Call it a comeback for retail sales in January
The Commerce Department today reported a strong comeback in retail sales in January. This comes after declining a month earlier as omicron spread. Jan...
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“Marketplace Morning Report,” hosted by David Brancaccio, is the business news you need to know to start your day. “Marketplace Morning Report” gets you up to speed on what you missed when you were sleeping, kicking off each weekday with a global business update from the BBC World Service in London.
Russia, Ukraine friction steals attention at defense-focused Singapore Airshow
From the BBC World Service: As NATO defense ministers gather in Brussels to talk about escalating geopolitical tensions, we take you to Singapore wher...
The Southwest is the driest it’s been in more than a millennium
According to a study published this week in the journal Nature Climate Change, the Southwest is experiencing the worst drought the region has experien...
Pentagon aims for more competition among suppliers
The Pentagon is worried about the number of companies it has to choose from to buy everything from missiles to batteries. It’s out with a new report, ...
School districts brace for the impact of inflation
From paper to bus fuel to driveway-clearing salt, costs for items essential to the functions of school districts have gone up. In some cases, the pres...
How vital is the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to the Russian economy?
From the BBC World Service: The European Union’s foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell says Nord Stream 2 could be included in sanctions against Russia ...
Wages or prices: Which are rising faster?
Well, it depends. For some jobs, wage hikes are actually outpacing price increases. But, overall, prices are rising faster. We dig into the data so yo...
That last-minute Valentine’s Day bouquet won’t be cheap
This Valentine’s Day, inflation is also running red hot. Supply chain disruptions are a part of rising prices. And that goes for flowers, too. Also, a...
What fears of a Russian invasion mean for Ukraine’s economy
From the BBC World Service: The economic impact for people in Ukraine is already becoming very real. Global stocks drop as the G-7 emphasizes it’s rea...
This year’s Super Bowl ads could also send messages about diversity, inclusion
The second part of our discussion with Ad Age’s Jeanine Poggi explores how this year’s Super Bowl commercials could reflect the diversity and inclusio...