Segments From This Episode

• The economy is still creating jobs, but at a slower pace

  Heather Long of The Washington Post gives today’s jobs report a B+. It’s surprising how “steady and sturdy” the labor market has been, says Sudeep Reddy of Politico.

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• Hiring by state and local governments has bounced back big-time

  by Sabri Ben-Achour

  

  Governing bodies have collectively added 57,000 people per month, on average, this year, outpacing previous public-sector recoveries.

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• Supply of low-cost apartments dwindled over last decade, study says

  by Matt Levin

  

  Ultra-cheap rentals declined in every state, especially in Texas and North Carolina, where renters from more expensive markets are moving.

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• Yellen is looking for "fair competition" in China

  The Treasury secretary wants the world’s two largest economies to have a dialogue, says Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal, who’s traveling with Yellen’s press pool.

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• Has the computer chip glut reached its peak?

  by Henry Epp

  

  The semiconductor industry is notoriously cyclical, but the need for chips that power artificial intelligence may be what kicks up demand this time around.

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• Consumer spending is “all over the place,” chocolate shop owner says

  by Richard Cunningham

  

  Even with erratic demand, this Maine chocolatier is optimistic about a strong year for her business.

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