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Amid Financial Woes, Recession Talk Grows
Just a month ago, there were still many economists who thought the U.S. might avoid a recession. Now it's difficult to find anyone forecasting continued growth. The debate these days is centered on how long and how deep the recession will be.
NPR.org – Oct 2, 2008 8:23 PM [GMT] – comment?
Just a month ago, there were still many economists who thought the U.S. might avoid a recession. Now it's difficult to find anyone forecasting continued growth. The debate these days is centered on how long and how deep the recession will be.
NPR.org – Oct 2, 2008 8:23 PM [GMT] – comment?
What Is At Stake In A Credit Collapse?
The ongoing financial crisis has clarified for many Americans how fundamentally important credit is to the nation's economy. What happens to ordinary people and small businesses when easy credit dries up?
NPR.org – Oct 2, 2008 4:26 PM [GMT] – comment?
The ongoing financial crisis has clarified for many Americans how fundamentally important credit is to the nation's economy. What happens to ordinary people and small businesses when easy credit dries up?
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Factory orders drop by 4 percent in August
AP - Orders to U.S. factories plunged by the largest amount in nearly two years in August as the credit strains began to hit manufacturing with full force.
Yahoo! – Oct 2, 2008 2:38 PM [GMT] – comment?
AP - Orders to U.S. factories plunged by the largest amount in nearly two years in August as the credit strains began to hit manufacturing with full force.
Yahoo! – Oct 2, 2008 2:38 PM [GMT] – comment?
Sweetened Senate Bailout Bill, Is Up To The House
The Senate passed the Wall Street rescue plan Wednesday by a significant margin. Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain were among the 74 senators who approved the bailout. The legislation moves to the House, where party leaders are more confident it will pass this time due to tax breaks ... more »
NPR.org – Oct 2, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
The Senate passed the Wall Street rescue plan Wednesday by a significant margin. Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain were among the 74 senators who approved the bailout. The legislation moves to the House, where party leaders are more confident it will pass this time due to tax breaks ... more »
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Businesses Operate In Tightened Credit Market
In recent days, businesses, large and small, have been scrambling to convince lawmakers that the troubles on Wall Street are hitting Main Street. Companies need more cash but it is getting harder to borrow. Family businesses and CEO's of the nation's largest companies say the credit crisis ... more »
NPR.org – Oct 2, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
In recent days, businesses, large and small, have been scrambling to convince lawmakers that the troubles on Wall Street are hitting Main Street. Companies need more cash but it is getting harder to borrow. Family businesses and CEO's of the nation's largest companies say the credit crisis ... more »
NPR.org – Oct 2, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
Unemployed Women Wait For Phone To Ring
With the economy heading down, unemployment is heading up. Three unemployed women from Nashville, Tenn., talk with Renee Montagne about the challenges finding a new job. The group includes a former bank employee looking for a job for almost a year, an assembly line worker at a car parts plant that m ... more »
NPR.org – Oct 2, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
With the economy heading down, unemployment is heading up. Three unemployed women from Nashville, Tenn., talk with Renee Montagne about the challenges finding a new job. The group includes a former bank employee looking for a job for almost a year, an assembly line worker at a car parts plant that m ... more »
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Auto Sales Plunge As Credit Crisis Worsens
Consumers worries over the U.S. economy have taken a big toll on auto sales. Ford, Chrysler and Toyota all reported sales off by more than 30 percent last month. General Motors posted a 16 percent decline. Dustin Dwyer of Michigan Radio reports.
NPR.org – Oct 2, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
Consumers worries over the U.S. economy have taken a big toll on auto sales. Ford, Chrysler and Toyota all reported sales off by more than 30 percent last month. General Motors posted a 16 percent decline. Dustin Dwyer of Michigan Radio reports.
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Credit Crunch Pushes Dealers Over The Edge
In suburban Atlanta, some car dealers are seeing major drops in the purchase of new and used cars. They say the sales decreases are tied to a broader, national credit crunch and uncertainty about the economy. Some dealerships already have filed for bankruptcy.
NPR.org – Oct 2, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
In suburban Atlanta, some car dealers are seeing major drops in the purchase of new and used cars. They say the sales decreases are tied to a broader, national credit crunch and uncertainty about the economy. Some dealerships already have filed for bankruptcy.
NPR.org – Oct 2, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
Rep. Barney Frank Urges House To Pass Bailout
Now that the Senate has approved a $700 billion financial rescue plan, the next move is up to lawmakers in the House. Congressman Barney Frank, who heads the Financial Services Committee, talks with Renee Montagne about what it will take for the rescue plan to gain approval in the House.
NPR.org – Oct 2, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
Now that the Senate has approved a $700 billion financial rescue plan, the next move is up to lawmakers in the House. Congressman Barney Frank, who heads the Financial Services Committee, talks with Renee Montagne about what it will take for the rescue plan to gain approval in the House.
NPR.org – Oct 2, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
Not So Fast Would-Be Retirees
The financial crisis on Wall Street is leading to lots of anxiety among investors, especially retirees. Many financial experts are calling on investors to be patient and wait for the stock markets to rebound, but retirees don't have the luxury of taking that advice. Now those experts are cautio ... more »
NPR.org – Oct 2, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
The financial crisis on Wall Street is leading to lots of anxiety among investors, especially retirees. Many financial experts are calling on investors to be patient and wait for the stock markets to rebound, but retirees don't have the luxury of taking that advice. Now those experts are cautio ... more »
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