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Checking in on the bailout package
Oct 27, 2008
Three weeks after the $700 billion bailout package seems a good time to find out how it's going. To chat about the bailout and who's lining up to get their share, Kai Ryssdal called economist Doug Elmendorf at the Brookings Institution.
America feels when Asian markets fall
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Scott Tong
Oct 27, 2008
The Hong Kong, Philippines and Japanese markets today reached considerable lows. Bill Radke talks to Scott Tong in Shanghai, who explains why the psychology of the drop is based on global co-dependence.
Joseph Nocera is upset...
Oct 25, 2008
...with good reason. Among the best columnists in the business, Nocera believes the banks aren't going to make new loan with the money they are...
Currency markets catch many off guard
Oct 23, 2008
The foreign currency markets are moving at an unprecedented velocity, and in some places the U.S. dollar is at a comparable five-year high. Bill Radke takes a deeper look with currency analyst Omer Esiner.
U.S. dollar bouncing back
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Bob Moon
Oct 22, 2008
When the value of the U.S. dollar dropped, Americans traveling out of the country were bummed. But American companies made good money doing business overseas. Well, the tide is turning. Senior Business Correspondent Bob Moon reports.
Government favors bank takeovers
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Dan Grech
Oct 21, 2008
Half of the $250 billion rescue package has already been invested into banks, and there are reports the other half will be used to help banks buy their weaker rivals. Dan Grech looks into the move.
Takeovers hot in bad economy
Oct 16, 2008
With a global recession on the horizon, the prices are right for companies to seek shelter in other companies. John Dimsdale reports why some consolidation can be expected in every down economy.
Oil co. collapse ripples through industry
Sep 30, 2008
When oil seller SemGroup filed for bankruptcy, it pulled thousands of oilmen down with it, demonstrating how the failure of one big company can be felt across an industry. Laurie Burkitt reports.
Indian-Americans gaining political clout
Sep 26, 2008
As Indian-Americans are gaining political power in the United States, their monetary contributions and organizational strength are growing in influence as well. Aswini Anburajan reports.
Business as usual for JPMorgan's WaMu
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Bob Moon
Sep 26, 2008
Late Thursday, the FDIC took over Washington Mutual and sold the bank to JPMorgan. Host Tess Vigeland asks Marketplace's Bob Moon what the new ownership will mean for current WaMu customers.