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The cost of living was a major issue for voters in the midterms, and this week, the Labor Department is set to release the October consumer price index. Economists are predicting a cooler CPI report after two months of hot inflation. This morning, we have a preview. Plus, we learn about warnings of cyberattacks on commercial refrigeration systems and hear from a sailing enthusiast who opted to retire early.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories from this podcast:Hackers are targeting commercial refrigeration systems. Why are they internet-connected at all?

Members of Congress are set to be back on Capitol Hill today for their final session before Democrats take over in January. The House and Senate have a lot on their plates. Big ticket items include the National Defense Authorization Act, funding for the war in the Middle East, and preventing a government shutdown. Also in this podcast: how this year's super El Niño could affect the economy.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories from this episode:Congress returns to Washington after the "blue wave." What's on the docket?How this year's Super El Niño could impact the economy

Drew and Lindsay Haven spent years working in the Silicon Valley tech industry, but eventually felt they needed a change.Lindsay left the video game industry about a decade ago. Drew left his job about a year and a half ago, becoming disillusioned with the company culture. Their story is the latest in our series, “Clocked Out,” which follows people who’ve left the workforce.More on this:Why people are dropping out of the workforce and not looking for new jobs: ‘The market wore me down’ — from CNBCThe U.S. labor market may soon face a new crisis: Too few workers — from CBS News Why are so many men opting out of the labor force? — from Marketplace

The U.S. labor market added 165,000 jobs in October, which was more than expected. An uptick in white-collar hiring was particularly surprising. Sure, unemployment remains stuck just above 4%, but more jobs is a step in the right direction. Plus: Declining foreign ownership of U.S. Treasurys contributes to rising yield rates, more friends are co-homebuying in this unaffordable housing market, and we recap the post-election economic headlines.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today’s episode:How the economy looks post-midtermsLatest jobs report shows a white-collar hiring turnaroundForeign governments own fewer Treasurys these days. That's pushing interest rates upWant to buy a house with friends? This Colorado group did itWhat if you don't have to find another job?

A new analysis from the federal Energy Information Administration shows that this year, oil refineries in the U.S. have been shifting some of their production capacity away from gasoline. They’re producing more “middle distillates,” which includes jet fuel and diesel. The global supply of those products has been tight. Later in the episode, we’ll continue to look at the success of populist political candidates in the U.S. and abroad.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Shares fell in early Friday trading in France, Germany, and Britain. In Asia, Japanese technology shares were among the biggest losers, along with South Korean chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Traders are wondering if the AI boom is beginning to fade. This morning, we’ll also have a quick preview of the upcoming federal jobs data before looking at the trend of global populism.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories from this podcast:Many Democrats won as "populists." What does that mean?

Voters have made their dissatisfaction quite clear with the tech status quo. And it sounds like the Democrats gearing up to take power in the House and Senate might actually do something about that.Plus, Big Tech spent big on races in this election, but didn't get a whole lot of bang for their buck. But first, a tech issue that was actually on the ballot: data centers. More than 40 jurisdictions across 10 states voted to put them on ice. However, Harwood, North Dakota, gave them the green light. Paresh Dave, senior writer at Wired, joins Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino to explain more about all this on this week’s “Tech Bytes: Week in Review.”More on this:“America got the anti-data-center wave it voted for. Here come the economic consequences” from CNN“After Midterm Rebuke, OpenAI Pledges to Give Data Center Towns More Say” from The New York Times“AI & Tech Brief: Midterms turn the AI tide” from The Washington Post“Democratic midterm wins set stage for tougher tech and AI scrutiny” from IAPP“Elon Musk suffers major blow in US midterms” from Politico“Ohio’s Senate Race Is a Rare Loss for Crypto Under Trump” from The New York TimesCheck out our YouTube page to watch more episodes of “Tech Bytes.”

A bunch of American oil companies announce quarterly earnings this time of year, and they’re doing pretty well. Oil prices are up and crude production hit a record high last week. Will a strong 2026 mean more capital investment in 2027? That remains to be seen. Also in this episode: Companies swap their stock exchange affiliation, AI floods academic journal submissions, and one family leaves a life in Idaho to protect their trans daughter.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today’s episode:U.S. oil companies post billions in Q3 profits as crude production hits record levelWhy do companies switch stock exchanges?AI in academic journal submissions is hurting the credibility of research itself'Tis the season for cookie decorating classes — and TikTok videosWhy this family is leaving Idaho for good

The new Democratic majorities set to take control of the U.S. House and Senate in January are likely to target President Donald Trump’s tariffs for repeal. Though the tariffs are unpopular, Democrats would likely need a veto-proof coalition. After that in this episode, we visit downtown Madrid amid mass protests and a housing crisis in Spain.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories from this podcast:Democrats will want to repeal Trump's tariffs. It won't be easy.How one woman’s eviction set off protests and new elections in Spain

When Democrats take over the U.S. House and Senate this January, bank oversight will change. The new heads of key congressional committees will have questions for Trump administration regulators and bank CEOs on deregulation and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Later in the show, we visit remote communities in Alaska, where soaring energy costs are becoming increasingly relevant as the state moves into winter.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories from this podcast:High fuel and food prices mean Alaskans may have to choose between the two