Marketplace

Let's check in on the U.S. trade deficit

May 5, 2026·25 min·5-min readconversationalnews
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The episode of Marketplace covers key economic indicators, including rising bond yields signaling inflation concerns, a modestly widening trade deficit amid strong consumer demand, and a stagnating home remodeling sector despite stable long-term prospects. It also examines how geopolitica

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