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Dec 24, 2014

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday December 24, 2014

Airing on Wednesday December 24, 2014: More on news that South Korea has indicted the CEO of Uber. And ahead of the final Jobless Claims report for 2014, we take a final look at holiday hiring and its impact on the overall jobs numbers. Plus, in the wake of the Russian economic meltdown, we explore whether or not Russians are taking their money and panic-buying properties in London as a way to safeguard their money.

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Segments From This Episode

Some of Santa’s elves are also lumberjacks
by Annie Baxter
One entrepreneur in Minnesota is hand delivering trees, dressed as an elf.
Holiday hiring could be at its highest since 2000
by Mitchell Hartman
Strong seasonal retail hiring boosts the spending power of American consumers.
Ruble woes spark London house-buying spree
Rich Russians eager to move their money are snapping up pricey London houses.
Travel snafus delight retailers
by Tim Fitzsimons
A look at who wins when travelers are the losers.
PODCAST: Christmas tree economy
by David Brancaccio
A look ahead to markets in 2015, Uber in South Korea, and trees delivered by elves.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday December 24, 2014

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Segments From This Episode

Some of Santa’s elves are also lumberjacks

Holiday hiring could be at its highest since 2000

Ruble woes spark London house-buying spree

Travel snafus delight retailers

PODCAST: Christmas tree economy