Oct 6, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, October 6, 2009

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White House seeks to stimulate jobs

by Marketplace Staff

Oct 6, 2009

Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale talks with Steve Chiotakis about the Obama administration's plans to promote job creation.

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Oil trading may be done without dollar

by Marketplace Staff

Oct 6, 2009

The Independent's Middle East correspondent Robert Fisk talks with Bill Radke about reports that Arab countries are in talks to no longer trade oil in U.S. dollars.

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Markets react to no dollar in oil trading

by Stephen Beard

Oct 6, 2009

The dollar fell on foreign exchange markets in reaction to reports that there have been secret talks to dump the greenback as the main currency for trading oil. Stephen Beard reports.

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Leafy greens that might make you sick

by Jennifer Collins

Oct 6, 2009

A top consumer advocate has released a list of the foods most likely to make you sick. The most dangerous food? Leafy greens. Jennifer Collins reports.

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Good news if you want an apartment

by Marketplace Staff

Oct 6, 2009

Apartment vacancies are at a 23-year high and rents are dropping. Why? John Dimsdale reports.

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Reverse mortgage abuses hurt elderly

by Joel Rose

Oct 6, 2009

The National Consumer Law Center will release a report on abuses in so-called reverse mortgages. Joel Rose reports more lenders are targeting the home equity of seniors.

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Does small biz lending need more help?

by Mitchell Hartman

Oct 6, 2009

At a hearing on Capitol Hill, lawmakers will assess whether stimulus funds have helped to jump-start bank lending backed by the Small Business Administration. Mitchell Hartman reports.

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Biz execs push gov't on climate change

by Jill Barshay

Oct 6, 2009

Business executives are planning to turn up at Capitol Hill to encourage Congress to pass a new law cutting greenhouse gases. Jill Barshay reports.

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New ways to improve unemployment

by Marketplace Staff

Oct 6, 2009

The Obama administration is looking at ways to create jobs, including tax incentives for businesses that hire and more infrastructure spending. John Dimsdale reports.