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Sep 13, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, September 13, 2016

On today’s show, we’ll talk about forecasts that are pointing to low oil prices; preview key highlights from a conversation between Treasury Secretary Jack Lew and host David Brancaccio about taxing global businesses; and look at the concept of 30-hour work weeks.

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew speaks during a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council in June in Washington, D.C.
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Segments From This Episode

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Apple’s tax bill and the next financial downturn
by David Brancaccio
PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images
The US may be safer financially than it was eight years ago, but is it strong enough to weather weakness from around the world?
Oil glut to continue into 2017, says International Energy Agency
by Lewis Wallace
David McNew/Getty Images
Despite weakening demand growth, pumping continues apace.
The pros and cons of a 30-hour work week
by Mark Garrison
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Some of Amazon's employees are going to start working less.
Census Bureau to release new poverty numbers
by Kimberly Adams
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
The agency will release rates of poverty and health insurance coverage for 2015.
U.S. economy moving at a healthy tortoise’s pace
by Mark Garrison
A big picture look at the U.S. economy, tiered airline pricing, and fears about the next financial crisis.
Race to the (seat) bottom
by Amy Scott
ROMEO GACAD/AFP/Getty Images
To compete with low-cost carriers, airlines offer stripped-down fares.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, September 13, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Apple’s tax bill and the next financial downturn

Oil glut to continue into 2017, says International Energy Agency

The pros and cons of a 30-hour work week

Census Bureau to release new poverty numbers

U.S. economy moving at a healthy tortoise’s pace

Race to the (seat) bottom