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Fed pulls back curtain, Wall St. reacts
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Bob Moon
Nov 20, 2007
The Federal Reserve followed up on its announcement of increased openness by releasing the minutes of its last meeting. That led to a volatile day on Wall Street, as traders sought to figure out which way the Fed is leaning on interest rates. Bob Moon reports on the action with Kai Ryssdal.
Bracing your portfolio for the storm
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Jill Barshay
Nov 16, 2007
Investors are predicting dark times ahead for the economy. Marketplace's Jill Barshay tells you what you can do to prepare your portfolio for the worst.
Record lows versus interest rates
Oct 31, 2007
The dollar is at a record low against the euro, and investors are selling dollars as they expect the Fed to cut its key interest rate today. Stephen Beard tells us the relationship between interest rates and currencies.
Product-safety chief rejects extra funds
Oct 30, 2007
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is half the size it once was, which means it's been busy dealing with this year's record number of recalls. Yet, its acting head Nancy Nord says she doesn't want extra money that Congress is offering. John Dimsdale explains what's going on.
Another rate cut coming from the Fed?
Oct 29, 2007
The Federal Reserve meets Tuesday to consider short-term interest rates. Six weeks ago Ben Bernanke and the gang obliged Wall Street with a half-point cut. John Dimsdale reports investors have their party hats ready once again.
A bad quarter for Merrill Lynch
Oct 24, 2007
Merrill Lynch turned in its first quarterly loss in six years, and the write-downs are a few billion dollars larger than expected. Jeremy Hobson reports big bets on mortgage-related securities are partially to blame.
European leaders tackle weak dollar
Oct 19, 2007
European finance leaders are more worried than ever that the weakening dollar will curb E.U. growth. The issue will take top priority at this weekend's G7 meeting in Washington. Megan Williams reports.
Dollar's value not up to EU's liking
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Sam Eaton
Oct 8, 2007
The dollar's recent problems against the euro might be good for American exporters, but for European finance ministers meeting this week in Germany it's become a major headache. Sam Eaton reports.
E.U. concerned over weak dollar
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Kyle James
Oct 8, 2007
When the dollar is down and the euro is up, European companies are hurt. So the European Union's finance ministers are going over it in a two-day summit. Kyle James reports.
A Strong Defense of SCHIP
Oct 6, 2007
This is the best defense of why the President should have signed rather than vetoed the SCHIP legislation. It's posted on Greg Mankiw's blog. ...