Samantha Fields
Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows
A Marketplace reporter who covers consumer economics and market trends. Fields has reported on major retail developments including eBay's acquisition of Depop and its generational marketing implications, as well as tariff policy and its effects on consumer recovery and refunds. Her work appears regularly on Marketplace programs focused on how business decisions and economic policy impact everyday consumers.
Episode Appearances
Marketplace · Apr 8, 2026
U.S. Treasurys aren't selling like they used to
“Explained differences between CPI and PCE inflation measures and their real-time importance”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 8, 2026
U.S. Treasurys aren't selling like they used to
“Explained differences between PCE and CPI inflation measures and data collection lag”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 1, 2026
The wider consequences of war
“Covered fuel price spikes and their impact on airline pricing and consumer travel costs”
Marketplace Morning Report · Apr 1, 2026
The wider consequences of war
“Covered rising fuel prices and their impact on airline fares and consumer travel costs”
Marketplace Morning Report · Feb 24, 2026
AI anxieties and market tumbles
“Marketplace reporter covering eBay's acquisition of Depop and its implications for generational marketing”
Marketplace All-in-One · Feb 23, 2026
Let's talk about the new Trump tariff
“Marketplace reporter covering tariff refund prospects and consumer recovery challenges”
Marketplace · Feb 23, 2026
Let's talk about the new Trump tariff
“Marketplace reporter investigating tariff refund mechanisms and consumer recovery prospects.”