Marketplace Morning Report
Marketplace Morning Report

Fed independence goes before the Supreme Court

January 20, 2026

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5 min read

🎙️ The Voices & The Context

  • The Format: Fast-paced daily business news podcast with short segments, reporter dispatches, ads, and a featured interview—think radio-style updates on markets, economy, and policy.
  • The Key Players:
    • Host Nancy Marshall Genser filling in for David Boncaccio, delivering smooth transitions and intros.
    • Experts: Orfe Divungui (Zillow economist) on housing; Eric Marie Bojuk (UNC professor) on affordability benchmarks; Sarah Binder (Brookings Senior Fellow & GWU professor) interviewed on Fed drama—sharp, policy-savvy voices adding credibility.
  • The Vibe: Educational and neutral, like a quick financial news briefing—informative without hype, focused on facts amid economic uncertainty, with a touch of optimism on housing.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Sarah Binder**
  • 2 (00:45) **Home Affordability Outlook**
  • 3 (02:30) **NYSE 24/7 Digital Trading Platform**
  • 4 (02:45) **Upcoming PCE Inflation Data**
  • 5 (04:20) **Supreme Court Case: Firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook**

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Show Notes

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments tomorrow in the case around President Donald Trump's bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations. Cook denies any wrongdoing, and she hasn't been charged with any crime. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to attend tomorrow's session. We hear about the case at hand and what's at stake. But first, we hear why houses in some areas could get more affordable this year.

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