Aug 8, 2011

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, August 8, 2011

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Debt Downgrade

Will the U.S. ever get its AAA rating back?

by Jeff Horwich

Aug 8, 2011

It will take a few years, and a whole lot of economic impacts, before we return to top-notch status

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Debt Downgrade

New regulations cause trucker shortage

by Ben Philpott

Aug 8, 2011

Stricter rules on hours and quality have led to fewer truckers on the road. That was fine during the recession, but shipping loads are increasing with a recovering economy.

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Debt Downgrade

How the downgrade affects the national mindset

by Jeff Horwich

Aug 8, 2011

The downgrade to U.S. debt means the American ego will take a hit, and consumer spending relies heavily on how we all feel about the economic outlook

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Economy 4.0

Why the rich are investing in 'family offices'

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 8, 2011

A 'family office' is an investment vehicle that deals with the money of a single family, allowing the wealthy investors to avoid a lot of disclosure and regulation

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Debt Downgrade

Eurozone woes weigh on markets

by Stephen Beard

Aug 8, 2011

Europeans are more concerned about their own debt problems than the downgrade of U.S. debt. Marketplace's Stephen Beard explains.

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Debt Downgrade

China talks tough on U.S. downgrade

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 8, 2011

Chinese officials slammed the U.S. over debt and policy issues today, but reliance on U.S. bonds makes it nearly impossible for China to act on any of their harsh rhetoric

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Debt Downgrade

Debt downgrade: The view from the trading floor

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 8, 2011

Marketplace's New York Bureau Chief Heidi Moore explains why Wall Street is more concerned with poor economic growth and a weak job market than the downgrade on U.S. debt

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Debt Downgrade

Traders say downgrade overshadowed by economic slowdown

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 8, 2011

Investors still see the U.S. as creditworthy. But, they're turning their attention to worries over economic growth.

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Debt Downgrade

Explainer: Debt downgrade and your wallet

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Aug 8, 2011

How American consumers will be affected: most mortgages and credit card interest rates are tied to U.S. Treasuries. That means higher mortgage payments and credit card bills.

An outline of the United States against dollars represents U.S. finances and money.

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Debt Downgrade

Market worries are more about long-term outlook than credit ratings

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 8, 2011

Julia Coronado, chief economist with the investment bank BNP Paribas, says we can't really resolve our debt problems without taking fewer retirement benefits and paying higher taxes

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BBC World Service

France might be next country to get the downgrade treatment

by Rob Young

Aug 8, 2011

France may be next on the downgrade hit list; analysts say French debt levels are as unsustainable as America's

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Debt Downgrade

Debt downgrade: Could we see a relief rally?

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 8, 2011

Markets are down slightly this morning, but Marketplace's Jeff Horwich says that stocks could see a big gain: because the downturn has investors seeing sale prices.