Alcohol sales fell over 5% in April as gas prices rose, leading Marketplace to explore a possible substitution effect. The episode also covers Cerebras' successful IPO as a signal of strong hunger for AI stocks, and notes that Hollywood is increasingly buying short story rights for adaptation. The team discusses these stories alongside the week’s economic headlines.
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Alcohol Sales Down 5% as Gas Prices Climb
April data showed a 5% decline in alcohol sales while gas prices were up, prompting Marketplace to examine whether higher fuel prices are leading consumers to cut back on discretionary purchases like beer.