Justin Ho

Justin Ho, Marketplace reporter who breaks down tariffs and their surprising effects. Nicole Servi, Wells Fargo economist who decodes CPI data and Fed signals. They walk through February CPI quirks, energy and natural gas moves, grocery price shifts like eggs and meat, and how tariffs and war timing complicate inflation readings.

Kaylee Wells, Marketplace reporter on car markets and consumer finance, explains why many trade-ins are underwater. Justin Ho, Marketplace reporter on policy and economics, links rising gas to how tax changes affect spending. Nova Saffo, Marketplace reporter on energy, reports gasoline topping $4 and the household and diesel-industry effects. They discuss fuel prices, consumer behavior, refunds, and auto loan strain.

Kaylee Wells, Marketplace reporter covering car trade-ins and upside-down auto loans. Justin Ho, economics correspondent on tax refunds, gas impacts, and the outlook. Nova Saffo, energy reporter explaining rising regional gasoline prices. They discuss gas topping $4, how higher fuel costs can erase refund gains, and why many trade-ins are underwater.