Segments From This Episode

• The improvements we're seeing in jobless claims numbers are not enough to lift millions out of unemployment

  That’s according to Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton. While the number of initial jobless claims fell last week, that doesn’t tell the whole story, Swonk said. “Pandemic unemployment claims, which are separate from initial unemployment, claims actually increased during the week and offset some of that improvement. We’re still averaging more than a million claims a week, which is just staggeringly high.”

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• California Attractions and Parks Association says theme parks in the state are exploring legal action because they haven’t been able to reopen

  Marketplace’s Erika Beras reports.

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• The luxury short-term rental market finds its niche

  by John Laurenson

  

  A market for people who are seeking select properties, and who are willing to pay the price. Concierge and helicopter service, anyone?

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