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Financial Turmoil Deepening In Europe
European central banks are pumping more money into their cash-starved banks. In Germany, the government announced a new bailout package Sunday totaling nearly 70 billion dollars for Hypo Real Estate, the country's second-biggest commercial property lender. French president Nicolas Sarkozy gathe ... more »
NPR.org – Oct 6, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
European central banks are pumping more money into their cash-starved banks. In Germany, the government announced a new bailout package Sunday totaling nearly 70 billion dollars for Hypo Real Estate, the country's second-biggest commercial property lender. French president Nicolas Sarkozy gathe ... more »
NPR.org – Oct 6, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
How To Survive In This Economy
The middle class is being hit hard by the economic crisis. Families and white-collar professionals are struggling to pay mortgages, buy food and put gas in their cars. Weekend Edition Sunday begins a series of conversations about how people are getting by in this economy. Melissa Parker, a woman fro ... more »
NPR.org – Oct 5, 2008 2:01 PM [GMT] – comment?
The middle class is being hit hard by the economic crisis. Families and white-collar professionals are struggling to pay mortgages, buy food and put gas in their cars. Weekend Edition Sunday begins a series of conversations about how people are getting by in this economy. Melissa Parker, a woman fro ... more »
NPR.org – Oct 5, 2008 2:01 PM [GMT] – comment?
Analyzing China's Exposure To U.S. Debt
Stephen Green, head of research at Standard Chartered Bank in Shanghai, speaks with host Liane Hansen about how the global financial crisis has hit China. China has close to $1.3 trillion invested in U.S. debt with up to $500 billion in agency securities.
NPR.org – Oct 5, 2008 1:58 PM [GMT] – comment?
Stephen Green, head of research at Standard Chartered Bank in Shanghai, speaks with host Liane Hansen about how the global financial crisis has hit China. China has close to $1.3 trillion invested in U.S. debt with up to $500 billion in agency securities.
NPR.org – Oct 5, 2008 1:58 PM [GMT] – comment?
Sales Decrease For San Francisco Small Businesses
Small businesses in a working-class neighborhood of San Francisco are feeling the pinch of the economic slowdown. Sales are down dramatically in many retail stores as consumers hold back on both big and small purchases.
NPR.org – Oct 5, 2008 1:39 PM [GMT] – comment?
Small businesses in a working-class neighborhood of San Francisco are feeling the pinch of the economic slowdown. Sales are down dramatically in many retail stores as consumers hold back on both big and small purchases.
NPR.org – Oct 5, 2008 1:39 PM [GMT] – comment?
States Welcome Financial Bailout
Pamela Prah, a reporter for Stateline.org, speaks with host Liane Hansen about how the Wall Street meltdown and Congress' bailout plan is affecting the states. Some states are considering slashing their budgets and making other cutbacks.
NPR.org – Oct 5, 2008 1:37 PM [GMT] – comment?
Pamela Prah, a reporter for Stateline.org, speaks with host Liane Hansen about how the Wall Street meltdown and Congress' bailout plan is affecting the states. Some states are considering slashing their budgets and making other cutbacks.
NPR.org – Oct 5, 2008 1:37 PM [GMT] – comment?
European Nations Contemplate Bailout Options
European Union heads of government held a summit in Paris to discuss their own plans for how to bail out their threatened banks. Unlike the U.S. plan, they plan to deal with bank failures on a case-by-case basis.
NPR.org – Oct 5, 2008 1:34 PM [GMT] – comment?
European Union heads of government held a summit in Paris to discuss their own plans for how to bail out their threatened banks. Unlike the U.S. plan, they plan to deal with bank failures on a case-by-case basis.
NPR.org – Oct 5, 2008 1:34 PM [GMT] – comment?
Politics at the Five-and-Dime
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- Pam Fleck has just finished vacuuming and scrubbing her mobile home into potpourri perfection when her phone rings and it's her sister, Sherry. Sherry lives over in Brighton. She drives a school bus, likes to hunt and votes Republican.
Washington Post – Oct 5, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- Pam Fleck has just finished vacuuming and scrubbing her mobile home into potpourri perfection when her phone rings and it's her sister, Sherry. Sherry lives over in Brighton. She drives a school bus, likes to hunt and votes Republican.
Washington Post – Oct 5, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
Residents Of Main Street Speak Out
People who live and work on North Main Street in Oshkosh, Wis., talk about the $700 billion financial rescue package just signed into law.
NPR.org – Oct 4, 2008 8:45 PM [GMT] – comment?
People who live and work on North Main Street in Oshkosh, Wis., talk about the $700 billion financial rescue package just signed into law.
NPR.org – Oct 4, 2008 8:45 PM [GMT] – comment?
European Leaders Met On Financial Crisis
European heads of government are gathering in Paris for an economic summit to discuss ways to deal with their own teetering banks. France has proposed an agreement for a $500 billion bailout fund, but Germany and others are opposed.
NPR.org – Oct 4, 2008 8:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
European heads of government are gathering in Paris for an economic summit to discuss ways to deal with their own teetering banks. France has proposed an agreement for a $500 billion bailout fund, but Germany and others are opposed.
NPR.org – Oct 4, 2008 8:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Philly Lenders, Borrowers Must Meet Before Foreclosure
The City of Philadelphia has an innovative program to keep people in their homes even as they face foreclosure. The city requires lenders to meet face-to-face with each borrower on the verge of losing a house.
NPR.org – Oct 4, 2008 8:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
The City of Philadelphia has an innovative program to keep people in their homes even as they face foreclosure. The city requires lenders to meet face-to-face with each borrower on the verge of losing a house.
NPR.org – Oct 4, 2008 8:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
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