Jul 24, 2008

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, July 24, 2008

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U.S. deals with inflationary pressure

by Chris Farrell

Jul 24, 2008

The Fed's latest report concludes we're facing increasing inflationary pressures amid slowing economic growth. Bob Moon talks to economics editor Chris Farrell, who still isn't convinced we have a lot to worry about.

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Questioning a minimum wage increase

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 24, 2008

The Federal minimum wage has gone up 70 cents today to $6.55 an hour, which is still behind the wage level of two dozen states. Renita Jablonski explores what questions arise from the wage increase in a slow economy.

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Discount per gallon if you use cash

by Jeff Tyler

Jul 24, 2008

A Massachusetts lawmaker is pushing to make gas cheaper if you pay with cash, with a potential savings of seven cents per gallon. Jeff Tyler reports how the discount could help independent gas stations.

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WTO may not be close to deal

by Stephen Beard

Jul 24, 2008

Negotiators are trying to reach a global trade deal by the weekend. Observers say the three-way deal is probably not going to happen, and that could hurt the world economy, as Stephen Beard reports.

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Detroit weathers depressed economy

by Scott Tong

Jul 24, 2008

Detroit has had a double whammy from home foreclosures and a faltering auto industry. So city leaders looking for investments from some unexpected places. Scott Tong reports.

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Veterans could be getting more

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 24, 2008

The Department of Veterans Affairs has seen demand for its services soar, but many veterans don't know what's available to them. So this week, the Department rolls out its first ad campaign in 30 years. Jessica Lussenhop reports.

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Fuel hedges help Southwest profit

by Dan Grech

Jul 24, 2008

Southwest may be the only big U.S. carrier to have made any money in the first half of the year. And Dan Grech reports in stark contrast to its rivals, fuel costs are actually a big reason for its success.

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Europe considers cloned food

by Stephen Beard

Jul 24, 2008

Food regulators from the European Union are raising concerns this morning about the safety of cloned animal products. Bob Moon talks to Stephen Beard in London about why European consumers are so fussy about cloned food.