May 27th, 2008 · Farmers in Israel export tens of thousands of tons of fruits to Gaza. But now they're worried about calls for Israel to cut ties with Gaza. They say without that outlet, there will be a surplus in Israel and prices will plummet. Plus, they say it's important to maintain contacts if there is ever to be a peace deal.
Mar 17th, 2008 · Bear Stearns traders and dealers have seen the value of their stock share plummet and their futures put in jeopardy. Marketplace's Janet Babin explains that Bear Stearns employees may try to find new jobs, but with a recession looming, it's not going to be easy to find work.
Feb 17th, 2008 · Pakistan holds parliamentary elections Monday. The outcome could produce a parliament hostile to President Pervez Musharraf, who has seen his popularity plummet over the past year.
Dec 28th, 2007 · Sales of new homes fall to the lowest level in more than a dozen years, a grim sign of consumers' reluctance to buy and stricter lending despite lower interest rates. The government reports a 9 percent drop in new home sales in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 647,000.
Nov 19th, 2007 · Black Friday is just a few days away and a new survey shows that consumers plan to spend less than ever before. We examine the survey and explore how Americans are using credit cards to combat cost of living increases.
Jun 30th, 2006 · After suffering political defeats, and watching his popularity plummet, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger seems to be in the midst of a comeback. The mostly-Democratic state legislature is adopting a bold new budget that gives the Republican Schwarzenegger most of what he wants. Ina Jaffe reports.