Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'adam davidson'

Trust Me, Money Is About More Than Currency

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

The Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve are spending billions of dollars to stabilize the economy. But where is that money coming from? NPR's Adam Davidson gives Steve Inskeep a lesson on money: It's more than currency — it's about trust and relationships.

Could The Dow Drop To Zero...

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The bailout did nothing. The move to buy commercial paper did nothing. The fundamentals of the economy are evidently off, says Adam Davidson. Is there a solution? We explore the "heart attack of American commerce" and why individuals under 50 have reason to smile.

Was The Bailout Bill A Good Idea...

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:16:00 EDT

The bailout package signed into law on Friday was passed amid dire warnings that the U.S. economy was on the verge of collapse. Still, many Americans are asking: was it necessary? NPR's Adam Davidson tackles the question.

Global Economy Affected By Wall Street's Meltdown

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:33:00 EDT

The U.S. economy is in a state of upheaval with major financial institutions in trouble. This weekend lawmakers on Capitol Hill gathered to work on a massive bailout plan. NPR's Adam Davidson and money coach Alvin Hall talk about the affect of Wall Street's meltdown on everyday consumers.

Listeners' Money Questions Answered

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Congress is promising quick action on a plan to buy up soured assets, such as bad mortgages, held by troubled banks and other institutions. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke are crafting a proposal, which they plan to soon deliver to lawmakers. David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal and NPR's Adam Davidson answer some questions from Steve Inskeep and listeners about the financial crisis.

Wall Street Woes: Who Gets A Bailout...

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:21:00 EDT

The Dow dropped a mind-bending 500 points Sept. 15 on news that the federal government would not bail out investment banking giant Lehman Brothers. NPR's Adam Davidson, looks at why some firms get help and others don't.

Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch: What Does It All Mean...

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EDT

The financial fallout continues on Wall Street, with Lehman Brothers in crisis and Merrill Lynch in danger. Money Coach Alvin Hall and NPR's Adam Davidson explain details of the crisis, and what consumers can expect moving forward.

Fannie, Freddie Bailout Has Global Implications

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is making waves far off American shores. China is watching the events closely because some 10 percent of China's gross domestic product is invested with the troubled mortgage giants. NPR's international business correspondent Adam Davidson talks with host Jacki Lyden about China's stake in the U.S. mortgage industry.

The Econonaut

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EDT

What does "producer price index" mean? Adam Davidson, NPR's economics reporter explains.

Defining The Trade Deficit

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Sometimes providing perspective on economic terms is a difficult task. But NPR's international economics correspondent Adam Davidson attempts to unravel the meaning of the trade deficit.

Hype Aside, How Bad Is The Economy...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:08:00 EDT

Adam Davidson, NPR business correspondent, and Paul Maeder, co-founder of Highland Capital, offer some perspective on the current economic landscape. How have gas prices, the housing market and Wall Street's highs and lows affected you this summer?

Political Hot Topic: U.S. Trade With Colombia

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT

John McCain is headed to Latin America to express support for trade with Colombia. Co-host Ari Shapiro talks with NPR's Adam Davidson about why Colombian trade has become such a hot political issue.

Analysis: Lenders, Investors, Buyers Fed Loan Crisis

Tue, 27 May 2008 07:39:00 EDT

Co-host Robert Smith talks to NPR's Adam Davidson about how lenders, investors and buyers all contributed to the subprime mortgage crisis.

Global Pool of Money Got Too Hungry

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

NPR's Adam Davidson and This American Life's Alex Blumberg jointly report on how rising defaults on subprime mortgages in the U.S. have became a global financial crisis. This American Life host Ira Glass talks with Michele Noris about this first ever collaboration.

Hedge Fund Managers Cast Wary Eye to Future

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Most hedge fund managers holding their annual conference in the Cayman Islands did very well in 2007, and are doing well this year, despite a sharp downturn in the U.S. economy. But not everyone is sanguine about what the future might hold. Adam Davidson

Entrepreneurs Reflect on Wall Street's Scary Week

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:00:00 EST

The volatility in stock markets around the world appears to have subsided, at least for now. But the past 10 days have been a wrenching ride for investors, and many analysts still don't understand what set off the slide. NPR's Adam Davidson profiles two entrepreneurs and how the market turmoil affected them.

Clearing Up a Sock Misunderstanding

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST

NPR reporters are used to covering controversial issues, like abortion or stem cell research. NPR's Adam Davidson didn't expect trouble when he started work on a story about socks. He offers a reporter's notebook on what happened next.

Free Trade Plays Role in Presidential Campaigns

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:42:00 EDT

In this week's radio address, President Bush urged Congress to pass trade agreements with Peru, Panama, Colombia and South Korea. Adam Davidson talks to James Hattori about free trade and its effect on the Democratic presidential campaigns.

Pumping Money: Financial Market Liquidity Explained

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 17:14:00 EDT

This week's frantic news from Wall Street sent central banks around the world pumping money into the financial system, providing liquidity, or ready cash. Adam Davidson talks to Debbie Elliott about what exactly this means.

Paulson's Task: China's Currency, U.S. Opinions

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:17:00 EST

The United States is hoping to get China to address currency and trade issues between the two countries as Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson takes a trip to Asia. Melissa Block talks with NPR's Adam Davidson.

Q&A: The Collapse of World Trade Talks

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:40:00 EDT

The World Trade Organization put an end to five years of international trade talks after they failed to resolve disputes over farm aid. Adam Davidson, NPR's international business reporter, puts the events into perspective.

Children of Immigrants Learn to Thrive in U.S.

Tue, 16 May 2006 18:13:00 EDT

Monday, President Bush said that most illegal immigrants are hard working and family oriented. Many immigrants say they came to the United States not for themselves, but for their children. NPR's Adam Davidson visited an immigrant community in New York City.

Q&A: Trade Tensions Between the U.S. and China

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:41:00 EDT

Some U.S. constituencies want President Bush to get tough on China during Thursday's summit with President Hu Jintao. Others warn Bush not to go so far that he causes a trade war. NPR's Adam Davidson has a primer on the sometimes conflicting views of trade between the two nations.

Two Viruses Target the Macintosh

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 10:47:09 EST

Macintosh users like to say that hackers don't write virus for their beloved computers. But that is no longer the case. As NPR's Adam Davidson reports, two viruses have been found.

The Year in News: 2005 in Review

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

A sound montage of some of the voices in this year's news, including former Secretary of State Colin Powell; NPR reporter Adam Davidson; President George W. Bush, sworn in by Chief Justice William Rehnquist; House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.