Feb 14, 2022
That last-minute Valentine’s Day bouquet won’t be cheap
If you want a dozen red roses for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, florists say you better be prepared to pay more.
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This Valentine's Day, inflation is also running red hot. Supply chain disruptions are a part of rising prices. And that goes for flowers, too. Also, a major trade route between the U.S. and Canada is open to traffic once again after police cleared out those protesting Canada's COVID rules. Plus, consumers aren't feeling very confident about the economy. How does that affect spending? And, markets around the world start the week down on fears of Russia invading Ukraine.
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Key U.S.-Canada border crossing reopens after trucker blockade clears
Marketplace’s Nova Safo reports.
Global markets fall on increased tensions between Russia and Ukraine
The BBC’s Victoria Craig, host of the global edition of Marketplace Morning Report, has more.
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David Brancaccio
Host
Victoria Craig
Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan
Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin
Producer, BBC
Jay Siebold
Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey
Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder
Producer
Erika Soderstrom
Producer
Rose Conlon
Producer
Redmond Carolipio
Digital Producer
Jesson Duller
Media Producer
Brian Allison
Technical Director
