08/26/11
Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, August 26, 2011
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Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, August 26, 2011
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Fed can't fix the demand side of economic crisis
Many were disappointed at the news Ben Bernanke gave this morning: As of now, the Fed won't make moves to fix the economy. But as we hear from Jill Schlesinger, it might not be the Fed's job after all.
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Some investors disappointed with Bernanke's announcement
Investors in the U.S. and around the world awaited an announcement of help from the Fed and Ben Bernanke. It's not coming -- yet. So now what?
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GDP growth stalls at 1%, fears of recession grow
U.S. GDP growth was a tiny 1 percent in the second quarter of the year. But is this typical of recession, or recovery?
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Some experts skeptical about a new Fed stimulus plan
Some had high hopes for Ben Bernanke's speech today, expecting he might announce another Quantitative Easing plan. Others, like Bruce McCain, were a bit more skeptical.
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Insurance companies will feel the hurt from Hurricane Irene
When Hurricane Irene hits the East Coast this weekend, it will have broad economic impacts. Businesses from insurance companies to movie theaters will feel the sting of the storm.
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Low GDP numbers put more weight on Bernanke speech
The U.S. Gross Domestic Product grew just 1 percent in the second quarter of 2011. Along with lagging unemployment rates, these figures put even more pressure on Ben Bernanke to take action.
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Pros and cons of another Fed stimulus plan
Experts on either side of the fence await word from Ben Bernanke in Jackson Hole today. At stake? The potential for more monetary stimulus, which could bolster the economy but may hurt in the long run.
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The world awaiting Bernanke's speech
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke delivers a speech on economic policy this morning in Jackson Hole. We speak to BBC reporter Andrew Walker about why investors across Europe can't wait to hear it.
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Libya in transition: Steps needed for economic stability
With transitional governments, businesses may not always know who to side with. But as the haze clears, what steps are crucial to providing stability for a new government and economy?
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Protests in Israel are economic
Failing government economic policy is creating a wave of protests across Israel. Tent protests are just the beginning, as a huge demonstration is planned for this weekend.
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Scotland's strong winds could power its economy
Scotland says green energy initiatives could create 100,000 new jobs and provide a steady cash flow to local towns.
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Tech companies shelve IPOs
Venture capitalists are less confident thanks to volatile markets, but the IPO chill probably won't last that long.
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Keystone pipeline decision is pivotal for environmentalists
It's expected that the State Department will release its final environmental assessment of the Keystone XL pipeline. There have been protests in Washington against the pipeline for two weeks.
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