Jun 22, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, June 22, 2016

A cargo ship makes its way through the Miraflores locks as it crosses the Panama Canal on April 7, 2016 in Panama City. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

On today's show, we'll talk about the tough time that shipping businesses are currently experiencing. Plus, we'll also look at the newly unveiled health care plan from Republicans.

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Last Ditch Effort: The Panama Canal and Peak Trade

What happens when shipping lines build for growth that never comes

by David Brancaccio , Katie Long and Justin Ho

Jun 22, 2016

The shipping industry is seeing prices collapse as slowing global trade growth drags down demand.

A container ship exits the Panama Canal toward the Pacific Ocean, with the Balboa Yacht Club in the fore.

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Brexit

A Brexit could hit Japanese currency traders hard

by Andy Uhler

Jun 22, 2016

If Britain does vote to exit the EU, Japan will be among the first markets to know.

Inside the dealing room of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Bank.

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Mid-day Update

Elon Musk is aiming to merge his car and solar panel companies

by David Brancaccio

Jun 22, 2016

A possible merger between Tesla and Solar City, Brexit and the markets, and the IEX exchange.

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Brad Katsuyama, IEX co-founder, on how his new stock exchange will make people feel safer

by David Brancaccio

Jun 22, 2016

350 millionths of a second can make quite a difference.

IEX Group President and CEO Bradley Katsuyama testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Investigations Subcommittee about high-speed stock trading in U.S. markets on Capitol Hill back in 2014.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about the tough time that shipping businesses are currently experiencing. Plus, we’ll also look at the newly unveiled health care plan from Republicans.