High risk, high rates — where's the reward?

About this episode

Everyday consumers aren’t the only ones contending with rising borrowing costs. Corporations are also subject to those fluctuations — but the rates don’t rise equally across the board. In this episode, why companies with the corporate equivalent of low credit scores are seeing extra-high borrowing costs right now. Also in this episode: Rising crude oil prices spell trouble for sustained inflation, P&G raises sales with “innovation-based pricing,” and independent mechanics struggle to repair newer tech-integrated cars. 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. Read the stories in today’s episode: • How rising crude oil prices could impact the U.S. and global economy • "Innovation-based pricing": new versions of old products at higher prices • Rising rates are stressing out the riskiest companies • This CPA quit, then did one fun thing every day of her job hunt • Has the recipe for Reese's changed? It depends on how you define 'change' • Indepe