
In this episode, Neil Freiman and Toby Howell dissect the State of the Union, noting President Trump's focus on a booming economy despite public concerns over affordability and upcoming midterms. They introduce the "halo trade," a shift from high‑growth software stocks to heavy‑asset, low‑obsolescence companies like McDonald's, ExxonMobil, and John Deere, driven by AI‑induced fear of software disruption. The hosts also discuss the rise of prediction markets around political events and spotlight a new weather app, Acme Weather, that embraces forecast uncertainty. Throughout, they blend market analysis with cultural commentary, highlighting how investors and consumers are adapting to a changing economic landscape.

The episode examines how renewed U.S. tariff uncertainty, sparked by President Trump's recent statements and a Supreme Court ruling, is rattling markets and leaving business leaders scrambling for clarity on refunds, consumer reactions, and legal strategies. It highlights the contrast...

In this brief episode, Reuters' Mike Dolan highlights the upcoming earnings report from Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, and the market anxiety surrounding it. He points out that Nvidia’s soaring AI spending is heavily reliant on just four major...

Neal and Toby examine why the U.S. trade deficit continues to grow despite the Trump administration's aggressive tariff policy, highlighting the limited impact of tariffs on the broader balance of payments. They then shift to a family dispute over the...

The episode examines the impact of the 43‑day government shutdown on U.S. GDP reporting, noting that growth is still projected to be robust despite the delay. It discusses emerging signs that higher‑income households are curbing discretionary spending and outlines what...

In this episode, Saxo Global Head of Macro Strategy John J. Hardy examines the stark divergence between the US equity market, which remains highly dispersed and volatile, and Europe’s rally driven by record inflows. He highlights the lingering uncertainty in...

In this episode, Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast dissect the latest earnings reports from consumer giants like Walmart, Booking Holdings, Etsy, and eBay, highlighting mixed performance across sectors. They analyze eBay’s strategic acquisition of Etsy’s Depop platform and...

Lawrence Fuller reviews recent economic data, highlighting a strong finish to the year in housing starts and building permits, though noting a four‑year decline trend. He points out a better‑than‑expected 0.7% rise in January industrial production, driven by consumer goods...

In this Morning Market Brief, Lawrence Fuller notes that markets steadied after a sharp morning dip, buoyed by positive news on Iran nuclear negotiations, reducing geopolitical risk. He highlights the pervasive impact of AI-driven disruption across sectors, especially retail, where...

In this February 17, 2026 episode, Lawrence Fuller reviews a turbulent market week where the S&P 500 erased its yearly gains, driven by a 7% decline in the “Magnificent Seven” mega‑cap tech stocks. He explains how the tech rotation is pulling...

Arunima Sinha explains that a pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the president's authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) could sharply reduce tariffs on many consumer goods, lowering the effective tariff rate from about 15% to the...

In this Morning Market Brief, host Morris Fuller outlines a recent pullback in futures, attributing yesterday's broad market decline to AI-driven disruptions affecting transportation, logistics, real‑estate, and financial‑services sectors. He emphasizes that while some industries suffer, others stand to gain...

The episode examines the rapid shift from AI euphoria to AI paranoia among investors, sparked by a controversial startup demo that triggered selloffs in sectors like insurance, logistics, and even impacted Apple. It also highlights the impact of recent January...

The episode dissects the impact of January's surprisingly strong jobs report, which undermined expectations of a weakening labor market and pushed anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts further into the future. It also examines a new Congressional Budget Office outlook that...

The episode examines the current economic turbulence on Main Street, highlighting widespread layoffs and soft retail sales, while contrasting this with TSMC's explosive growth in the tech sector. It also explores the impact of a new AI-driven tax‑management tool that...

Lawrence Fuller reviews the market rebound after last week's sell‑off, noting that while volatility has eased and precious metals and crypto have steadied, technology stocks remain overvalued and lack true bargains. He highlights upcoming economic data—strong Redbook retail sales, a...

The episode reviews a dramatic market swing after a tough week for tech, highlighting the Dow’s historic breach of 50,000 points and a rapid rebound in chip stocks as investors shift from AI‑related anxiety to value‑focused buying. Analysts explain that...

The episode breaks down Bitcoin’s sudden plunge to $60,000—a 17% intraday drop and one of the ten worst crashes in its history—highlighting over $2.4 billion in leveraged liquidations and a spike in Fear & Greed indexes to levels last seen during...

The episode examines the sudden shift in market sentiment toward AI, moving from optimism to caution as investors question who truly benefits from the technology. It highlights emerging signs of a softer jobs market, including delayed employment data and rising...

In this six‑minute episode, host David Brancaccio examines President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair. The discussion outlines Warsh’s background as a former Fed governor and his reputation for advocating low‑interest rates and a...

In this 7‑minute episode, host David Brancaccio explores the reliability and usefulness of economic forecasting, debating whether such predictions are valuable or merely speculative. He discusses how fast‑moving news cycles can quickly render forecasts obsolete, yet argues that they still...

In this brief episode, Marketplace examines the severe winter storm that hit the Southern United States, detailing its impact on agriculture—from timber and sugar cane to crawfish and cattle. The segment highlights how freezing temperatures and ice have disrupted supply...

In this Morning Market Brief, Lawrence Fuller argues that geopolitical shocks—specifically the emerging US‑Greenland trade dispute and looming Supreme Court decision on emergency tariffs—are unlikely to derail the long‑term bullish market trend. He emphasizes that markets function as unbiased discount...

The episode examines the Supreme Court case questioning whether a president can fire a sitting Federal Reserve governor, focusing on President Donald Trump's attempt to remove Governor Lisa Cook. Experts discuss the legal precedent of presidential authority over other federal...

The episode examines the fallout from escalating tariff disputes between the United States and Europe, which have prompted investors to sell U.S. assets and trigger a sell‑off in global markets. It highlights Japan’s bond market stress as yields climb to...

The episode reviews Jerome Powell’s remarks that a potential criminal indictment against him must be viewed against the backdrop of broader political pressures from the administration. It also analyzes December’s U.S. jobs data, which showed a slowdown in hiring while...