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Dec 19, 2011

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, December 19, 2011

Markets around the world are reacting to the death of Kim Jong-Il, and where North Korea will go from here. Foreclosures in the U.S. will be put on hold for two weeks. In Las Vegas, more focus is being put on the non-gambling experience. Allan Sloan offers his thoughts on the business story of the year, and what we’ll be talking about 2012.

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Segments From This Episode

What Kim Jong-Il’s successor could do for North Korea
by Adriene Hill
Now that Kim Jong-Il is no longer the leader, questions remain as to what direction his son Kim Jong-Un will to to help, or hurt, his country.
U.S. economic relationship with North Korea unlikely to change
by Adriene Hill
The death of Kim Jong-Il still leaves much to be determined before the U.S. will ever remove sanctions against North Korea and engage in an economic relationship with the country
What was the business story of 2011?
by Adriene Hill
Allan Sloan offers his thoughts on the business story of the year, and what we'll be talking about 2012.
Payroll tax cut debate continues in Washington
by David Gura
Debate over whether payroll tax cuts are good for the economy, both in the short and long-term, continues to cause friction in Washington as a deadline fast approaches
The state of North Korea’s economy
by David Gura
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il left the economy of his country in shambles, with a sharp divide between the rich and poor.
Vegas without the gambling
by Eve Troeh
Caesar's Palace's new Octavius tower will be a boutique casino less focused on the gambling experience. The non-gambling approach is a new trend for Sin City.
Consumers are spending, but still skittish
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
A new report shows Americans' feelings of financial security rebounded during November, but only back to the same levels as last year.
Foreclosures on hold for the holidays
by Mitchell Hartman
Big lenders are halting foreclosures for the next two weeks. But after the new year, foreclosures will speed up again.
PODCAST: The latest Saab story, what’s next for North Korea
by Mary Dooe
Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images
Markets around the world are reacting to the death of Kim Jong-Il, and where North Korea will go from here. Foreclosures in the U.S. will be put on hold for two weeks. In Las Vegas, more focus is being put on the non-gambling experience. Allan Sloan offers his thoughts on the business story of the year, and what we'll be talking about 2012.
After Kim Jong-Il, uncertainty for future of North Korea
by Jeremy Hobson
Kim Jong-Il, the leader of North Korea, has passed away, leaving room for much uncertainty in his country.
Where North Korea’s economy stands today
by David Gura
Under Kim Jong-Il, North Korean society was sharply divided between rich and poor, and great emphasis was put on building up the military.
Will the 2% payroll tax increase come soon?
by Julia Coronado
If lawmakers in Washington don't agree on a deal soon, Americans could soon feel a 2 percent tax hike come the first of the year
Payroll tax cut decision down to the wire
by Jeremy Hobson
Last week, the Senate agreed on a two month temporary extension of the payroll tax cuts, but the House of Representatives is yet to get on board. We speak to Congressman John Carter of Texas as to whether it will happen.
North Korea will go about ‘business as usual’
by Adriene Hill
With inflation soaring, the last few years have been particularly difficult for the North Korean people, and that isn't likely to change right away
Mid-day Extra: MTV’s Choose or Lose gets lost
by Jeremy Hobson and Adriene Hill
After 20 years, MTV's long running campaign to get youth voters to the poles is getting revamped — starting with the name