About this episode

The episode discusses how inflation is impacting shopping habits and the economic outlook for various companies, alongside healthcare challenges in rural Alabama.

Today, “Marketplace Morning Report” Kimberly Adams is joined by economist Lauren Saidel-Baker with ITR Economics to break down the results. The food manufacturer Campbell’s reported a 4% decline in sales, citing inflationary pressures and softer demand, while Smucker’s, Dollar General, and Five Below all flagged consumer stress in their outlooks. Later in the show, we look at how longstanding challenges for rural Alabama communities accessing healthcare might get worse because of federal policy changes.

People in this episode

Host: Kimberly Adams

Guest: Lauren Saidel-Baker

Topics covered

• inflation
• consumer behavior
• healthcare access
• economic outlook
• rural communities

Keywords

• inflation
• shopping
• consumer stress
• healthcare
• economic impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ITR Economics, Campbell’s, Smucker’s, Dollar General, Five Below

Places: Alabama

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