Nearly half of Americans still have debt from last year’s holiday season. Plus, low gas prices and a snapshot of China’s economy.
“Marketplace” host Kimberly Adams talks with Jordyn Holman at the New York Times and Rachel Siegel at the Washington Post about holiday retail shopping, Trump’s proposed tariff policies, and the outlook on inflation
A sluggish crude oil market, moderate global demand and healthy U.S. refining capacity have combined to drive down fuel costs
Retail sales growth was the highest in eight months in October, but the property slump continues.
The proportion has doubled since last year. Amid constant advertising, more people have credit card balances and those balances are rising.
“You could teach the entire history of American architectural style just using dormitories,” says Carla Yanni of Rutgers University.