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Fed puts focus on plan to tighten credit
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is set to testify on Capitol Hill about how the Fed plans to prevent inflation once the economy recovers. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports the Fed has a new tool at its disposal. (02/08/2010)
What UPS earnings mean for economy
Analysts predict a stronger year overall for UPS, which is a promising sign for the overall health of the economy. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Amy Scott about why shipping and transportation are such strong economic barometers. (02/02/2010)
Would small-biz tax credit work?
President Obama is calling for a tax credit that would pay small businesses $5,000 for every net new employee hired this year. Jeremy Hobson reports on whether the plan might work to increase employment. (01/29/2010)
Merchants finally restock, boosting GDP
The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 5.7% at the end of last year -- the best in six years. That's good, but you can put much of that gain on the shelf. Marketplace's John Dimsdale explains. (01/29/2010)
Is the GDP growth sustainable?
FTN Financial's Chris Low talks with Steve Chiotakis about how the GDP number exceeded expectations and why investors are so skittish right now. (01/29/2010)
An air of openness in Davos
Young Global Leader Dan Shapiro talks with Kai Ryssdal about the mood in Davos, the worst part about being there, and why leaders shouldn't forget to listen to their constituents. (01/28/2010)
Davos opens up about the new normal
The Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein talks with Kai Ryssdal about what people are really talking about at the Davos summit -- in the discussion groups and the hallways. (01/27/2010)
Fed mulls inflation prevention measures
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep the Federal Funds Rate where it is for many months to come. But even if the Fed raises interest rates, some are saying the old tools will no longer do the trick. Jeremy Hobson reports. (01/26/2010)
A look at inflation in December
The cost of living rose more slowly than expected in December. Bill Radke talks to Julia Coronado, senior economist at BNP Paribas, about how food and energy costs rope into the core rate of inflation. (01/15/2010)
Can we still trust ratings agencies?
California's general obligation debt rating has been knocked down to A minus. But why are we listening to the rating agencies when they don't exactly have a stellar track record? Jeremy Hobson reports. (01/14/2010)
