Jun 30, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, June 30, 2016

A horse-drawn tram on Lendes Vigo street in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico in September 1923. Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

On today's show, we'll talk about the news that Puerto Rico has been able to avoid its debt default; the disconnect between an improving economy and the way individuals are feeling about their personal finances; and AMC's $1.1 billion offer to Carmike Cinemas.

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Economic Anxiety Index®

This is what economic anxiety looks like

by Kimberly Adams

Jun 30, 2016

Coffee shop Wi-Fi and selling family heirlooms

Susan Perkins stands in her antiques booth in Prescott, Arizona. It's one of several jobs the 72 year-old has to supplement her income.

Mariana Dale

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Puerto Rico avoids debt default — but what's next?

by Andy Uhler

Jun 30, 2016

Puerto Rico's debt will be restructured, but the future is far from certain.

An American flag and Puerto Rican flag fly next to each other in Old San Juan.

Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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Last Ditch Effort: The Panama Canal and Peak Trade

The canal has made Panama rich, but inequality persists

by David Brancaccio , Justin Ho and Katie Long

Jun 30, 2016

With over a quarter of its citizens in poverty, Panama has one of the worst income distributions in Latin America.

The view of downtown Panama City from Boca la Caja, a former fishing village.

Bill Lancz/Marketplace

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31 of 33 big U.S. banks pass stress tests

by Mitchell Hartman

Jun 30, 2016

The Federal Reserve will allow many of the nation's biggest banks to return up to two-thirds of net profits to shareholders.

JPMorgan Chase was one of the banks that passed the Fed's annual stress test.

Chris Hondros/Getty Images

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Mid-day Update

A look at America's banking institutions and Panama's economy

by David Brancaccio

Jun 30, 2016

Stress tests and wealth inequality in Panama.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about the news that Puerto Rico has been able to avoid its debt default; the disconnect between an improving economy and the way individuals are feeling about their personal finances; and AMC’s $1.1 billion offer to Carmike Cinemas.