Nov 18th, 2008 · From the cold and bitter terrain of Iceland hails the warming voice of Emiliana Torrini. Best known for her work on the Lord of the Rings soundtrack, Torrini returns with a more bare bones record with with trip-hop flourishes. She performs material from Me and Armini in a session from WXPN.
Oct 29th, 2008 · The global financial crisis has given the International Monetary Fund a new lease on life. Countries had been pulling away from the IMF and the reforms it demands. Now, Pakistan, Hungary, Iceland and others are turning to it to protect them in the global credit crunch.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · Iceland was one of the first casualties of the global financial crisis. Now the world is anxious to see who's next. We examine how other emerging markets are coping with the economic crisis.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · A few weeks ago, Iceland nationalized its banks, halted currency trading and shut down its stock exchange. Journalist Sigridur Hagalin Bjornsdottir discusses how life will change in his country.
Oct 14th, 2008 · The global financial meltdown has hit Iceland particularly hard. At one point Tuesday, its stock market fell more than 70 percent before recouping almost all those losses. Chad Thomas, Bloomberg News' Helsinki bureau chief, offers his insight.
Oct 14th, 2008 · Renee Montagne has the Last Word in business.
Oct 9th, 2008 · Steve Inskeep has today's business news.
Oct 8th, 2008 · Iceland could become the first "national bankruptcy" of the global financial crisis. The nation's currency has lost nearly half of its value and banks are collapsing under the heavy debt. Tom Braithwaite, a reporter for the Financial Times, talks with Ari Shapiro about Iceland's financial mess.