We've told you how credit default swaps caused trouble for the economy, which are tricky instruments traded in the over-the-counter, or OTC, market. In this Marketplace Decoder, Rico Gagliano explains.

The turnout on election day was huge — highest in 45 years. So voters clearly were passionate about this election. Some of them told us what they want to see in the new Obama administration.

A post-election good mood could be felt around the country, but what's Wall Street all grumpy about? To figure out why the markets retreated, Kai Ryssdal called trader Bernie McSherry.

Commentator David Frum says there may be a political advantage for President-elect Obama to wait until January to deal with economic issues, but the country can't afford it.

Throughout the campaign, voters voiced concern about jobs and rising unemployment. Nancy Marshall Genzer looks at what the Obama administration might do to help create employment opportunities.

Tremendous economic problems await the new president, from the deficit to unemployment. To find out what President Obama's to-do list is going to look like, we're joined by Washington Bureau Chief John Dimsdale.

President-elect Obama has a lot of work ahead when it comes to the economy. He'll also have to lead the allocation of the $700 billion bailout package. Bill Radke talks to economist Nariman Behravesh about what Obama can do.

In a tight economy, consumers aren't as quick to pay for credit checks. How is this affecting Fair-Isaac, the credit-scoring company? Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

Asian stocks rallied after Barack Obama's election. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Scott Tong in Shanghai about the market's reaction and how local financial advisers are responding to the president elect.

President-elect Obama now turns his attention to assembling his administration, with his choice for Treasury secretary being closely watched. Bill Radke talks to Steve Henn in Washington, D.C. about Obama's options.