The Trump administration set a July 8 deadline for themselves to negotiate nearly 100 trade deals. So far, they’ve completed one. Plus: AI regulation and a cleaning service for nightclubs.
Consumer confidence fell in June — just as it did December through April. Plus: Crypto regulation, crude oil cargo costs, celebrity speakers at Harvard and creative shopping mall revamps.
For the past month and a half, car repair shops — and their clients — have paid a 25% tariff on some auto parts. Plus, manufacturing employment, urban water recreation and collegiate ultimate frisbee.
The number of homes selling above asking price hit a low not seen since spring 2020. Plus: Oklahoma schools tackle gambling addictions in the classroom and a ballet shoe company struggles with tariffs and a warehouse fire.
The volume of containers entering U.S. ports has stagnated over continued fears regarding Trumps foreign trade policy. “Marketplace” spoke to one drayage company about how it is trying to read the tea leaves ahead of the busy summer months.
Despite her success, Caroline To, known professionally as Your Smith struggled to envision a secure financial future. After pursuing other business ventures, she found more freedom in her music.
A slate of economic data out this week should help them make sense of this muddy economy. Plus, climate change complicates homeownership and streaming services fine-tune their homepages.
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