Samantha Fields

Samantha Fields, a Marketplace reporter, sheds light on labor-market indicators during the government shutdown, revealing risks of a stalled job market despite recent private job additions. Michael Grunwald, a journalist focused on environmental issues, discusses the extensive land use and emissions linked to beef production, emphasizing the challenges of balancing food demand and climate goals. They also touch on the K-shaped economic recovery impacting housing and creative solutions for first-time buyers navigating affordability.

Rita Magaldi, bakery owner in Salt Lake City, on holiday kiosk sales, small-business challenges, and Valentine's plans. Ashley Ayala, recent homebuyer near Austin, on buying with a friend and navigating mortgages. Justin Ho, economics reporter, on wage growth and immigration’s impact on labor supply. Samantha Fields, reporter, on what the January jobs numbers mask about sector hiring.

Elizabeth Troval, energy markets reporter, breaks down oil price swings tied to Iran tensions. Justin Ho, economist-focused correspondent, walks through wage-growth dynamics and labor trends. Samantha Fields, on-the-ground labor reporter, highlights which sectors drove January job gains. Short, punchy takes on oil volatility, wages, and who is really hiring.