Money Talks (DW) (Money)

  • Genres: Money
  • Location: Köln, Germany
  • Language: English
  • Networks: DW Germany
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Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Oct 1 listen to this topic
We take a look at the rescue package for German mortgage bank Hypo Real Estate, The US financial crisis spreading into Europe, German logistics companies who are making international inroads, Spain paying unemployed immigrants to go back homeRescue Package for German Mortgage Bank Hypo Real EstateThe financial crisis has now hit Germany’s second biggest commercial property lender Hypo Real Estate.It has been rescued in a bailout by a consortium of banks backed by the German government. It...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Sep 24 listen to this topic
We take a look at the $700 billion rescue fund proposed by the US Treasury Department and the German reaction to it, learn how Lufthansa is taking a different approach to pilot training, and pay a visit to Bavaria to peer into the economic side of Oktoberfest -- All that in this edition of Money Talks.US Treasury Announces Rescue Fund for BanksUS Secretary of the Treasury has announced the formation of a $700 billion rescue fund to pull future failing banks out of the red.US Secretary of the...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Sep 17 listen to this topic
We take a look at how the Lehman Brothers crisis might effect the European markets, celebrate 100 years of General Motors, learn how Daimler is paving the way in the trucking industry, and see what effect Polish apprentices in German are having on Poland -- All that in this edition of Money Talks.Lehman Brothers Declares BankruptcyLehman Brothers, America's fourth largest bank, has filed for bankruptcy protection. How did it all start, and what effect will this have on European markets?...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Sep 10 listen to this topic
Rescuing the US mortgage market, making sense of the stock exchange, how cork is making a comeback, why some Germans are looking to the east for work, and Monopoly gets a global look -- All that in this edition of Money Talks.US Government Bails Out Fannie and FreddieThe US mortgage market has long been in trouble. Two companies in particular, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which own half of the market, have been feeling the sting. Now the government has decided to step in. Stockmarkets across...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Sep 3 listen to this topic
The effects of Germany's giant bank merger, the highlights of the IFA exhibition in Berlin, German companies' slow reaction to demographic change, the negative impact of all-inclusive holidays on Crete's economy, and how climate change is threatening Spain's winemaking industry -- All that in this edition of Money Talks.Commerzbank Takes Over Dresdner BankTwo of Germany's biggest banks are merging. For just under ten billion Euros, the Commerzbank is taking over the Dresdner Bank.The result...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Aug 27 listen to this topic
How European-American business relations would change if Obama became president, how an organic eatery became NY's latest success story, why the French government attempts get rid of bureaucratic red tape, and how Germany tries to protect local business -- These stories and more in this edition of Money Talks.Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast. Barack Obama's Plans for European-American Business...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Aug 20 listen to this topic
Why consumers need to protect their data, what energy deals with Iran mean for Turkey, where German autobahns are going private and how Swedes are lowering their gas bills by speeding up -- All that and more, this week on Money Talks!Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast. Consumer Groups Demand Tougher Data Protection Laws48 hours and 850 Euros -– that was all it took for the Federation of German Consumer...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Aug 13 listen to this topic
What role energy plays in the Caucasus crisis, how sportswear giant Adidas is taking home Olympic gold, where China has come in for a landing and why Facebook is making enemies, not friends, in Germany. All this and more, on this week's edition of Money Talks!Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast.Adidas Does Olympic Business in ChinaIs the symbol of the Olympic Games five multi-colored rings -- or three...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Aug 6 listen to this topic
The Credit Crunch: 1 Year On -- The Lewes Pound: An Answer to Economic Problems? -- The Olympic Legacy and Europe's very own Hollywood! All that on this week's Money Talks!Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast. The Credit Crunch: One Year OnIt was a year ago this week that the financial world went into meltdown, but this is one anniversary that bankers won’t be celebrating. The credit crunch has hit the world’s...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Jul 30 listen to this topic
Germany: A place to do business? -- Is Spain heading for a recession? -- Former Siemens manager convicted and Europe's tourist trade suffers from weak dollar. All that on this week's Money TalksTune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast. Germany: A Global Business Location?Despite consumer confidence falling to it’s lowest level in 5 years this week, Germany’s economy has been improving over the past two years. This...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Jul 23 listen to this topic
Final Chance for Doha Deal, The future of Liechtenstein's Banking Sector, Making Money out of Saving Water and From White Elephant to Cash Cow! All that on this week’s Money Talks! Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast. Make or Break Time in GenevaIt was only supposed to take 3 years, but has so far been 7 years in the making: The Doha Development Round. The world’s trade ministers are in Geneva this week for...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Jul 16 listen to this topic
Inbev buys Anheuser-Busch to create the world's largest beer brewer -- French nuclear diplomacy in the Mediterranean Union -- Changing farming production to save water and building an airport city. All that on this week’s Money Talks! Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast. Belgian Brewer Inbev Swallows Anheuser-BuschAfter the takeover created the world's biggest beer brewer, will we only be drinking from the...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Jul 9 listen to this topic
G8 leaders in Japan discuss soaring oil prices and the world food crisis, German Rail on track for privatization, Switzerland debates its secret bank accounts' policy and summer workers on Crete get more than they bargained for. All that on this week’s Money Talks! Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast. G8 Leaders Set Game Plan to Tackle Oil, Food and Climate CrisesAs oil prices continue to soar and with the...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Jul 2 listen to this topic
The German Dax celebrates 20 years, world oil companies meet in Spain, the Netherlands saves energy with new lightbulbs, the European Union helps employees affected by globalization and workers pull the brakes on a German bike company. All that on this week's Money Talks!Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast. The German Dax Celebrates 20th AnniversaryBe it bullish or bearish -- the German Dax has come a long...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Jun 25 listen to this topic
We look at the impact of rocketing oil prices in Europe, find out what the EU and OPEC are talking about in Brussels, see how a Swiss engineering company is holding onto it's retiring workers and evaluate how money can be made with the sun in Germany. All that on this week's Money Talks! Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast. Europeans React Differently to Oil CrisisOil prices have doubled in less than a year...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Jun 18 listen to this topic
We look at the impact of the truckers' strike in Spain, assess the legacy of Germany's Social Market Economy, learn about the economic problems facing Russia, and see how Europe is catching up with the UK in wealth creation. All that on this week's Money Talks!Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast. Truckers’ Strike Has Wide-Reaching Impact on SpainSpanish truckers have ‘'temporarily suspended’’ a strike to...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Jun 11 listen to this topic
We assess George W Bush's final official visit to Europe, investigate why Arizona is becoming so popular for German investors, evaluate the push for the euro in eastern bloc countries and calculate potential winnings from bets on the European soccer championships - All that on Money Talks! Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast. George Bush Embarks on Farewell Tour of EuropeEurope will be welcoming a new US...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Jun 4 listen to this topic
We investigate why German dairy farmers are withholding milk deliveries, celebrate a decade of the European Central Bank, find out how energy efficient construction makes economic sense and indulge ourselves with a futuristic shopping experience -- All that and more on Money Talks.Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast. Germany's Dairy Farmers Boycott Milk DeliveriesAs world leaders struggle to find ways to keep...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, May 28 listen to this topic
We take a peek at why German companies are spying on their employees, get air borne at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Berlin, assess the territorial ownership of north pole, evaluate the price tag for the world's species and bid for America on the Internet -- All that and more on this week on Money Talks.Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast. Deutsche Telekom Caught Spying On EmployeesManagement at...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, May 21 listen to this topic
We hear why one in eight Germans land in the poverty-trap while others are taking low-pay jobs in Switzerland, learn why one German company has earned the wrath of the US and see how rainforests can be saved through logging! All that and more this week on Money Talks.Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast. One in Eight Germans Fall into Poverty TrapNew official figures suggest that Germany’s economic miracle is...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, May 14 listen to this topic
We evaluate how big business are looking to offset their carbon emissions, see how transparent a voluntary carbon market could be, get barreled over by record oil prices and assess the future of the French economy. All this week on Money Talks! Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe to our podcast.Clouds Shadow the future of Carbon TradingIn carbon markets, companies that can't cut their emissions can pay other companies to do...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, May 7 listen to this topic
We assess how carbon trading is supporting developing nations, evaluate Germany’s skills shortage and discover why property investors are so attracted to Montenegro. All this week on Money Talks!Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also subscribe for the podcast.Carbon Market Sparks Development in Emerging CountriesWithin the past five years, a new global market has burst over the financial horizon in a cloud of smoke -- the carbon market....

