How much could Trump’s war in the Middle East dampen an already-negative mood among consumers? Plus: commodities prices, a Texas supermarket bonanza, and ube’s big moment. Today on Marketplace.

Californians are getting a new tool to compel data brokers to delete their personal information. Will other states follow?

The New World screwworm has been detected near the U.S.-Mexico border. An outbreak could deal a $1.8 billion blow to Texas’ economy according to the Department of Agriculture.

The labor force participation rate fell to 62% according to the February jobs report. Why are so many people are not working or looking for jobs right now?

Since the pandemic, millions of people have moved to Sun Belt states chasing jobs and affordability, but construction is still catching up in one critical sector.

Have you noticed job applications asking you to answer essay questions or complete a paid work trial? With the rise of AI-generated resumes, recruiters are looking for new ways to find future employees.

Many companies have been reluctant to include GLP-1s in their health benefits. Not only do they cost a lot, but a lot of people want to take them.

Sheila Martin has been riding and caring for horses since childhood. Her nonprofit, Triple H Ranch, gives individuals with disabilities the opportunity to do the same.

In 2025, the Denver metro saw 38 inches of snow through the end of January. This year, just 13.4 inches fell.

While others complain about the brutal Midwest winters recently, John Cermak of Sugarbush Creek Farm, is rejoicing. The family owned business boils down nearly 8,000 gallons of sap each season.

February job numbers fall short of expectations, with even the health care sector cutting 28,000 jobs. Plus: Eli Lilly, social media meteorologists, and a trivia host. Today on Marketplace.

Steve Burns became a household name almost overnight from his role on “Blue’s Clues," but the job also complicated his relationship with money and work. This week on “This is Uncomfortable” host Reema Khrais sits down with Burns to reflect on fame, identity, and financial insecurity.

“The Pitt” has become the ultimate workplace drama. “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal sat down with the show’s creator, R. Scott Gemmill to talk about writing for TV, working with real life doctors, and his unusual sleep schedule. Watch the interview here: https://mktplc.org/4lf0qRb

Diesel prices have topped $4 per gallon for the first time in nearly two years. How much further will those prices rise?

In the past year, 121% of job growth has been in health care. One reason? It’s a field less likely to be disrupted by AI.

Regulations for independent contractors have changed with every presidential administration since Obama’s.

Why manufacturing employment continues to fall. Plus: resumes in the age of AI, food spending, horse therapy, and weather-dependent businesses. Today on Marketplace.

Commercial data centers are well equipped to handle cyber attacks, but drone strikes are another story.

You might know him from "Blue's Clue's," but there's more to Steve Burns than just being a children’s TV icon. He sat down to answer some uncomfortable money questions with "This is Uncomfortable" host Reema Khrais.

It’s about as safe as investments come. But since the war started, investors have been wanting dollars even more than usual.

Brands are trying to maximize their AEO — “answer engine optimization.”

Skilled labor is hard to come by, so companies are spending on durable goods — and business loans to finance new equipment.

Kai Ryssdal sits down with “The Pitt” creator R. Scott Gemmill to discuss the ultimate workplace drama. Plus: safe-haven investment, jobs numbers, and data center vulnerabilities. Today on Marketplace.

The federal corporate tax rate is 21%, unless you’re a company like Amazon, Meta, or Tesla. With Trump’s new tax and spending law signed last summer, these companies’ tax breaks might be getting even bigger.

Mortgage rates are back up after briefly falling below 6%. Conflict and uncertainty almost always cause volatility in the mortgage market, but it’s hard to tell beforehand whether the effects will be positive or negative.

Air cargo demand hit a record high last year, with 13% traveling through the Gulf. Here’s how global conflict affects shipping routes.

Who wins and who loses when the government rolls back emissions rules overnight?

There aren’t enough memory chips to go around thanks to surging AI demand. What does that mean for our digital archives?

As freight ships are rerouted away from the Red Sea, air cargo can be a pricy alternative. Plus: holiday earnings, a child care desert, and selling America. Today on Marketplace.

To compensate for additional fuel and labor, at least one shipping company is applying a “war risk surcharge.”

One small business owner in Virginia says she doesn't see prices coming down until businesses can recoup tariff dollars.

Investors generally pour money into the safety of government bonds during times of economic uncertainty. However, since Trump’s military strikes in Iran, investors are actually selling U.S. treasuries.

You’ve probably heard of “buy now, pay later.” As more Americans struggle to make ends meet, some companies have started offering the option to pay rent in installments.

Private companies collect a lot of personal data online. When should the Department of Homeland Security get to access it?

After American and Israeli strikes on Iran, Qatar halted natural gas production, bond yields and gas prices rose, and shipping firms rerouted cargo away from the Red Sea. Should we brace for higher prices? Today on Marketplace.

Iran produces close to 4 million barrels of oil a day, about half of which is exported. Prices are up after American and Israeli attacks.

Marisa Mender-Franklin has been covering empty lots in Memphis, Tennessee with gardens for five years, and it all started on a “Buy Nothing” group.

“Baked in” is a term often used when big news happens and markets don’t react. But where does the metaphor come from? These are the ingredients that make a market forecast.

There’s a new contender in “the value wars.”

It’s always slow for retailers after the holidays, but this year customers seem more depleted than usual.

City Threads has bucked industry trends and kept manufacturing in Los Angeles by taking advantage of the city’s garment production ecosystem.

Bryan James Henderson was working as a resident musician on cruise ships before turning to content creation. Nearly a decade later, he’s still living on deck.

Maine’s fisheries pay a central role in the state’s economy. While last year saw record-breaking lobster catches, each season brings uncertainty.

Video game spending could hit an all-time high this year, thanks to 8-year-old Roblox subscribers and 80-year-old Candy Crushers.

With consumers increasingly cash-strapped, slightly nicer chain restaurants are offering value options. Plus: rent payments, data center construction, and an urban flower farm. Today on Marketplace.

If their merger goes through, how much are you willing to pay for a combined HBO Max and Paramount+?

Yep, that's right. DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, and VHS tapes are cool again. 😎📼📀 Marketplace correspondent Nova Safo recently checked out Los Angeles’ popular video rental store Vidiots to see what the fuss is all about: www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0...

The private credit market has grown fivefold since the 2008 financial crisis, but in the past few weeks the market has gone sideways.

Training to be an Olympic competitor costs $12,000 a year on average — and those costs are even higher for winter athletes.

Anthropic was founded as the “safer” alternative to OpenAI. Now the company is loosening its safety standards to keep up with the competition.