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Marketplace Morning Report
In less than 10 minutes, we'll get you up to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace's David Brancaccio will bring you the latest business and economic stories you need to know to start your day. And before U.S. markets open, you'll get a global markets update...
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Warren Buffett steps down, ending an era at Berkshire
Greg Abel has officially taken the reins at Berkshire Hathaway, stepping into the role long held by the titan of value investing, Warren Buffett. We l...
Amid wide healthcare cuts, a bright spot for rural hospitals
Healthcare costs are climbing for many Americans as enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits roll back, raising premiums for middle-income households...
Protests continue in Iran over economic policies
From the BBC World Service: Iranian authorities say at least seven people were killed in protests on Thursday, the fifth day of demonstrations against...
Gas prices are lower, but will that stick around in 2026?
Gas prices hit their lowest level for a December since 2020, according to AAA, thanks largely to a global oil glut that pushed crude prices down about...
Skyrocketing health insurance premiums for millions after today
Enhanced subsidies for health insurance policies on the Affordable Care Act exchanges are set to expire at the end of today. That means skyrocketing p...
An unwelcome surprise for some student loan borrowers
People who are in default on their federal student loans could start seeing their wages garnished in the new year. Next week, the Department of Educat...
A gig worker strike threatens New Year's Eve deliveries in India
From the BBC World Service: Tens of thousands of app-based delivery workers in India are holding a day-long strike that is likely to impact food deliv...
A housing roundup and lookahead
This morning, we're recapping the 2025 housing market, which was — in a word — sluggish. Even though mortgage rates have come down, affordability rema...
US humanitarian aid — with an asterisk
The Trump administration is pledging $2 billion in humanitarian aid to the United Nations. The official State Department announcement of the U.N. dona...
Frustrations over state of Iran’s economy
From the BBC World Service: Annual inflation in Iran is running at more than 40%, and business owners are angry at the rapid devaluation of the nation...
The new "Be Kind, Rewind"
Move over “Be Kind, Rewind.” The new slogan is “Take a Movie, Leave a Movie.” That’s right. A Blockbuster nostalgia trip could be coming to a yard nea...
"Uncertainty" marked this year's economy. What about 2026?
You might have heard the word "uncertainty" muttered more than a few times over the last 12 months. Today, we're chatting with an economist brave enou...
The data breach that hit two-thirds of a country
From the BBC World Service: The South Korean e-commerce company Coupang has announced a compensation deal worth $1.18 billion for customers after a ma...
A Christmas present for drivers
Gas prices are at the lowest level since 2021, according to AAA, as millions of Americans are traveling for the holidays. The average price of gas has...
Why not just takeout for your holiday meal?
That's been the case for Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly, a Portland foodie power couple with multiple James Beard Award nominations under their belt....
The Chinese city powering Christmas
From the BBC World Service: Have you ever wondered where your festive Christmas lights, ornaments, and toys all come from? Well, there's a good chance...
Maybe going into the office isn't so bad?
2025 has been the year of getting dragged back to the office for plenty of workers — some part-time, but many full-time in the case of big finance and...
The Trump administration can't withhold disaster relief
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore Homeland Security funding to 12 states and the District of Columbia. The administratio...
China puts the brakes on driverless taxis
From the BBC World Service: Plans to mass-produce and sell self-driving vehicles in China have been delayed after news spread of a crash involving one...
Financial data clashes and what it means for Zelle, Venmo, and more
A Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule designed to give consumers greater control over their financial data is now in limbo under the second Trum...
The K-shaped cost of holiday travel
The holiday travel period is upon us. AAA expects 122 million people will drive or fly somewhere to celebrate. Now, we have some good news and some ba...
Jim Beam freezes production at its main Kentucky distillery
From the BBC World Service: One of the most famous names in American whiskey, Jim Beam, says it will halt production at its main facility in Kentucky...
Data centers and your electric bill
Electricity prices are up 6.9% year over year — much higher than overall inflation — and costs are expected to go up even more in the future. So, how...
TikTok set to sell US assets
From the BBC World Service: The Chinese owners of TikTok have signed a deal to sell the company's U.S. assets to a joint venture led by American inve...
The rise of cash-only care
The cost of health insurance is becoming increasingly unaffordable. With many Affordable Care Act marketplace subsidies set to expire, coverage is abo...
The November jobs report, finally
How many jobs did the U.S. economy gain or lose last month? We'll find out later this morning. The numbers are about a week late, as the folks at the...
Volkswagen closes a plant in Germany for the first time
From the BBC World Service: Volkswagen has been making cars in Germany for 88 years. In all that time, it's never closed a manufacturing plant in its...
China's economy hits a rough patch
There’s more evidence that China’s economy is stalling. Beijing released a batch of government data today that was not encouraging. Chinese consumers...
A defense bill about more than just defense
This week, the Senate is set to take up the $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act. The House passed it last week. It is more than 3,000 page...
Air pollution in Delhi is hitting consumers, businesses
From the BBC World Service: "It's like I'm standing inside a cloud of dust and smoke," says BBC correspondent Devina Gupta of air quality in India's c...
Getting into the deregulation business
The Trump administration is reconfiguring a government watchdog that grew out of the Great Recession. The Financial Stability Oversight Council watche...
What the vibe of your office holiday party says your workplace
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and with that, the obligatory office holiday party. Thing is, some choices around holiday parties can tell...
Reddit fights Australia's social media ban
From the BBC World Service: Reddit has filed a lawsuit calling for Australia's social media ban for children under 16 to be declared invalid. The text...
When the job market is a "complicated, unusual, difficult situation"
The Federal Reserve decided to cut interest rates again at its meeting this week, partly because Fed officials think the labor market is weaker than i...
ICE raids harken back to COVID-era hardship
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the economic circumstances of many, creating demand for direct aid, interrupting consumer spending, and altering the nat...
Mexico raises tariffs on imports from Asia
From the BBC World Service: Mexico’s parliament has voted in favor of a bill imposing tariffs of between 5% and 50% on more than 1,400 products from A...
On Instacart: same store, same item, different price
Dynamic pricing is here. Several consumer groups designed a shopping experiment with hundreds of volunteers who shopped on Instacart for the same prod...
Beware of shady refinance offers
Today, the Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates by a quarter point. While there's no guarantee of it, the move could translate to lower...
Amazon announces mega investment in India
From the BBC World Service: Amazon has announced plans to double its investment in India by 2030 — to the tune of around $35 billion — with a focus on...
Everyone wants a piece of Warner Bros.
Today, we're walking you through the Hollywood drama currently unfolding over Warner Bros. Discovery. The studio's board has already approved an acqui...