Marketplace for Monday, March 28, 2016

Segments From This Episode

• Ever wonder how coupons work?

  by Annie Baxter

  

  2.4 billion paper coupons were redeemed last year alone.

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• The U.S. trade deficit: is it as simple as Trump says?

  by Lizzie O'Leary

  Republican front runner says it's all about winners and losers. But is it?

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• Sephora teams up with iconic black hair brand

  by Marketplace Contributor

  

  Madam C.J. Walker's legendary hair line is being relaunched for the 21st century.

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• Consumers keep a tight hold on their wallets

  by Mark Garrison

  

  According to new numbers, spending is down, but savings are up. That's a mixed bag for the U.S. economy.

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• Brussels’ economy is rebounding after terrorist attacks

  by Lizzie O'Leary

  BBC reporter Dan Johnson says restaurants and bars in the Belgian capital sit empty.

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• Loyal customers part of the price for Starwood Hotels

  by Amy Scott

  

  In the bidding war for the hotel and resort company, loyalty counts

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• Is the gig economy really just the Uber economy?

  by Lizzie O'Leary

  

  Economist say Uber drivers are the largest part of this industry's workforce.

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