Carla Javier

Heather Long, Chief Economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, analyzes the troubling drop in consumer sentiment to its lowest level in three years, revealing that this decline is felt widely—except among the wealthiest Americans. Carla Javier shares insights from the University of Michigan survey, highlighting how economic mood reflects a K-shaped recovery. Meanwhile, Henry App discusses the pressures on higher education, with colleges closing satellite campuses due to dwindling enrollment and rising costs. It's a deep dive into the interconnected challenges facing consumers and institutions.

Mo Ali, BBC correspondent with on-the-ground reporting from South Africa. Carla Javier, Marketplace reporter summarizing consumer expectations and Fed survey readings. Jeffrey Cleveland, chief economist at Peyton & Regal explaining labor costs and inflation signals. They discuss softer-than-expected employment cost growth, conflicting consumer-confidence measures, and South African stone fruit producers shifting exports to China.