Justin Ho

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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.

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Consumer inflation expectations pick up in April

May 13, 2024

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Consumer sentiment declines in May

May 10, 2024

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Mortgage rates tick down

May 9, 2024

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Wholesale inventories tick down

May 8, 2024

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Logistics sector slows in April

May 7, 2024

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Job satisfaction shows signs of slipping

May 6, 2024

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Job gains slow down in April

May 3, 2024

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Productivity increases at slower pace

May 2, 2024

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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged

May 1, 2024

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Pay increases speed up in the first quarter

Apr 30, 2024

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The Fed might cut interest rates soon. That's weighing on business owners' plans.

by Justin Ho

Jan 2, 2024

Do they wait for lower rates in the future or borrow what they need today? It’s a question of cost versus opportunity.

Some construction projects have been paused or postponed until interest rates fall, said John Kirk, a developer in San Antonio.

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The housing sector is coming out of the doldrums. But will it keep improving through 2024?

by Justin Ho

Dec 20, 2023

We jumped into the Marketplace time machine to ask some experts how things look from next December.

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U.S. oil producers have increased production, frustrating OPEC's efforts to prop up oil prices

by Justin Ho

Dec 20, 2023

Domestic oil production is running around a million barrels a day ahead of predictions.

This time last year, cuts by OPEC helped push oil prices above $80 a barrel. American producers took notice.

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Alternative investments went on a wild ride during the pandemic

by Justin Ho

Dec 19, 2023

Many investors dabble in collectibles, wine and art. The pandemic caused some to re-think that strategy.

Alternative investment opportunities, like rare trading cards or art, can be unstable in value. Magic the Gathering card collector Seth Robertson says card values skyrocketed at the start of the pandemic and have since fallen.

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Uber set to join S&P 500 index, reflecting how far it's come

by Justin Ho

Dec 18, 2023

The ride-hailing and food delivery company turned a profit for the first time this year.

Uber, which delivers food as well as taking passengers to their destinations, has become a profitable company after building its business for 14 years.

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Cautious optimism? Hopeful pessimism? Small business owners' outlook is a mixed bag

by Justin Ho

Dec 12, 2023

A National Federation of Independent Business survey found respondents pessimistic about business conditions. That said, more businesses decided to invest in equipment — a sign that many are hopeful about the future.

American small business owners have a mixed economic outlook, according to a recent National Federation of Independent Business survey.

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The logistics sector was weak in November, but that's not necessarily bad news

by Justin Ho

Dec 6, 2023

The Logistics Managers Index fell the most since April 2022, when inventories were up and shipping and warehouse costs were sky-high.

Inventory levels are down because consumers are doing a lot of buying. Plus, smoother supply chains are making more goods available in the first place.

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For some business owners, higher interest rates are a non-issue

by Justin Ho

Dec 4, 2023

The Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates for almost two years now, affecting virtually everyt;hing in the economy. But some businesses have been relatively insulated from rate hikes.

Bryan Hughes, owner of a snake removal and relocation service in Arizona, says his business isn't sensitive to how the broader economy is doing. "Our customers are largely driven by behavior of the animals," he said.

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Corporate profits have been trending down. That's what the Federal Reserve wants to see.

by Justin Ho

Nov 28, 2023

It means interest rate hikes are having the intended effect. Tapering consumer demand and high labor costs are weighing on earnings.

Corporate profits are feeling the effects of high interest rates and labor costs as well as weaker consumer demand.

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Global trade in goods seems set to pick up, WTO says

by Justin Ho

Nov 27, 2023

Demand for electric vehicles is a big driver of the revival.

Trade in auto parts and electronic components have picked up, the World Trade Organization says.

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