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Aug 10, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, August 10, 2016

On today’s show, we’ll talk about complaints over the amount of ads during the Olympics; look back at China’s decision to devalue the yuan last year; and explore why many areas are reluctant to purchase flood insurance.

USA's Michael Phelps kisses his gold medal on the podium after Team USA won the Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Final during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images

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Segments From This Episode

Many in flood zones don’t carry flood insurance
by Marketplace Contributor
Anne Li
Flooding is the most expensive — and most frequent — natural disaster.
We’re complaining about Olympics commercials. A lot.
by Andy Uhler
Chris McGrath/Getty Images
NBC's broadcast of the Olympics is full of ads, but the numbers are actually down.
Jumbo mortgages bigger piece of the housing pie
by Mitchell Hartman
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jumbo mortgages constitute a growing share of mortgage lending by big banks, which may disadvantage people of color in the housing market.
Cellphone giants are sued for discounting 911 calls
by Sally Herships
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
A lawsuit claims cellphone discounts have left 911 call centers out of pocket.
How did companies do this earnings season?
by David Brancaccio
Earnings season, lawsuits against telecom companies, and the rise of jumbo mortgages.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, August 10, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

Many in flood zones don’t carry flood insurance

We’re complaining about Olympics commercials. A lot.

Jumbo mortgages bigger piece of the housing pie

Cellphone giants are sued for discounting 911 calls

How did companies do this earnings season?