Prices are down for goods but up for services. What gives? We’ll also take a look at a new California law regarding single-use plastic bottles.
Marketplace host Kimberly Adams is joined by Heather Long of the Washington Post and Jeanna Smialek of the New York Times to discuss the federal government’s spending bill, this week’s economic data and more.
It’s a tale of two inflations: goods versus services.
In this region, it wouldn’t be the holidays without tamales. But vendors and restaurants are facing higher costs for ingredients and staff.
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index rose 5% from November, but was still 15% lower than one year ago.
Supporters of AB 793 hope it motivates beverage companies to push for expanded recycling of plastic bottles.