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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.

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  • The Gap lets go of Old Navy. SpaceX heads to the International Space Station over the weekend in the hopes of eventually getting Americans back into space in U.S.-made spacecraft. Your airline ticket to Hawaii may get cheaper thanks to Southwest. Today’s show is sponsored by Amenity Health, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Brothers Printers.

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  • From the BBC World Service… A day after talks of denuclearization broke down between the U.S. and North Korea, South Korea’s president gave a speech insisting meaningful progress was, in fact, made during the two-day talks. We’ll explore why the country has such a large stake in the its northern neighbor’s international relationship. Then, as people live longer, governments around the world are grappling with how to deal with higher health care costs. Wearable technology, though, could hold the key to alleviating the strain. Today’s show is sponsored by Amenity Health, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Brothers Printers.

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  • Tariffs take a toll on the GDP. President Trump “walks away” during the North Korea summit. Plus, there are a lot more $100 bills in circulation, and the reason might be less nefarious than you might think. Today’s show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian Foods, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Amazon Web Services.

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  • It’s been a decade since subscription-box trailblazers like Birchbox revolutionized retail.
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    Might an abundance of consumer choices saturate the subscription-box market?

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  • The rate of farm loan delinquencies is at a 9-year high, due, in part, to President Trump’s tariffs and low crop prices. The attention humanitarian crises get in the media is impacting the amount of aid going to troubled zones. Plus, as it competes with hospitality disrupters like Airbnb, Marriott focuses on guest “experiences.” And TikTok pays a record fine over children’s privacy. Today’s show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian Foods, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Amazon Web Services.

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  • From the BBC World Service… President Trump’s second summit with North Korea’s leader ends early and without a deal. The news sent ructions through South Korea’s financial markets. Then, economic repercussions of the escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan are being felt globally. But it wasn’t long ago that relations between the two countries softened. So how has the breakdown in relations impacted businesses on both sides of the border? Plus, a look at whether the subscription-box market has peaked. Today’s show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian Foods, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Amazon Web Services.

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  • We’re at the end of earnings season, and the news was good, for the most part. But is this the calm before the storm? French carmaker Peugeot says it’s coming back stateside. Plus, Marie Kondo’s popular downsizing movement could work out great for the resale industry. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, Indeed and Amazon Web Services.

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  • By most accounts, the U.S. economy is doing well, except when we’re talking about farmers. Spotify launches in India, a country with 400 million mobile phone users. Plus, some companies are now offering student loan repayment benefits to attract quality employees. And, in case you’re interested, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is up for sale at a big discount. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, Indeed and Amazon Web Services.

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  • From the BBC World Service… Ahead of President Trump’s dinner with Kim Jong Un, Boeing announced deals totaling $16 billion with two Vietnamese aircraft carriers. Then, with less than 10 percent of users in Asia, Spotify has just launched its streaming service in India. But in a crowded market, how does it plan to stand out? Plus, what New Zealand can teach Britain about life after Brexit. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, Indeed and Amazon Web Services.

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  • The big credit rating agencies testify before Congress today as it considers a bill allowing consumers to challenge their ratings, among other protections. Also testifying on Capitol Hill Tuesday is Fed Chair Jerome Powell. How might the markets react? Plus, amid riding health care costs, North Carolina is trying to lower prices for state workers, which could actually mean higher payments to some providers. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, WellFrame, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Brother Printers.

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