Marketplace Morning Report

(U.S. Edition) With the Trump Administration unleashing a new round of import penalties on Chinese goods, China has pledged to retaliate. We examine what the next moves could be for both countries. Also, are drinks with CBD — a non-psychoactive chemical in marijuana — on the way? There are reports that Coke could be looking into cannabis-infused drinks. Then, we preview our upcoming conversations with former senator Chris Dodd and former congressman Barney Frank, the names behind the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Law. Today's show has been sponsored by Avast (avast.com), Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Outside the Box Podcast (corporate.walmart.com/outside-the-box-podcast). (09/18/2018)

(Markets Edition) With both the Trump administration and China announcing rounds of tariffs on each others’ goods, retail stores in the U.S. are keeping an even closer eye on what could happen next, especially if Trump follows through on a plan to essentially tax everything from China. We also talk to an economist for more. Also, we look to the toll that summer heat has had on farm workers, as they are 20 times more likely to die of heat-related illnesses. They are looking for more protection. Today's show has been sponsored by Avast (avast.com), Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Outside the Box Podcast (corporate.walmart.com/outside-the-box-podcast). (09/18/2018)

(Markets Edition) The president on Monday morning tweeted about the “strong bargaining position” granted by tariffs, and that “cost increases have thus far been almost unnoticeable.” There are also more retaliatory threats from China. Then, we look at body-scanning technology, which will debut in Los Angeles in November. Could other cities follow suit? Also, we look at Monday night’s Emmys and how NBC is under pressure to boost ratings for the awards show. Today's show has been sponsored by Avast (avast.com), Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com). (09/17/2018)

(U.S. Edition) Switzerland’s financial watchdog group FINMA has uncovered corruption at the global bank Credit Suisse, which will now be overseen by an independent monitor. Then, McDonald’s workers in 10 cities are planning a lunchtime strike on Tuesday to protest alleged sexual harassment on the job. Also, we check in to see what states are doing to prevent kids from vaping after FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb threatened to pull certain e-cigarettes from the market. Today's show has been sponsored by Avast (avast.com), Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com). (09/17/2018)

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … It’s just six months until Brexit, and we’ll hear from U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May, who is doubling down on her controversial plan to divorce her country from the European Union. Then, Unilever wants to scrap its dual-national share structure and move the company’s headquarters to the Netherlands. But one of the major shareholders is encouraging others to vote no. Afterwards, can cities be ageist, sexist, or racist? We’ll chat with a British architect who takes us on a tour through the city and explains why cities that cater to more diverse views are more economically productive. Today's show has been sponsored by Avast (avast.com), Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.com). (09/17/2018)

(Markets Edition) Hurricane Florence has arrived at the coast of North Carolina, brining with it 90-mile-per-hour winds and the potential to unload 20 to 40 inches of rain in some parts. We talks to a coastal economics specialist for more. Also, we talk to economist Diane Swonk, who shares some diary memories from the weekend Lehman Brothers collapsed 10 years ago, igniting the financial crisis. Then, we look at how retailed are looking ahead to the holiday shopping season by preparing to hire a lot of workers. Today's show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite Card (usbank.com/altitude).(09/14/2018)

(U.S. Edition) There are only 14 weeks to go until Christmas. Perhaps it's a little too early to think about holiday shopping, unless you're a retailer. With a mere few months to go before holiday shopping season, companies are gearing up to hire a lot of workers. Also, 10 years ago, Lehman Brothers was on the verge of filing for bankruptcy. It eventually became the largest bankruptcy in history. On Friday, we spoke with Tom Russo, who was the general counsel of Lehman Brothers at the time, as part of our Divided Decade series examining the 2008 financial crisis. Today's show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite Card (usbank.com/altitude).(09/14/2018)

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has reportedly warned about a chaotic economic scenario under a no-deal Brexit scenario. We break down what the bank is forecasting and what impact it could have on households. Then, before Apple and its iPhone dethroned it, Blackberry was once a king in the smartphone space. Now, it focuses on cybersecurity. We’ll hear from CEO John Chen about what he thinks of the security of self-driving cars and company systems. Afterwards, in the 10 years after the financial crisis, global debt has soared to a new high of 225 percent of world GDP. We don’t know where the next crisis will come from, but there is real debate about how global debt will affect us. Today's show is sponsored by Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace) and the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite Card (usbank.com/altitude).(09/14/2018)

(Markets Edition) Household incomes grew last year for the third year in a row, according to data from the U.S. Census. But a closer look reveals that men are seeing a larger earnings boost while the numbers for women barely moved. Speaking of growth, Consumer Price Index numbers indicate that prices rose year over year just under 3 percent. Also, we look at how the White House is having a harder time finding people who want to work there. Today's show is sponsored by Battelle (Battelle.org/QI), GAIN Capital Group (gaincapital.com) and Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace). (09/13/2018)

(U.S. Edition) With Hurricane Florence at a Category 2 and still threatening, we look at what actually declaring a state of emergency entails when it comes to unlocking funds. Then, Apple's new iPhones come equipped with faster processors and superior water resistance. However, Apple appears to be overhauling more than the phones. Also, we head back to the tariff saga between the U.S. and China. Have the tariffs actually brought the Trump administration closer to its goals in that country? Today's show is sponsored by Battelle (Battelle.org/QI), GAIN Capital Group (gaincapital.com) and Indeed (indeed.com/marketplace). (09/13/2018)