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Victoria Craig

Victoria Craig is the former host of Marketplace Morning Report’s global edition produced by the BBC World Service in London. She graduated from the University of Missouri (go Tigers!) with a degree in broadcast journalism. Before moving to the U.K. in 2017, she covered Wall Street,  reporting for five years on U.S. stocks and the economy from New York City. When she’s not in front of the microphone, you can find Victoria baking or curling up with a good book at home, hiking in the English countryside, or travelling through her new European playground.

Latest from Victoria Craig

  • Billionaire Elon Musk is ending his plan to acquire Twitter for $44 billion.
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    First, Jeffery Cleveland joins us to discuss the recovering markets and inflation. We examine a snapshot of supplemental poverty data. Erik Gordon from the University of Michigan explains the significance of Twitter shareholders voting in favor of Elon Musk’s takeover bid.

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  • People walk by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 23, 2022 in New York City. After a week of steep losses, markets were up in Monday morning trading.
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    The markets of the world recover from Tuesday’s inflation data. Gas prices are dropping, but prices for other things are high – we try to explain why. Lynn Malerba’s ascension to U.S. Treasurer carries special weight for Native communities.

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  • The European Commission president stressed the EU's resolve to ensure 
Russian President Vladimir Putin fails in his war in Ukraine.
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    From the BBC World Service: Delivering her annual state of the union address, Ursula von der Leyen said the Kremlin had put Russia on the path to oblivion. But the war in Ukraine has contributed to many economic challenges across Europe, with the European Commission president outlining proposals to deal with its impact on energy prices and supply. Plus, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Jamaica faces growing calls to remove the monarch as head of state. 

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  • The SEC is proposing rules changes to the market that could aid smaller investors.
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    The August consumer price index showed a drop in inflation … just not as much as many would have liked. Susan Schmidt joins us to discuss the general reaction to the data. Twitter’s former cybersecurity chief testifies before the Senate. China’s strict lockdowns are leading to local food shortages.

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  • People are quitting at record rates — that includes CEOs.
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    First, a report illustrates some of the struggles small businesses are still facing. As a rail strike looms, we look at the role the rail system plays in shipping. At least 500,000 people have had to leave the labor force because of struggles with long-haul COVID symptoms, according to a Stanford and MIT study.

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  • There's discontent over China's strategy of eliminating COVID-19 infections by locking down apartment blocks after just one new case.
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    From the BBC World Service: About 60 million people have been locked down across China since the beginning of August as the Beijing government continues its strict zero-COVID strategy. Plus, the European Commission prepares to announce measures to help its 27 member countries move away from using Russian energy sources. And, with worries the economic costs of supporting Ukraine might be too much for some NATO allies, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for greater co-operation and more arms support.

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  • That's because the quality of vehicles has only improved over time, and because people didn't drive as much during the pandemic.
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    There’s a sense among forecasters that inflated eased up last month, which should show in the upcoming consumer price index. Julia Coronado discusses that with us to open up the week. The Fed’s Beige Book offers a snapshot on demand for business loans. The BBC’s Victoria Craig helps us check in on the British economy in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. 

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  • Ukraine has accused Russia of damaging critical infrastructure, which has caused power outages in eastern Ukraine.
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    From the BBC World Service: Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has accused Russia of attacking civilian infrastructure, resulting in widespread blackouts in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. There are concerns for how prepared the regions are for the upcoming winter. Plus, British economic growth slowed in July and another public holiday for the Queen’s funeral next week could dampen growth this month.

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  • Many parents rely on the U.S. News and World Report college rankings, but even evolved, there are still some things the rankings can't share.
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    Many people lean on the U.S. News list of best colleges and universities to help make their school choice, but what goes into those rankings? Major credit card companies are going to start keeping track of gun store purchases. We check in on a Texas ruling that deals with employers, religious liberty, and HIV medication. 

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  • Some countries in Eastern Europe objected to Germany building ties with Russia around natural gas imports via the Nord Stream pipeline. Now, Germany is scrambling to prepare for additional supply cuts.
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    Russia has cut down its gas exports to Europe, leaving officials to figure out a solution as winter crawls closer. We get a less than promising update on the U.S. grain crop. Christopher Low of FHN Financial discusses why American consumers are borrowing more.

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