Aug 25, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, August 25, 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks on stage during a campaign rally in Austin, Texas on Tuesday. SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images

On today's show, we'll talk about the news that Orlando hospitals have decided not to bill victims of the mass shooting at a gay nightclub back in June; look at the potential for an interest rate hike; and interview a Gallup economist about who tends to support Republican Donald Trump for president.

Segments From this episode

What differentiates Trump supporters economically?

by David Brancaccio

Aug 25, 2016

The answer isn't trade or income level.

Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump gives thumbs up to the crowd at a rally in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Nevada’s a whole new economic ballgame for candidates

by Mark Garrison

Aug 25, 2016

There's a tight race between Clinton and Trump in the state.

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Brexit

In UK, Brexit vote effects still unclear

by Stephen Beard

Aug 25, 2016

Two months after the UK voted to quit the EU, the predicted catastrophe hasn't materialized.

Unemployment in Britain has fallen to an 11-year low.

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New home sales up, existing home sales down

by Mitchell Hartman

Aug 25, 2016

A strengthening housing market brings a shortage of homes for sale, and rising prices for would-be homebuyers.

A view of a home for sale in San Francisco, California.

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Orlando hospitals waiving bills of Pulse nightclub victims

by Andy Uhler

Aug 25, 2016

Hospital officials could end up waiving $5.5 million of medical care.

Orlando Health will look to community groups, charities and benefits to help.

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Mid-day Update

How Italy is planning to help victims of the magnitude 6.2 earthquake

by David Brancaccio

Aug 25, 2016

The magnitude 6.2 earthquake in central Italy, Nevada's economic concerns, and Brexit.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about the news that Orlando hospitals have decided not to bill victims of the mass shooting at a gay nightclub back in June; look at the potential for an interest rate hike; and interview a Gallup economist about who tends to support Republican Donald Trump for president.