Marketplace Morning Report Stories

The cost of gasoline in Mexico has spiked since the start of the new year. And people there are protesting about it. That’s because President Enrique Pena Nieto’s administration deregulated the industry. The problem is that the Mexican economy is struggling and the peso is losing value.  And, the rise in gas costs could also […]

Monsanto will report earnings today. One of the biggest factors for the agricultural giant’s business is how it responds to climate change. The company has invested in things like weather analysis and biotech to help farmers grow crops in the face of changing weather patterns. But climate change is an issue for Monsanto, too.  Click […]

Later today, financial analysts over the world will look at the Fed minutes from its last meeting, where the board raised interest rates for the second time in a decade. What are the experts hoping to learn from these minutes? Next, we'll dive into a new study that shows 3,000 computer-directed rideshare vehicles could replace 14,000 free-wheeling New York taxis. Finally, a look at the "basic income" experiments that will take place in various parts of the world this upcoming year.

Puerto Rico has a new governor. Ricardo Rosselló  came into office on Monday and immediately talked about statehood as a key component in his plan to help the commonwealth resolve its debt crisis.    Click the above audio player to hear the full story.

When you ride around in a city like New York, chances are you’re stuck in traffic. You’ve probably fantasized about ways to reduce gridlock. One new study has worked out that 3,000 computer-directed rideshare vehicles could replace 14,000 free-wheeling New York taxis. What would Manhattan without cabs be like?  Click the above audio player to […]

Repeal and replace, just maybe not right this second. Republican leaders want to get rid of Obamacare, but they don't have enough seats in the Senate to repeal it directly. However, they can go after its purse strings. Next, we'll look at the good data out on Chinese manufacturing, and then visit Philly to check out an auto repair shop that caters to women.