Jul 31, 2015

Marketplace for Friday, July 31, 2015

Airing on Friday, July 31, 2015: Have you gotten a raise lately? The Federal Reserve is interested. And boutique studio SoulCycle pedals hard toward an IPO.

Segments From this episode

Beijing to host the 2022 Winter Olympics

by Kai Ryssdal and Rob Schmitz

Jul 31, 2015

The country's economy is in a different place this time around.

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Do federal contractors save the government money?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jul 31, 2015

The U.S. keeps replacing its full-time workers with contract employees.

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Greeks in crisis

Many Germans and Greeks disillusioned with euro

by Stephen Beard

Jul 31, 2015

Public sentiment towards the euro has changed over the years.

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SoulCycle pedaling hard toward IPO

by Gigi Douban

Jul 31, 2015

A question for investors: How much can a fitness fad grow?

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Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap: Interest rates, Janet Yellen and profits

by Kai Ryssdal

Jul 31, 2015

Linette Lopez and Felix Salmon join Kai Ryssdal to recap the week in business and finance.

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Employee compensation growth stalls out

by Mitchell Hartman

Jul 31, 2015

Labor costs and wages make anemic gains in second quarter reports.

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Relativity Media goes into turnaround

by Nova Safo

Jul 31, 2015

The mini Hollywood studio has filed for bankruptcy.

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Final Note

Kai Ryssdal's 10th anniversary

by Marketplace Contributor

Jul 31, 2015

Did you pay attention? There's a quiz.

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Airing on Friday, July 31, 2015: Have you gotten a raise lately? The Federal Reserve is interested. And boutique studio SoulCycle pedals hard toward an IPO.