05/04/11
Marketplace for May 4, 2011
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Marketplace for May 4, 2011
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The impact of rising prices in China
China Bureau Chief Rob Schmitz discusses how China's overheated economy is triggering a troublesome inflationary cycle, and how it might affect the U.S.
1
Letters: Big Oil, spying and the law
Going over listeners' responses to past broadcasts. This week: record oil company profits, public employees retiring early, and using technology to spy on others.
3
Signs of U.S. economic weakness mount
A slowdown in the U.S. service sector and less hiring by private companies in April fuel concern that the economic recovery is sputtering.
3
Consumer bureau to be run by committee
A House committee today voted to change the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, so it's run by a committee instead of one person.
5
Bank of Mexico boosts its holdings of gold
The Bank of Mexico bought nearly 100 metric tons of gold recently. It usually holds most of its reserves in U.S. dollar-denominated investments.
0
Los Angeles Dodgers may not meet payroll
One possible result: all Major League Baseball clubs will pay for Dodgers' players.
18
Corporate profits don't translate
U.S. companies are reporting stronger than expected profits. So why is the economy lagging?
253
The non-organic future
Think organic food plays an essential role in feeding the future? Think again.
3
Pandora adds comedy to its streaming service
The streaming music service adds comedy clips that allows users to create their own sort of comedy club.
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