Marketplace AM for September 1, 2006

Segments From This Episode

• Introducing the sonar parking meter

  by Marketplace Staff

  There's a new breed of parking meter out there — but beware, it's designed to squeeze more money out of motorists. Stuart Cohen has the story.

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• What is Vicente Fox’s economic legacy?

  by Marketplace Staff

  Mexican president Vicente Fox delivers his final State of the Union address tonight. Franc Contreras examines the economic legacy Fox will leave his successor.

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• Balancing unemployment and inflation

  by Ashley Milne-Tyte

  Jobless figures were expected to remain unchanged. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports the numbers will likely vindicate the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady.

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• August unemployment holds steady

  by Scott Tong

  The latest jobs numbers are in and itseems employers are still hiring at a decent pace — with exceptions in a couple industries. Scott Tong reports.

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• How to enjoy your long weekend

  by Marketplace Staff

  As many of us head into a long Labor Day weekend, commentator Joe Robinson points out that fun and relaxation can't be considered items on a to-do list.

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• Aston Martin for sale

  The company that makes James Bond's favorite car is up for sale. Ford is selling Aston Martin. From London, Stephen Beard reports.

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• Auto incentives extended

  by Janet Babin

  Will the latest round of sales incentives from U.S. automakers do much to revive slumping sales? Janet Babin reports.

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• Clean diesel required

  by Sarah Gardner

  California today introduces a new blend of diesel fuel formulated to burn more cleanly. But as Sarah Gardner reports, it comes at a price.

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• Job Files: Burlesque dancer

  by Marketplace Staff

  This installment of the Job Files looks at the life of a burlesque dancer.

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