Nov 18, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, November 18, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about Volkswagen's decision to cut 30,000 jobs in the aftermath of its emissions cheating scandal; why some E.R. visits are costing patients much more than they expected; and how a NAFTA withdrawal could affect Mexico.

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An end to NAFTA could send Mexico into a deep recession

by David Brancaccio

Nov 18, 2016

And the U.S. would also suffer, says journalist León Krauze.

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Donald Trump shake hands after a meeting in Mexico City on August 31, 2016.

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Minimum wage is on the rise in certain states

by Mark Garrison

Nov 18, 2016

There's broad voter support for the hikes, but little political movement in D.C.

A Service Employees International Union member celebrates after California Governor Jerry Brown signed landmark legislation SB 3 into law on April 4, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

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Thought you were in-network? Surprise!

by Dan Gorenstein

Nov 18, 2016

Some E.R. doctors lead to unexpected bills.

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Trump tweet exaggerates influence over Ford plant's fate

by Annie Baxter

Nov 18, 2016

Ford says it has no plans to shutter U.S. plants.

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Mid-day Update

Let's talk about bonds

by David Brancaccio

Nov 18, 2016

The bond market, the gig economy's effect on retailers, and minimum wage increases.

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Retailers may find it harder to find workers for holidays because of the gig economy

by Mitchell Hartman

Nov 18, 2016

We’re coming up on the holiday shopping season. And you can be sure retail and delivery companies know that. They’re trying to hire temporary seasonal workers. Target, UPS, Amazon, the list goes on — they’re all competing to staff their sales counters and get orders out the door — and it’s tough because unemployment’s even […]

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about Volkswagen’s decision to cut 30,000 jobs in the aftermath of its emissions cheating scandal; why some E.R. visits are costing patients much more than they expected; and how a NAFTA withdrawal could affect Mexico.