What's next for the job market in 2026
The final episode of Marketplace for 2025 reviews key economic trends, including a surprisingly strong job market despite rising layoffs, housing affordability struggles in Los Angeles, the explosive growth of influencer-driven consumerism, and the rapid expansion of solar energy despite
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