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Why is the U.S. dollar strengthening? - Marketplace
Nov 18, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has promised to weaken the U.S. dollar as a way to improve the country’s exports to the rest of the world. And yet, the U.S. dollar has appreciated almost 3% since ...
How do tariffs actually work? - Marketplace
Nov 4, 2024 · What is a tariff? A tariff is a tax imposed on a good when it crosses a national border. Tariffs on exports are outlawed in the U.S. Constitution, but import tariffs are implemented as a foreign ...
The Fed cut rates, but the yield on the 10-year T-note is up
Sep 24, 2024 · Historically, it’s actually pretty normal that the interest rate on 10-year Treasury notes doesn’t instantly mirror the Fed’s actions, especially since Chair Jay Powell has basically been ...
Why stocks jumped after Trump's election - Marketplace
Nov 6, 2024 · Stocks reacted strongly to the news that Donald Trump won the presidential election. The S&P 500 closed up 2.5% Wednesday. The Russell 2000 index, comprising smaller companies, gained 5.8%.
Why does the U.S. export domestic crude oil and refine foreign oil ...
May 13, 2024 · American refineries aren't built to process "light sweet" petroleum. That's typically the product of shale fracking, a widespread technique.
Used car prices fall, but car shopping remains daunting
Oct 30, 2024 · The average price of a used car is still over $27,000, according to Edmunds — which is daunting to those used to pre-pandemic car prices.
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People are hoarding toilet paper again. But no need to panic buy ...
Oct 3, 2024 · It’s a retread of the COVID crisis: People are panic buying toilet paper again. After port workers began striking on the East and Gulf coasts, Costco and Walmart customers reported toilet paper ...
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4 days ago · Kick off your day with Marketplace Morning Report, a daily business news podcast and show, hosted by David Brancaccio. Get up to speed each morning on what you need to know about the most ...