About this episode
Economists predict a rise in gas prices this summer due to ongoing tensions in the oil market and other economic factors.
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but all three economists we asked say gas prices are due for another hike this summer. The war in Iran continues to drain oil reserves in the U.S. and abroad, and eventually prices will have to match growing supply-demand tension. (Yes, that’s even if the war ends today.) Also in this episode: Bond investors expect inflation to stick around for a while, a trio of upcoming IPOs will barely put a dent in total market cap, and Kansas City short-term rental demand disappoints as World Cup kicks off. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
People in this episode
Host: Marketplace
Topics covered
- gas prices
- economics
- inflation
- IPO
- short-term rental
- oil reserves
Keywords
- gas prices
- economists
- inflation
- IPO
- short-term rental
- oil reserves
- World Cup
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Places: Iran, U.S., Kansas City
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