09/22/11
Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, September 22, 2011
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Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, September 22, 2011
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Young adults hit hardest in recessionary job market
U.S. Census data out today says that the latest recession hurt jobs prospects the most for the youngest would-be entrants into the workforce.
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A free trade deal could also mean job training in the U.S.
The ongoing talks to reach a free trade deal with Korea, Panama and Colombia could soon be within reach; the decision could come hand-and-hand with a jobs training program here in the U.S.
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'Operation Twist' missing the mark on intended effect
Just a few hours into its life, "Operation Twist" is holding little water in global markets. We talk to Diane Swonk about why it's having the opposite of intended effect.
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Businesses fret over Palestinian U.N. vote
The Palestinian government is pushing for the United Nations to vote on allowing their country full entry into the organization. But if the vote passes, what does this mean for the local economies?
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A surprise reaction to Federal Reserve monetary stimulus
The Federal Reserve announced its plan of attack yesterday to help stimulate the economy. So why are global markets reacting so negatively?
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The Fed does the 'Twist' and no one decides to dance
The Federal Reserve announced yesterday that it will implement a plan to lower interest rates and make bond-buying less attractive.
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More Facebook changes include easier media sharing
At its annual developers conference today, Facebook is expected to announce greater integration of music and entertainment services.
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Used car prices rise amid economic worries
Higher demand and tighter supply have raised used car prices, in some cases close to the cost of a new model.
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Health care workers keep strike short, for now
Thousands of nurses and other health care workers are staging a walkout today in protest over benefit cuts. Most will only picket for a day, hoping their message gets across.
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The psychology behind market panics
In this time of economic uncertainty, we're more prone to market panics. But why do they exist and what are the causes?
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