Apr 30, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, April 30, 2009

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Credit fees bill gaining momentum

by John Dimsdale

Apr 30, 2009

The House is likely to approve a bill today that tackles credit card fees and interest rate hikes. But bankers oppose fee limitations, saying they would mean higher interest rates for many card users. John Dimsdale reports.

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Chrysler creditors need more coercing

by Steve Henn

Apr 30, 2009

Talks between Chrysler, its creditors and the U.S. Treasury hit a snag when the hedge funds that own part of the automaker's debt balked. But a Chrysler bankruptcy doesn't mean the deal with Fiat is off. Steve Henn reports.

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Ask Money

A close watch on 'hyper-inflation'

by Chris Farrell

Apr 30, 2009

With all the money it's infusing back into the economy, the Fed, Wall Street and others are keeping a close eye on inflation. Steve Chiotakis talks to economics correspondent Chris Farrell about the meaning of "hyper-inflation."

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Exploring full-on travel ban in outbreak

by Christopher Werth

Apr 30, 2009

European ministers will wait until after E.U. health officials' meeting today to decide whether or not to impose a ban on travel. But is a full-on travel ban really necessary? Christopher Werth reports.

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The Borrowers

Getting out of $40K in credit card debt

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Apr 30, 2009

Sabrina Reigel moved to Southern California and didn't have any friends, so she spent some time shopping -- and racked up $40,000 in credit card debt. She tells us how she got out of it with her sanity intact.

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Backlash rising over NFL rookie inflation

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 30, 2009

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is slated to earn more than anyone in the NFL, a fact the commissioner says is "ridiculous." Joel Rose explores why the NFL pays more for its rookies compared to other sports leagues.

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Mexico's not looking so great right now

by Dan Grech

Apr 30, 2009

Between spinning a violent drug trade and trying to curb the swine flu outbreak, Mexico has a lot to deal with to improve its image abroad. Dan Grech reports what the country can do to try to win back tourism.

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Worries over a Chrysler bankruptcy

by Steve Chiotakis

Apr 30, 2009

Steve Choitakis talks to Lance Pan, Director of Investment Research at Capital Advisors Group in Boston, about the implications of a Chrysler bankruptcy for the nation's economy.