Carla Javier
Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows
A Marketplace reporter who covers economic policy and market trends affecting consumers and households. Her reporting focuses on labor market developments, housing finance, and financial products with broad economic impact. She is featured regularly on Marketplace programs to provide expert analysis on how macroeconomic shifts and policy changes influence everyday financial decisions.
Episode Appearances
Marketplace · Apr 24, 2026
When does AI become a spending suck?
“Reported on Procter & Gamble earnings and consumer spending patterns”
Marketplace · Apr 1, 2026
Happy Liberation-Day-tariff-palooza-versary
“Reported on February retail sales data and consumer spending resilience amid economic uncertainty”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 1, 2026
Happy Liberation-Day-tariff-palooza-versary
“Reported on February retail sales data and consumer spending trends amid economic uncertainty”
Marketplace All-in-One · Mar 2, 2026
Global markets respond to the attack on Iran
“Marketplace reporter covering jobs report significance and economic outlook”
Marketplace Morning Report · Feb 25, 2026
The TL;DR of Trump's SOTU
“Marketplace reporter covering mortgage rate trends and housing market implications”
Marketplace Morning Report · Feb 24, 2026
AI anxieties and market tumbles
“Marketplace reporter covering implementation challenges of new 529A child savings accounts and enrollment barriers”