Dec 5, 2011

Marketplace for Monday, December 5, 2011

The leaders of Germany and France are meeting to discuss a solution to the euro crisis. Commentator Liaquat Ahamed says it's slow growth that created the financial crisis in Italy and Greece. Asian countries have managed to steer clear of trouble so far. Pollution in China is making its way to the U.S. The role of alternative energy is changing in some economies. The U.S. Postal Service says budget cuts will cause some mail delays. Insider trader Raj Rajaratnam reports to prison today. And are you ready to start watching TV on an Xbox?

Segments From this episode

U.S. Post Office to cut $3 billion

by David Gura

Dec 5, 2011

The Post Office will slow first-class delivery next spring to save money and help avoid bankruptcy. That will affect people and businesses who still rely on mail.

Final Note

Eurozone on watch for S&P downgrade

by Kai Ryssdal

Dec 5, 2011

But it could be a good thing for the debt crisis there.

European Debt Crisis

Germany, France moot tougher EU budget rules

by Heidi Moore

Dec 5, 2011

Merkel and Sarkozy propose amending the European Union treaty to impose budget discipline on spendthrift countries. Will markets be satisfied?

Commentary

Is it too late for the euro?

by Liaquat Ahamed

Dec 5, 2011

The leaders of Germany and France met today to figure out a strategy to bail out the Euro. Is it too late?

Xbox adds new on-demand content

by Steve Henn

Dec 5, 2011

What on-demand video could mean the Xbox means for the future of TV and home entertainment.

European Debt Crisis

How Asia sees Europe's debt crisis

by Rob Schmitz

Dec 5, 2011

Over the past decade, Asia has grown more powerful economically, but the woes of a major export destination and finance source worry the Asians.

Raj Rajaratnam reports to prison

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Dec 5, 2011

The former billionaire hedge fund manager convicted of insider trading reports to prison today. It isn't so cushy at Club Fed anymore, as more upscale federal prisons used to be called.

The surprising new energy reality

by Scott Tong

Dec 5, 2011

Despite the stalling of global climate pollution talks, a new energy landscape is emerging.

China exports pollution, too

by Sarah Gardner

Dec 5, 2011

Bad smog in Beijing is costing the U.S. billions.

The leaders of Germany and France are meeting to discuss a solution to the euro crisis. Commentator Liaquat Ahamed says it’s slow growth that created the financial crisis in Italy and Greece. Asian countries have managed to steer clear of trouble so far. Pollution in China is making its way to the U.S. The role of alternative energy is changing in some economies. The U.S. Postal Service says budget cuts will cause some mail delays. Insider trader Raj Rajaratnam reports to prison today. And are you ready to start watching TV on an Xbox?