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• Worries over COVID-19 and the slower pace of U.S. economic growth triggered a sharp selloff in U.S. stock markets and interest rates dropped to near record lows, as investors sold stock and purchased safer U.S. treasuries. Economic analyst Hank Fishkind tells 90.7’s Matthew Peddie that it’s a serious trend for the US and for the Central Florida economy, because of its structure and dependence on tourism.
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• Florida’s economic outlook for 2020 is good but not great, according to economic commentator Hank Fishkind. He tells 90.7’s Matthew Peddie that slowing domestic migration and tourism are worrying signs for the economy.
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• Both the Orlando area and Volusia County saw record-breaking tourism numbers last year, according to new reports. Economic analyst Hank Fishkind looks at what’s driving these new record levels of visitors…and how long the tourism boom may last.
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• Theme parks draw tourists to Orlando, but they aren’t the only attractions in the city beautiful. You can step off the beaten path and visit a jam factory, feed alligators, or even try skiing indoors. We chat to Jon Busdeker, co-author of the new edition of 100 Things To Do In Orlando Before You Die.
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• Orlando International Airport traffic continues to grow. The Airport’s building a new South Terminal, but with passenger numbers increasing, can the 2020 completion date come soon enough?
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• How do you keep a boatload of passengers entertained? We look at how cruise companies are building bigger and better ships, and what the booming cruise industry means for Florida.
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• New state tourism numbers show Florida has already set another record this year. But 90.7’s economic analyst Hank Fishkind says the report is a bit more nuanced than it appears.
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