Sep 1, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, September 1, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about Trump's visit to Mexico; why the quest for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership may be fizzling out; and the rise of the home equity line of credit.

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Home equity lines of credit on the rise

by Lewis Wallace

Sep 1, 2016

Some worry as a form of loan popular before the financial crash becomes popular again.

Home equity lines of credit are making a steady comeback, according to some experts.

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Europeans say TTIP future is uncertain

by Stephen Beard

Sep 1, 2016

The EU-U.S. trade deal is still being negotiated, but some doubt it will survive.

Protesters rally against the TTIP in Hanover, Germany back in April.

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Border communities seek economic integration

by Kimberly Adams

Sep 1, 2016

With the campaigns focused on immigration, a look at the cross-border economy.

A mural adorns the U.S.-Mexico border fence, as seen from Tijuana, Mexico.

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Flood insurance problem: same houses, over and over

by Jed Kim

Sep 1, 2016

A report shows about 2,100 homes have been flooded — and compensated — more than 10 times.

Resident Tracy Thornton walks through a flooded Louisiana neighborhood in August.

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Mid-day Update

What does full employment really mean?

by David Brancaccio

Sep 1, 2016

A preview of tomorrow's jobs report, federal flood insurance payouts, how border communities feel about the U.S.-Mexico relationship, and why Samsung's stock has dropped.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about Trump’s visit to Mexico; why the quest for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership may be fizzling out; and the rise of the home equity line of credit.