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Justin is a reporter for Marketplace. He’s based in San Diego, California.
Justin focuses on small business, banking and supply chain news. He also hosts the Closing Bell edition of the “Marketplace Minute,” a daily news roundup, and has worked as the show producer of the “Marketplace Morning Report.” He started working at Marketplace in 2011.
Justin spends a lot of his downtime mountain biking, surf fishing and grappling with decision paralysis over which bike parts and fishing gear to buy next.
Latest Stories (690)
What do falling inflation and rising incomes mean for consumer spending?
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Justin Ho
Feb 29, 2024
The January PCE report showed inflation easing further but still significant. Moderation in spending could also continue, analysts say.
A year after Silicon Valley Bank failed, lenders are still feeling pressure on all sides
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Justin Ho
Feb 23, 2024
Rising interest rates have cranked up the interest banks are paying depositors. But banks also have a lot of cash stuck in low-interest bonds and loans they made before the Federal Reserve started raising interest rates.
Despite problems in the Red Sea and Panama Canal, shipping costs are falling
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Justin Ho
Feb 19, 2024
Carriers are figuring out how to reduce risk and deal with disruptions caused by the Houthis' attacks and low water levels in shipping lanes.
Years after the pandemic started, homebuilding materials are still hard to find
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Justin Ho
Feb 19, 2024
The industry's mood continues to brighten, a trade group says, but sourcing sophisticated equipment remains a challenge.
Rising import prices put pressure on slowing inflation
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Justin Ho
Feb 15, 2024
Prices may continue to stay high if services and imports rise in tandem.
Some economists say monetary policy is too restrictive and fiscal policy is too stimulative. Huh?
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Justin Ho
Feb 13, 2024
The two aims shouldn't compete, they say.
A year after the banking crisis, many small businesses are less worried about their deposits
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Justin Ho
Feb 12, 2024
Business owners have taken steps to protect their cash since three regional banks failed last year.
Is rising mortgage debt a bad sign for the economy?
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Justin Ho
Feb 12, 2024
Mortgage debt has grown 30% since before the pandemic. But the majority of mortgage debt holders have rates below 5%.
Americans bought fewer Chinese imports in 2023, but Chinese exporters aren't necessarily hurting
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Justin Ho
Feb 8, 2024
We bought more imports from Mexico — and Chinese companies have been investing heavily there.
Corporate bonds are in demand amid optimism and declining yields
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Justin Ho
Jan 30, 2024
Many investors see big companies as healthy and want to get into the market before the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates.