Samantha Fields
Marketplace reporter covering housing and mortgage markets who discussed recent moves in mortgage rates, refinancing activity, and buyer sentiment in the wake of rate changes.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 26min
Hey, big spender!
Samantha Fields, a Marketplace reporter specializing in housing and mortgage markets, sheds light on today's housing landscape. She discusses the surge in refinancing as mortgage rates drop, revealing how many homeowners are seizing the opportunity. Additionally, she highlights the stark economic divide, with the top earners driving nearly half of consumer spending. The impact of tariffs on small businesses like Etsy sellers, and the challenges they face, also takes center stage, painting a vivid picture of an evolving economy.
Mar 4, 2026 • 7min
The link between conflict in Iran and mortgage rates
Matthew Gardner, tax expert at ITEP, explains how recent law lets big firms write off expenses faster. Nancy Marshall-Genzer, reporter on maritime policy, covers U.S. plans to protect and insure ships in the Persian Gulf. Samantha Fields, reporter on markets, traces how international conflict can push oil prices, inflation fears, and mortgage rates. Multiple short, lively conversations connect geopolitics, shipping policy, and corporate taxes.
