Fallout: The Financial Crisis
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Markets like new rules on asset prices
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Amy Scott
Apr 2, 2009
Markets rallied today on news that U.S. accounting officials are expected to ease mark-to-market rules. That would give financial firms more flexibility in setting asset prices. Amy Scott reports.
FASB moves on mark to market
Apr 2, 2009
The Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, votes today on whether to relax the rules on so-called "mark to market" accounting. Amy Scott explores what that change could mean for banks and the economic downturn.
Europe has spending lesson for Obama
Apr 1, 2009
President Obama has called on European countries to borrow and spend more to stimulate the world economy. But commentator David Frum says Obama should listen to European leaders who say spending isn't the best way out of the crisis.
G-20 focuses on regulation, stimulus
Apr 1, 2009
Regulations and stimulus are two of the major issues on the table at the G-20 summit. Marketplace's London Bureau Chief Stephen Beard discusses with Kai Ryssdal what the world's leaders want to work out at the conference.
Doctor reduces fees for laid-off workers
Mar 31, 2009
Workers who are laid off not only lose their income, but also their health insurance. So one Seattle doctor is helping patients get the medical care they need -- without the huge costs. Ruby de Luna reports.
From 4-year to community college
Mar 31, 2009
Often, many students transfer from a community college to a four-year university. But in these tough times, some students are taking the opposite path. Emily Hanford reports from a college in Maryland.
On the investor wish list: More info
Mar 31, 2009
The market has showed some modest gains recently. But to get the economy to really turnaround, commentator Tyler Cowen says investors need to know a lot more than we do right now.
For public good, not for profit.
More economic indicators ahead
Mar 31, 2009
Wall Street may have forgotten about Detroit, but there are plenty of other things going on. Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson talks to Steve Chiotakis about the big economic indicators coming out this week, including March unemployment numbers.
Madoff fallout hits funding for charities
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Amy Scott
Mar 30, 2009
Many nonprofits took a big hit when the Bernard Madoff scam came to light. Some of his victims are gathering at the Jewish Funders conference, where they are trying to figure out how to move past the scandal. Amy Scott reports.
Bankruptcy's a quicker end to GM woes
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Bob Moon
Mar 30, 2009
Some analysts say the ouster of Rick Wagoner as GM's CEO may be the first step toward pushing the automaker to bankruptcy. As Bob Moon reports, it may also be the quickest route toward ending a long and bumpy journey.