Mar 4, 2008

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, March 4, 2008

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Egypt's new gold rush

by Amy Scott

Mar 4, 2008

Gold prices in Egypt keep hitting record highs, but until now, Egypt has largely missed out on the gold boom. Amy Scott reports on the opening of the country's first major modern gold mine.

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The Middle East @ Work

Natural riches are blessing and curse

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 4, 2008

So Egypt wants to start a new gold rush. But commentator Robert Reich says there's a cost to striking it rich.

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Markets adapt quickly to Islamic finance

by Stephen Beard

Mar 4, 2008

The market for financial products that conform to Islamic rules is expected to grow by up to 15% a year. Financial centers around the world are scrambling to get in on it. Stephen Beard reports from Dubai.

The Middle East @ Work

Hunger is a new part of their life

by Alisa Roth

Mar 4, 2008

Ayssir, Maher and their three children moved to Jordan to escape the war in Iraq. Music is a necessity in their home, even as they struggle to put food on the table. Alisa Roth continues their story. (Part 2 of a series)