Jul 16, 2021

The president plans to warn U.S. companies about Hong Kong

A person holds a Chinese national flag during a flag-raising assembly marking the 24th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on July 1, 2021 in Hong Kong, China. Anthony Kwan/Getty Images

The Biden administration is preparing to issue a warning to American businesses about the risks of operating in Hong Kong due to mounting surveillance and data security concerns. Plus, the simple reason the federal government is having a hard time recruiting federal wildland firefighters; and where optimism is being felt in this economy ... and where it isn't.

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Washington is warning U.S. companies about doing business in Hong Kong.

Marketplace’s Nancy Marshall-Genzer joins us to discuss.

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Higher pay urged for federal wildland firefighters

by Amanda Peacher

Jul 16, 2021

The need for firefighters is greater than ever. But the federal government is having a hard time finding recruits.

The federal government is having a hard time finding firefighter recruits, in part because the $15-an-hour base pay is not competitive.

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Consumer sentiment offers another window into economic recovery

by Caroline Champlin

Jul 16, 2021

All eyes will be on feelings about inflation for the month of July.

The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey One question in the consumer sentiment survey asks people about the big purchases they make for their homes, like appliances and furniture.

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