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The credit crisis as Antarctic expedition
Marketplace Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains how banks have gotten frozen in their tracks, awaiting a rescue.
Derivatives
Credit default swaps? They're complicated -- and scary! The receipt you get when you pre-order your Thanksgiving turkey? Not so much. But they have a lot in common: They're both derivatives. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains.
Bonds, notes and bills
So much government debt! But what's the difference between the Treasury's bills, notes and bonds? Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains.
Inflation
Most economists agree that inflation of about 2% or 3% annually is a natural function of a growing economy. But people are worried government stimulus measures could spark much higher inflation. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains
High-frequency trading
High-frequency trading is creating a ruckus on Wall Street. Marketplace Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains what high-frequency trading is and why some people are up in arms about it.
Factoring
Many small businesses get the cash they need to operate and expand from so-called factors. One of the biggest factors in the business is CIT, and with CIT on the ropes, small businesses are worried. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains what factoring is, and how it works.
Financial alchemy
Many asset-backed securities have been downgraded from AAA recently. But at least one issuer has miraculously repackaged a downgraded deal to make some of its bonds worth a AAA rating again. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains.
Where's the toxic waste?
Banks are paying back TARP money and claiming they're the picture of health. So what happened to all those toxic assets that were clogging their arteries a few months back? Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains.
Dark pools
Dark pools are exchanges where people trade stocks anonymously. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains how they work, and why the SEC is considering regulating them.
The 'repo' market
Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains why the repurchase (or repo) market is a vital part of the financial system, and why the government is considering changes to it.
Meet Cap 'n Trade
Cap and Trade is the linchpin of the government's effort to curb carbon emissions. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains how the cap and trade model works.
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From Durham, NC, 01/23/2009
Brilliant. While I was busy for the holidays, Paddy's been super-busy adding bloody marvelous videos on top of the now classic "Uncorking" post. I particularly like the unkempt sartorial panache (shirts untucked in front, upping the ante from Peter Norton's memorable rolled up shirt cuffs), jargon-free explanations, and concise, elevator pitch delivery.
Keep them coming Paddy, and keep the shirt tails (and tossed markers) flying. :)
12/31/2008
Without wishing to become political it makes you wonder how the financial sector sometimes adds value to society. Well done.
11/26/2008
very well explained. It is amazing how the fallout of one company (Lehman Brother's) can drag other companies down. Very difficult to untie, and the government hopes the bailouts will help the financial system in the long run. Very risky.
From New York, NY, 11/24/2008
HiPaddy,
Your teachings are way better than my econ. 101.
it would be great to have a link to forward these podcast to friends and families
Purchasing Analyst.
From Newcastle, 11/24/2008
These are excellent; clear and focused.
I'm refering all my students here to watch these for completely understandable and digestable explainations of whats going on out there right now. Very well done & bravo!
David Grundy
Senior Lecturer in Corporate Finance
Newcastle Business School
From Des Moines, IA, 11/23/2008
I love these! I've got my security registrations 6, 7, 63, 65 & 24 and I've seen many of these concepts explained in such a dry unintelligable manner. Paddy does an excellent job of breaking complex issues down to easily understood concepts.
Well done!
From Charlotte, NC, 11/22/2008
a. This is great public service. Thank you. A fun way to explain complex concepts.
b. Suggestions for future segments: behavior of the dollar, deficit outlook, international implication of US market turmoil and long-term monetary consequences of the proposed rescue package(s)
c. You guys should advertise this more.
11/19/2008
Excellent approach to explaining these concepts
From Auburn, AL, 11/16/2008
I enjoyed how Paddy ended the Margin Calls presentation with a toss of the marker over the shoulder.
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