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The economy? Well, on the one hand . . .
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Bob Moon
Jul 7, 2006
The US labor market added 121,000 jobs last month. But that was below analysts' expectations. Meanwhile, wages were up. Could that signal inflation? Bob Moon reports that economists are scratching their heads about what it all means.
EU considers sacking China's plastic bags
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Scott Tong
Jul 7, 2006
Another trade war between China and the European Union is brewing. This time it's over disposable plastic bags. Scott Tong reports.
Aer Lingus going public
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Jeff Tyler
Jul 6, 2006
The Irish parliament voted today to privatize its national airline. While US airlines are struggling, carriers abroad have been raking in the profits — especially Aer Lingus. So why let it go? Jeff Tyler reports.
Mexico, kill your monopolies
Jul 5, 2006
Commentator Glenn Hubbard argues that Mexico needs to liberalize its economy further in order to stem the exodus of its citizens to the United States.
Who is Felipe Calderon?
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Dan Grech
Jul 5, 2006
It may take months to resolve Mexico's disputed presidential elections, but the winner appears to be business-friendly Felipe Calderon. What policies is he likely to pursue if he's declared the winner? Dan Grech reports.
Modern capitalism is color-blind
Jul 3, 2006
Newspapers around the country have recently chronicled the dire economic plight of many black men. Commentator Marcellus Andrews says the issue has less to do with racism and more to do with the nature of our economy.
Child poverty grows
Jun 28, 2006
A new study out shows the number of children living in poverty is up 8 percent. Hillary Wicai has more.
Forget <i>in</i>flation, that's deflation looming
Jun 21, 2006
Commentator Robert Reich warns Fed Chief Ben Bernanke not to become too focused on inflation and miss possible warning signs of deflation.
Inflating inflation
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Scott Tong
Jun 16, 2006
The Fed is allergic to inflation. But is inflation really in the air? And how can it irritate your family budget? Scott Tong finds out.
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