Segments From This Episode

• The Weekly Wrap

  This week, Marketplace host Amy Scott speaks with Bloomberg’s Jordyn Holman and ADP’s Nela Richardson about the jobs report, retail and consumer expectations.

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• The job market continues to roar back. How long can the recovery keep going?

  by Mitchell Hartman

  

  At the current rate of job creation, the economy will return to pre-pandemic employment levels this year.

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• Inflation expectations are causing this toy store owner to stock up

  by Sean McHenry

  

  Irene Kesselman, owner of Ali Cat Toys, said her store’s inventory is high leading up to Easter — partly because she wants to avoid future inflation.

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• Professional and business services hiring is well above pre-pandemic levels

  by Justin Ho

  

  One factor that may have contributed to this growth? Jobs in accounting, IT, consulting and similar roles can still be done remotely.

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• California’s wildfire building codes make newer homes less likely to burn

  by Samantha Fields

  

  But up to 14 million homes were built before fire safety measures took effect. Some insurers now offer discounts for risk reduction.

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