1, 2024
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Pay increases speed up in the first quarter

Apr 30, 2024
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FCC fines wireless carriers over location sharing

Apr 29, 2024
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Inflation picks up in March

Apr 26, 2024
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Economy slows while inflation persists

Apr 25, 2024
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Boeing revenue falls 

Apr 24, 2024
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FTC bans noncompete clauses

Apr 23, 2024
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Latest Stories (698)

The U.S. hits Europe with a new round of tariffs

by Justin Ho
Oct 18, 2019
The US argues that Europe illegally subsidizes Airbus, and the WTO is backing its new tariffs. But Europe launched a similar complaint against Boeing.
Imported wine is about to become more expensive.
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Consumer lending is a bright spot for big banks

by Justin Ho
Oct 17, 2019
Even as retail sales growth is showing signs of stalling, consumers are continuing to borrow.
The JP Morgan Chase headquarters in Manhattan.
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The economics of $1 oyster happy hours

by Justin Ho
Oct 4, 2019
These deals are ubiquitous — especially in coastal cities — but critics say they’ve lowered expectations of a good oyster experience.
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ATM withdrawal fees are getting pricier

by Justin Ho
Oct 3, 2019
Charges are especially high for using out-of-network machines.
Overdraft fees are at an all-time high, according to Bankrate.
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The IPO industrial complex is starting to get worried

by Justin Ho
Oct 2, 2019
In the wake of big-name flops, companies are canceling and putting off their own IPOs. That has real consequences for the industries that rely on companies going public.
WeWork is one of the companies having a tough time trying to go public. Above, a WeWork office facility in New York City.
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The government is buying up mortgages with climate risk — report

by Justin Ho
Sep 30, 2019
A new report says banks are selling mortgages at risk of natural disaster-related default to government-backed mortgage giants.
A man carries an American flag he found as he walks on the foundations of homes demolished by hurricane Michael in October 2018 in Mexico Beach, Florida.
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Corporate insiders are selling more stock in the companies they run than usual

by Justin Ho
Sep 24, 2019
Maybe they're cashing in. Maybe they're worried.
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WeWork's investors hold a lot of leverage over its founder's future

by Justin Ho
Sep 23, 2019
WeWork is reportedly in a fight with its biggest investor over whether its co-founder should step down as CEO.
A WeWork office in Chicago.
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When interest rates drop, savers feel the pinch first

by Justin Ho
Sep 19, 2019
Savers can be the first to lose when the Fed lowers the interest rate.
The potential to earn in a savings account has gone down with interest rate cuts. Above, a Chase Bank in New York.
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Why the battle over fuel standards might be irrelevant for automakers

by Justin Ho
Sep 18, 2019
The Trump administration is battling California over its strict fuel standards. Regardless of who ends up winning, automakers are likely to keep increasing fuel standards.
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