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Refinancing program misses its mark

Aug 13, 2009
Foreclosures continue despite the Obama administration's efforts to help homeowners refinance. The Home Affordable Refinancing Plan (HARP) is supposed to reach those in the red, but navigating the program can get complicated. Bob Moon reports.

How French, German economies grew

Aug 13, 2009
How are France and Germany experiencing economic growth? Christopher Werth reports.

Gov't to vet exec pay at bailed-out firms

Aug 13, 2009
U.S. pay czar Kenneth Feinberg will take a close look at executive compensation at companies that have been bailed out by the government. Alisa Roth reports his decisions may change the rules at those companies, and others.

Why the trade deficit is growing

Aug 12, 2009
The U.S. June trade deficit rose 4% in June to $27 billion, and the cost of what we imported increased for the first time in almost a year. Alisa Roth explains why.

More people moonlighting to pay bills

Aug 12, 2009
One in 10 Americans took a second job last year, and that number is expected to double this year as moonlighting becomes a way of life in this economy. Lenora Chu reports.

What the Fed is watching and seeing

Aug 10, 2009
Gary Hufbauer, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, talks with Bill Radke about what is likely to happen at the upcoming Fed meeting.

U.K., U.S. weather deflation fears

Aug 10, 2009
Even though British manufacturing numbers are up and consumer spending is doing better than expected, the Bank of England held its interest rates steady last week and is pouring billions more into the British economy. Why? Chistopher Werth reports.

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Ad sales down for Fall TV lineup

Aug 7, 2009
Every year, advertisers get a sneak peek at the fall TV line up. The so-called "TV upfronts" ended yesterday, and the amount of ads bought is way down. Kai Ryssdal talks to Michael Burgi, editor in chief of MediaWeek Magazine about what this means for the industry.

Jobless rate down despite more losses

Aug 7, 2009
The national unemployment rate declined slightly to 9.4% for July, 0.1% lower than the month prior. Yet, hundreds of thousands of people lost their jobs last month. So what does this contradictory data mean? Mitchell Hartman reports.

Pace of jobs cuts expected to slow

Aug 7, 2009
This morning the government's unemployment report for last month will be released. Jeremy Hobson has a preview of what to expect.