Wednesday, January 7, 2009
A trader puts his hand on his head on the floor of the New York Stock exchange Oct. 9, 2008. After a day in which the markets showed early promise in gains, the Dow fell 678 points, falling below 9000 at the end of the trading day. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
More volatile markets
Broadcast: Midday, 10/10/2008, 12:00 p.m.
Midday explores the crisis in the financial markets, which continue to plummet despite efforts to build confidence and thaw the credit freeze.
Guests
Louis Johnston: Economics professor, St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict
Ross Levin: Founding Principal of Accredited Investors Inc. and author of "The Wealth Management Index." He is a regular columnist for the Journal of Financial Planning and the Star Tribune.
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- Poll shows Minnesotans fear economic outlook (10/09/2008)









