Features By Jill Barshay
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Auction-rate bond fallout continues
Signs of fallout from losses in auction-rate securities issued by cities, hospitals, and schools are beginning to rattle those institutions. Jill Barshay reports on how local governments are considering refinancing into more old-fashioned municipal bonds.
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Retailers face HD DVD phase-out
Now that Toshiba has pulled the plug on its HD DVD business, retailers who sold customers HD DVD CDs and players will have to deal with returns. Jill Barshay reports there's at least a slight silver lining.
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NYSE Euronext expands to India
The New York Stock Exchange's parent company is buying 5 percent of India's number one commodities exchange. And if it weren't for India's cap on foreign purchases, the NYSE would have bought more. Jill Barshay reports.
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Money managers more risk-averse
A new survey says professional money managers are the most risk-averse they've been since 2001. Jill Barshay reports on how managers afraid of stock and bond risks are now investing in cash.
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Fed gives ill economy another injection
The Federal Reserve injected another $30 billion in short-term loans into the banking system. The Fed hopes the money will keep banks lending and combat the looming credit crunch. Kai Ryssdal talks to Jill Barshay about how long the credit crunch may last and who's most affected.
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U.S. looks closer at sovereign funds
Regulators in Washington want to take a closer look at the investments of foreign sovereign wealth funds into U.S. banks. Jill Barshay reports funds usually invest in doses which narrowly avoid the need for regulatory approval.
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Muted tones to dress a dull economy
The economy not only affects our wallet, but our sense of style. Jill Barshay reports some designers are working with more all-purpose colors and more affordable in a new wave of recession chic.
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What to wear to a recession?
With this year's New York Fashion Week kicking off in a slowing economy, retailers have a few more wrinkles to contend with in figuring out what customers will buy. Jill Barshay reports.
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Can Wall Street drama get MOJO on?
MOJO, a high-definition TV channel, is trying to pump up its ratings with some financial flash. Tonight it debuts a new show called "Wall Street Warriors." Jill Barshay takes a look.
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Traders see another rate cut coming
Traders are betting the Fed will cut its target interest rate by at least a half a percentage point next week. Jill Barshay reports the predictions from the futures market.
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