Latest from Alisa Roth

• Dec 26, 2007

  BMW cutting jobs for efficiency

  Car maker BMW announced it's going to cut thousands of jobs next year. Although the company wants to cut its costs, it's not squeezing its staff because of the same problems facing Detroit. Alisa Roth reports.

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• Dec 19, 2007

  Trade report could point finger at China

  The Treasury Department's Foreign Exchange Report might cause controversy if it's used to accuse China of manipulating its currency. Alisa Roth reports the U.S. worries China is keeping money cheap.

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• Dec 17, 2007

  Higher costs create more needy

  The needy are growing in numbers and expanding from single individuals to families. Alisa Roth reports usual suspects like poverty and unemployment are causing the increase, as well as higher cost of living and foreclosures.

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• Dec 12, 2007

  Too many flights, too few places to land

  The federal government wants to limit the number of flights in and out of New York's Kennedy Airport, where frequent delays cause back-ups around the country. Meanwhile, airlines are headed to court to fight a new passenger bill of rights. Alisa Roth reports.

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• Dec 8, 2007

  Renegotiating a bad mortgage

  In this mortgage mess, even a cautious homeowner can end up stuck with an impossible loan. Marketplace's Alisa Roth tells us what to do when you realize you're in over your head.

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• Nov 30, 2007

  Easing pain of rising mortgage rates

  Many mortgage holders who took out subprime loans with teaser rates will find those rates climbing within the next two years. Alisa Roth reports government offices and financial institutions are negotiating a deal to help.

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• Nov 29, 2007

  The curtains are back up on Broadway

  Broadway stagehands and producers came to an agreement that ended the stagehands' 19-day union strike. So, is it time to start the show? Alisa Roth reports it's unclear how many curtains will actually rise tonight.

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• Nov 29, 2007

  Delphi bankruptcy risks getting worse

  Delphi is in bankruptcy court today with the intention of getting out. The company hopes to emerge from the filing this year to avoid severe penalties. Alisa Roth reports on the consequences if they don't pull through.

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• Nov 28, 2007

  Economy still struggles with durability

  Orders for durable goods — items meant to last at least three years — dropped for the third straight month in a row. This also suggests a slow-down in manufacturing. Alisa Roth reports.

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• Nov 27, 2007

  Airlines appreciated the extra space

  Allowing commercial flights into military airspaces saved airlines money in jet fuel, but there were still long delays for take-off and landings. But Alisa Roth reports airlines were happy with the results anyway.

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