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12/20/2025

Most seasonal workers go to the mall. But if you’re willing to brave cold nights on the street, the gig of tree seller could be more lucrative.

12/20/2025

The 2025 consumer sentiment rollercoaster is ending the year at a low. Plus: Kansas City World Cup prep, a macroeconomic theory course utilizing AI, and a wrap up of the week’s economic headlines.

Today on Marketplace.

It’s ending the year at a low. Plus: Kansas City World Cup prep, a macroeconomic theory course utilizing AI, and a wrap up of the week’s economic headlines.

12/19/2025

You asked, and we heard you!

Starting Jan. 15, “This Is Uncomfortable” will be in your feeds every single week with a new episode.

Starting in January, we'll be in your feeds every week!

12/19/2025

Did Marketplace make you smarter this week? Take our news quiz to find out.👇

Every week, the Marketplace news quiz brings you a fresh set of questions about the economy — from the quirky to the wonky. Whether you’re a news ju**ie, a casual scroller or just love a little trivia...

12/19/2025

Roughly 1 in 4 Americans now identifies as a family caregiver. That share has risen dramatically over the past decade.

All week on "Make Me Smart," we've looked at the state of caregiving in America. Join us today at 3:30 PM PT on our YouTube livestream at Marketplace APM as we continue our deep dive.

All week, we’re looking at the state of caregiving in America.

12/19/2025

Experts predict a gradually improving housing market, with some big caveats.

Experts predict a gradually improving market, with some big caveats.

12/19/2025

Other venues have been allowing round-the-clock trading for years. But traditional exchanges have been slow to adopt longer trading hours.

Other venues have been allowing round-the-clock trading for years.

12/19/2025

With federal funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, the Red Lake Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota was planning to build a utility-scale solar farm to become energy independent and bring in revenue and jobs.

But that project is now “on pause."

Bob Blake, owner of Solar Bear and tribal citizen of Red Lake Nation, said many solar projects are now “on pause.”

12/19/2025

Andrew Prokop, senior politics correspondent at Vox, argues that policy makers have been relying less on economists for the last decade.

Here's why.👇

Andrew Prokop, senior politics correspondent at Vox, argues that policy makers have been relying less on economists for the last decade.

12/19/2025

The CPI report got a Black Friday discount. Plus: A 2026 housing market forecast, AI data center debt, and a coal rebrand.

Today on Marketplace.

Plus: A 2026 housing market forecast, AI data center debt, and a coal rebrand.

12/18/2025

Bank deposits have been increasing for more than a year, according to the FDIC. While that could let banks make more loans, many banks are being cautious.

12/18/2025

Is your plumber using AI? What about your car mechanic? If they aren’t yet, they could be soon.

Skilled trades are typically seen as professions that won’t be permeated by AI. But that’s starting to change.