Oct 16th, 2008 · The rippling economic problems have reached Chinese manufacturers, and, combined with changes made by the government, are creating dramatic slowdowns in production. Economic experts are predicting only single-digit growth after decades of incredible expansion.
Oct 13th, 2008 · There is a growing consensus that if the current crisis has a proximate cause it is Treasury's decision to let the Wall Street investment firm Lehman Brothers go under. The effects of letting the investment bank collapse are still rippling around the world.
Dec 6th, 2007 · The troubles in the American housing market are rippling across the Atlantic. European central bankers worry their economy could slow down. The Bank of England and the European Central Bank announce decisions on interest rates.
Sep 24th, 2007 · In New Bedford, Mass., the aftermath of an immigration raid in March is rippling through the public schools. Dozens of students didn't show up for school this fall, and officials say their families may have gone into hiding.
Jul 27th, 2007 · The Dow Jones Industrial averaged plunged 311 points yesterday and the effect has rippled throughout markets around the world. This bad news was quickly followed by good news today after the Commerce Department reported the U.S. economy grew by 3.4 percent in the second quarter.
Jan 13th, 2006 · Iran's decision to restart its nuclear program this week is already rippling through international financial markets. Madeleine Brand talks with Stephen Beard of Marketplace about how Iran's nuclear ambitions are driving up oil prices and raising the possibility of economic sanctions.
Sep 15th, 2005 · The novel Lolita has spawned controversy, contempt, devotion and sales in the millions for at least two generations. In the second of a two-part series, Madeleine Brand explores how Vladimir Nabokov's groundbreaking novel about forbidden desire has rippled out into American culture.