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Paulson talks trade in China
Apr 2, 2008
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson was in China today talking with his Chinese counterpart about trade, energy and the environment. Lisa Chow reports from Beijing.
Cooking books in New Century
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Amy Scott
Mar 27, 2008
A report on mortgage lender New Century Financial says auditors at KPMG went along with questionable accounting practices. Amy Scott reports KPMG strongly disagrees with the report, but recent activities raise eyebrows.
Cheap dollar helps H&M profits
Mar 27, 2008
H&M, Europe's second-largest clothing store chain, enjoyed a healthy rise in profits in the first quarter. Megan Williams reports how the cheap dollar is helping the retailer and why growth will likely continue.
A European Adventure
Mar 26, 2008
Question: I am to take a trip to Europe this summer with two friends of mine before our senior year of high school. I have about all the money I...
Your money's no good here
Mar 21, 2008
With the dollar dropping fast, it's not surprising that it's falling out of favor overseas. As Rico Gagliano discovered during a trip to India, greenbacks aren't what they used to be.
China's biggest bank sells off bonds
Mar 21, 2008
China's biggest bank will sell more than $1 billion in bonds, backed by Chinese corporate loans, to fellow Chinese banks. It's good timing, with U.S. banks in disarray, but Chinese corporations aren't as transparent as their Western counterparts. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Will taxpayers pay for Bear bailout?
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Bob Moon
Mar 17, 2008
The Federal Reserve committed $30 billion in taxpayer money to guarantee the riskiest part of Bear's portfolio in the JP Morgan sale. Kai Ryssdal speaks to Bob Moon about whether the move could ultimately benefit taxpayers.
Construction signs of a new Silk Road
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Kai Ryssdal
and Scott Tong
Mar 14, 2008
The port of Dubai offers a snapshot of the Middle East's place in the global economy. Goods and capital flowing between countries, with the U.S. rarely in sight. Kai Ryssdal and Scott Tong report from Dubai and the Chinese port city of Qingdao.
Emirates Airlines enjoys more thrust
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Kai Ryssdal
Mar 13, 2008
On his trip to Dubai, Kai Ryssdal flew on Emirates Airlines, one of the top 10 airlines in the world measured by passengers carried and miles flown. But it's not operated like other airlines. Here's his report.