The $65 billion global diamond industry has taken a big hit in the downturn. Prices have fallen by a third since August. That's bad news for India, where more than 70% of the world's diamonds are cut and polished. Raymond Thibodeaux reports.
Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell answer listeners' pressing questions about using securities to pay off debt, taking out an equity line of credit and whether veritable annuities are a good idea.
Financial hardship can be difficult for anyone, but what about someone suffering from severe anxiety, depression or other mental illness? There are places that offer both legal and medical support during trying times. Amy Scott reports.
So who's to blame for the financial crisis? The finger has been pointed at everyone from Wall Street to Main Street. Labor lawyer Thomas Geoghegan lays out his theory in the April issue of Harper's Magazine.
The swine flu dominated headlines, but Chrysler was one of the few things to divert attention away from the outbreak. Kai Ryssdal speaks with Fortune's Leigh Gallagher and Reuters blogger Felix Salmon about whether a stronger Chrysler will emerge after bankruptcy.
Department store Henri Bendel will stop selling clothes this summer and focus on accessories and beauty products. Amy Scott reports on how luxury retailers are cutting costs and laying off staff in this recession.
Today marks the five-year anniversary of the single largest expansion of the European Union. But the global economic crisis hindered many countries from getting the type of stability they'd hoped for. Christopher Werth reports.
President Obama says he's proud, but not satisfied about his first 100 days in office. Kai Ryssdal speaks with Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale about what to expect for the next 100 days and beyond.
The pieces to keep Chrysler out of bankruptcy are falling into place. But the automaker still has to slash some of its 3,200 dealerships. Jennifer Collins reports.
It's not just people getting sick with the swine flu — it's also hurting the global economy. Mitchell Hartman reports on the outbreak's economic impact worldwide.
