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Jay Siebold

Technical Director, Marketplace Morning Report

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  • Jun 9, 2020

    France’s aerospace “state of emergency”

    France has added additional aid to support plane manufacturers and its national airline.
    Zakaria Abdelkafi/AFP via Getty Images

    The French government releases more aid with fears a slump in demand for airplanes could turn Toulouse into the “new Detroit.” What are the longer-term implications of a drop in electricity demand during COVID-19 restrictions?

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  • Jun 8, 2020

    Is the worst behind us?

    Projections for the second quarter are staggering, but will the U.S. economy see a rebound after that?
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    Surprise job growth. State reopenings. Market optimism. And positive economic growth projections for the third quarter. Plus, of a potential mega-merger in the pharmaceutical industry. And, the significance of a Russian tanker’s voyage through the Arctic.

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  • Jun 8, 2020

    The U.S. COVID-19 epicenter is starting to reopen

    Some businesses can reopen and construction can start back up in New York City.
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    New York City enters phase one of its reopening. OPEC extends record cuts in oil production. We check back in with one of many Black-owned businesses left out of the first round of the PPP.

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  • Jun 8, 2020

    Could UK quarantine fury end up in court?

    New rules require international passengers arriving in the U.K. to self-isolate for 14 days.
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    European airlines criticize UK government rules for arriving international passengers. Could a social enterprise model work for a COVID-19 vaccine? The pandemic could wipe half a trillion dollars from Asian economies. 

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  • Jun 5, 2020

    Surprise drop in unemployment

    There's been a welcome increase in hiring in May.
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    The U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped from nearly 15% in April to 13.3% in May. Economic divides by race are apparent in the numbers, though: the rate for Black people ticked slightly higher. And, where are sports leagues on reopening?

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  • Jun 5, 2020

    Where job losses are most concentrated

    Areas that depend significantly on tourism and travel got hit hard by COVID-19 early on, and it hasn't gotten much better.
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    This week, the Labor Department listed the cities that have been hardest hit by layoffs. The president has a new executive order, allowing federal agencies to bypass some environmental laws. What drives theft and vandalism during protests?

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  • Jun 5, 2020

    Potential COVID-19 vaccine production begins

    Potential COVID-19 vaccine production begins
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    AstraZeneca begins production of a potential COVID-19 vaccine. New U.S. trade restrictions on 33 Chinese technology firms go into effect. English pubs turn to takeout services for survival.

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  • Jun 4, 2020

    LA’s pledge to move money out of policing

    Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says his city cut $100 million to $150 million from the police department.
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    Rehiring has been happening, but slowly. Another 1.9 million people filed jobless claims last week. LA will move money out of policing. Congress’ new rules for PPP loans. A look at how housing came to be precarious for many.

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  • Jun 4, 2020

    Addressing economic disparities by race

    "If we're going to correct the the police violence, we're going to have to correct the systemic violence inflicted upon black Americans every day," Andre M. Perry says.
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    Reimagining a new economy post-COVID-19 requires eliminating racial inequities, says Andre M. Perry. And, a new report shows that many people working for public schools are losing their jobs.

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  • Jun 4, 2020

    When can U.S. airlines land in China?

    Doubt remains over whether U.S.-based airlines will be permitted to fly to China.
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    President Trump threatened to ban Chinese airlines from landing in the U.S., if Beijing refused to allow U.S. flights to China resume. LVMH’s bid to buy Tiffany & Co is under review. Europe’s central bank plans more stimulus.

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