The loan demand balancing act

Podcast: Marketplace · Marketplace

Opublikowano: 2026-10-20

On Tuesday morning, lenders like KeyCorp, Mercantile Bank, and Atlantic Union Bank turned in their earnings reports. Those types of regional banks make plenty of loans, especially to midsize companies. In this episode, we look at how they might start getting pickier if rates increase. Also, we’ll look at retailers fighting to offer value to customers, how AI is being used in publishing, Magic: The Gathering driving growth at Hasbro, a wild game processing company, and the booming horror industry. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or...