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Feb 14, 2022

That last-minute Valentine’s Day bouquet won’t be cheap

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.

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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Segments From This Episode

Consumer sentiment is down. Will consumer spending follow?
by Mitchell Hartman
Joe Raedle/Getty Images
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index is at a 10-year low. But consumer demand and savings remain high.
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.
Thinking hearts and flowers? Valentine’s Day bouquets may cost a bit more this year
by Savannah Peters
Siegfried Modola/Getty Images
Florists say they need to charge more because their costs have gone up.

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David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
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Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
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That last-minute Valentine’s Day bouquet won’t be cheap

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Segments From This Episode

Consumer sentiment is down. Will consumer spending follow?

Key U.S.-Canada border crossing reopens after trucker blockade clears

Global markets fall on increased tensions between Russia and Ukraine

Thinking hearts and flowers? Valentine’s Day bouquets may cost a bit more this year

The Team