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Commodities
Spoofing: An explanation using bananas
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Paddy Hirsch
Apr 22, 2015
Marketplace Editor Paddy Hirsch explains "spoofing"
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Counting gallons: How much water do you use?
by
Scott Tong
Feb 5, 2015
A Marketplace reporter tracks the water his family uses in a day – and its cost.
Why it's hard times for citrus growers
by
David Gura
Dec 31, 2014
A deadly tree disease and decreased demand are among the problems facing citrus growers.
Weekly Wrap: Comsumers, Congress and commodities
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 12, 2014
A discussion of highlights from the week's news.
Steel's slow, grinding growth
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 8, 2014
Lisa Goldenberg of Delaware Steel Company shares how the economy feels day-to-day.
We're paying more for butter and milk. Way more.
by
Shea Huffman
Sep 12, 2014
U.S. milk and butter prices have risen to record levels this year.
Foreign banks ask China: Where's our copper?
by
Molly Wood
Jun 17, 2014
In China, a warehouse of copper is used over and over again as collateral for loans.
For public good, not for profit.
Drought puts California rice in a sticky situation
by
Amy Quinton
Apr 30, 2014
California grows almost all medium grain rice in the U.S. And prices are up.
Food inflation, or, why bacon is a good investment
Apr 11, 2014
A look into why food costs are rising across the world.
Restaurants squeezed by high price of limes
by
Joy Díaz
Apr 8, 2014
This year you'll pay a lot more for limes -- a key ingredient in Margaritas and guacamole.