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Jun 30, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, June 30, 2016

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the news that Puerto Rico has been able to avoid its debt default; the disconnect between an improving economy and the way individuals are feeling about their personal finances; and AMC’s $1.1 billion offer to Carmike Cinemas.

A horse-drawn tram on Lendes Vigo street in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico in September 1923.
Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

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Segments From This Episode

This is what economic anxiety looks like
by Kimberly Adams
Mariana Dale
Coffee shop Wi-Fi and selling family heirlooms
Puerto Rico avoids debt default — but what’s next?
by Andy Uhler
Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Puerto Rico's debt will be restructured, but the future is far from certain.
The canal has made Panama rich, but inequality persists
by David Brancaccio, Justin Ho and Katie Long
Bill Lancz/Marketplace
With over a quarter of its citizens in poverty, Panama has one of the worst income distributions in Latin America.
31 of 33 big U.S. banks pass stress tests
by Mitchell Hartman
Chris Hondros/Getty Images
The Federal Reserve will allow many of the nation's biggest banks to return up to two-thirds of net profits to shareholders.
A look at America’s banking institutions and Panama’s economy
by David Brancaccio
Stress tests and wealth inequality in Panama.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, June 30, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

This is what economic anxiety looks like

Puerto Rico avoids debt default — but what’s next?

The canal has made Panama rich, but inequality persists

31 of 33 big U.S. banks pass stress tests

A look at America’s banking institutions and Panama’s economy