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Utah officially makes gold and silver legal tender
Kai Ryssdal Apr 20, 2012
The governor signed into law this week that gold and silver coinage is legal tender in the state of Utah. But how does it work?
No nuke Japan
Scott Tong Apr 18, 2012
Since Fukushima, Japan has shuttered all but one nuclear reactor. Now the debate to restart has begun.
A subdued reading on rates
Chris Farrell Apr 2, 2012
The survey consensus was for no increase to slight increase in interest rates for 2012. Nothing dramatic. Very muted. There's no sense that the economy will turn gangbusters. At best, the economy will show modest gains in 2012.
Gold speculation on the decline
Stephen Beard Mar 23, 2012
Ever since the housing crash, investors have been pouring money into gold, and the price has more than doubled. But now, investors are starting to shy away.
Attitude Check: Consumer confidence and global warming
Frank Newport Mar 15, 2012
Your politics even determines your take on the weather outside.
What the Federal Reserve has left in its arsenal
David Brancaccio Mar 12, 2012
What more can the Federal Reserve do to help boost the American economy?
Families in Japan inching towards recovery after Fukushima
Scott Tong Mar 12, 2012
It has been a year since the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster in Japan. And the economy there is finally starting to look better, but many families are still struggling to regain their former lives.
Japan's economy, one year later
Julia Coronado Mar 12, 2012
Today the Bank of Japan is holding a meeting to talk about monetary policy for the third largest economy in the world, one year after the earthquake tsunami and nuclear disaster there.
How Japan can move forward, one year after Fukushima
Scott Tong Mar 9, 2012
One year after the tsunami and Fukushima disaster in Japan, Scott Tong revisits with one Japanese man who sees the brighter future for his country.
Japan, Inc.'s long year
Scott Tong Mar 9, 2012
On the anniversary of the Fukushima quake and tsunami, Japan, Inc. faces two possible futures.
