- World Markets See Gains
Higher trading on Monday is thanks to an effort to pump more cash into the commercial banking system. Major European nations pledged to put up nearly $2 trillion to protect banks, but with some conditions, including keeping mortgage lending at 2007 levels. - Newly Poor In Nevada
Some middle-income families in Las Vegas are fighting off poverty in ways they never would have imagined. One woman recently found herself panhandling just to get her electricity turned back on. - Is Today A Good Day To Invest?
After one of the worst weeks on Wall Street, stocks are trading higher. But Marketplace's Nancy Marshall-Genzer says experts suggest investing steadily — not going on a buying spree. In other words, don't sell or buy in a panic. - National Polls: The State Of Play
The latest poll numbers have Barack Obama in a double-digit lead over John McCain. But there are no guarantees when the election rolls around. Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving explains why poll numbers can fluctuate as voter opinions remain the same. - New Japan PM Faces Political, Economic Challenges
Many are watching to see whether Taro Aso, Japan's new prime minister, can break through a tough political stalemate and overcome a flagging economy. The tough-line Aso is popular, but critics note that his party has seen a series of short-term leaders. - Columnist Krugman Wins Nobel For Economics
Princeton economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman won the Nobel economics prize on Monday for his analysis of how economies of scale can affect trade patterns and the location of economic activity. - Indiana County Is A Presidential Election Oracle
Residents of Vigo County, Ind., have picked the winner in nearly every presidential election since 1892. When it comes to such elections, the nation has no better bellwether. But this year's contest is anything but clear-cut.
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