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Sep 19, 2013

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, September 19, 2013

Europe’s reaction to the big non-tapering Fed news. Companies now will have to report how their CEOs’ pay stacks up against the pay of their other employees. And with Mexico close to missing out on next year’s World Cup, a look at how important soccer is to the country’s economy.

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Segments From This Episode

Mind the gap: What do CEO-to-worker pay ratios really reveal?
by Mark Garrison
The SEC wants companies to disclose the gap between CEO and median-employee compensation. The idea gained traction after the financial crisis amid broader concerns about income inequality.
If Mexico doesn’t qualify for the World Cup, the fans aren’t the only ones that will be weeping
by David Brancaccio
If the Mexican national soccer team doesn't qualify for next year's World Cup, it could be a big economic blow on both sides of the border.
European markets surge in reaction to the Fed’s decision
The Federal Reserve's big surprise: no cuts to bond buying for now. And European investors gladly welcome the news.
Tapering? The Fed says, not so fast
by David Weinberg
For many economists, yesterday's news from the Federal Reserve came out of left field. Apparently, the economy still isn't strong enough to taper off that bond buying stimulus.
Looking for a house on a budget? How does $1 sound?
by David Brancaccio
But there's a catch.
JPMorgan agrees to pay $920 million in fines over bad bets
by David Weinberg
The 'London Whale' saga continues
New job title: Mansion reporter
by Gigi Douban
Publications are hiring reporters to cover the luxury life. Could you qualify?
PODCAST: The Fed throws economists off guard
by David Brancaccio
The Federal Reserve's big surprise: no cuts to bond buying for now, the economy isn't strong enough. JPMorgan agrees to pay up big for trading loss. Homes in Indiana on sale for $1. And the glamorous side of journalism.
Federal Reserve confounds the economic forecasters
by David Brancaccio
The Federal Reserve's big surprise: no cuts to bond buying for now, the economy isn't strong enough.