Marketplace Morning Report Stories

“Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio and his wife lost their new home to one of the fires that ravaged Southern California recently. Here’s what they’ve learned about rebuilding in the aftermath.

Economic growth came in pretty strong for the fourth quarter. GDP rose at an annual rate of 2.3%. And consumer spending rose 4.2%.

And the oil cartel may well decide to just wait and see what happens in the U.S.

Despite life-saving exceptions to the freeze on foreign aid, many vital health programs are still on hold.

A key measure of consumer confidence finds consumers anticipating worse economic conditions.

The tax prep industry opposes the service.

The dispute stems from a law that requires freight rail companies to give Amtrak “preference” on their tracks.

Meanwhile, China is outpacing everyone when it comes to building new solar and wind energy projects.

More profitable flying, too.

Roughly 100 rules — including some from the Environmental Protection Agency and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — could be repealed under the Congressional Review Act.