Segments From This Episode

• Fed keeps interest rates as is

  by Kai Ryssdal and Sofia Terenzio

  Fed Chair Jay Powell announces the interest decision from the FOMC. Kai provides context on what the decision and what it means for the economy.

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• How the Federal Reserve deals with oil price shocks

  by Matt Levin

  

  So far, the conflict between Israel and Iran hasn’t caused oil prices to spike too high, but economists are watching.

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• Tariff inconsistencies thwart supply chain planning

  by Kai Ryssdal and Nicholas Guiang

  

  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.

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• The Numbers

  by Kai Ryssdal

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• The “Big Beautiful Bill” will cost more money than it would bring in, CBO projects

  by Justin Ho

  

  The Congressional Budget Office estimated that if the House bill were to pass as written, the deficit would increase by almost $3 trillion.

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• An AI productivity boom might not boost everyone

  by Meghan McCarty Carino

  

  Big jumps in living standards can follow productivity increases from new technology, but broadly shared prosperity is never a sure thing.

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• Will it sell? Overcoming an artist's greatest worry

  by Nicholas Guiang

  

  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.

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