Kristen Schwab

Catherine Rampell, a seasoned opinion writer, and Kristen Schwab, an insightful Marketplace reporter, delve into the troubling rise of long-term unemployment, now at 26%. They discuss its implications for the economy and labor market fragility. Jessi Dean, founder of Asheville Tea Company, shares her experience of rebuilding post-Hurricane Helene, the challenges of accessing recovery aid, and adapting her supply chains in light of climate change. This conversation paints a vivid picture of today’s labor landscape and entrepreneurial resilience.

Justin Ho, a Marketplace reporter, delves into how medium-term Treasury yields indicate the Fed's expectations for interest rates and economic growth. Kristen Schwab explores the retail sector's 'great decoupling,' where automation leads to job cuts despite rising revenues. The discussion also touches on emerging AI finance terms that signal an impending bubble burst, and the rising optimism among small business owners amid economic uncertainty. These insights reveal the shifting dynamics in today’s market.

Kristen Schwab, a Marketplace reporter specializing in labor markets, joins Dina Shanker, a food reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek. They delve into the struggles small businesses face in hiring, exacerbated by tight labor quality and competition from larger firms. Meanwhile, they explore the booming condiment market, discussing how viral trends drive consumer behavior. With real wage growth stagnating and hiring expectations wavering, they paint a vivid picture of the current economic climate, peppered with insights and data.

Justin Ho, a Marketplace reporter, breaks down the implications of falling Treasury yields on Fed expectations. Sabri Beneshour explains how market participants use Fed funds futures to hedge bets on the Fed's decisions. Ben Cohen dives into the rise of PG movies at the box office, highlighting studios' strategies to target kids. Kristen Schwab sheds light on the confusing labor market dynamics, while Matt Levin discusses the safety implications of AI toys making their way into children's hands this Christmas.

Kristen Schwab, a Marketplace reporter who covers logistics and retail, explains rising cargo theft and its ripple effects. She describes organized rings stealing goods from trucks. The segment covers insurance strains, higher costs for companies, and how those pressures reach consumers.