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Apr 30 listen to this topic
We celebrate 15 years of the World Wide Web, evaluate the ongoing German wage debate, assess Europe’s growing aviation sector, find out why India is purchasing Eurofighter planes and measure the success of multinationals in emerging markets – All this week on Money Talks! Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also sign up for the podcast.German Wage Debate: What is the Appropriate Salary?Manager wages, minimum wages and high tariff...

Money Talks: Business from the Heart of Europe

Wed, Apr 23 listen to this topic
We assess the outcome of Germany's postal strike, find out how German industry is being affected by the world financial crisis and tour the Hanover trade fair -- the world's largest show of industry technology -- live with host Kateri Jochum – All this week on Money Talks!Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also sign up for the podcast.German Postal Workers Preparing to StrikeAbout 130,000 postal workers are heading for strikes as early...

Money Talks: Business from the Heart of Europe

Wed, Apr 16 listen to this topic
We assess Germany's decision to give food for aid, find out how much regulation is needed to solve the financial crisis, meet women demanding equal pay in Germany and evaluate the future of Italian wine -- All this week on Money Talks!Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also sign up to the podcast.World Food Crises Sparks Questions Over Farm SubsidiesRapidly rising food prices have caused hunger and deadly violence in a number of...

Money Talks: Business from the Heart of Europe

Wed, Apr 9 listen to this topic
We investigate why investors hang up on Germany’s phone provider, assess the future of Turkey’s economy, discover Eastern Germany’s attraction to Indian investors and see how American expats are struggling in Germany due to weakening US dollar. All this coming up on Money Talks. Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also sign up to the podcast. Investors Sue the Deutsche Telekom For Misleading AdvertisingOn Monday, the first class action...

Money Talks: Business from the Heart of Europe

Wed, Apr 2 listen to this topic
We test fly the new transatlantic airline agreement, investigate the sudden halt to Munich’s Transrapid rail, calculate the future value of the euro and evaluate Spain’s mortgage crisis. All this coming up on Money Talks.Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also sign up to the podcast.Skies Open Between Europe And the United StatesA new transatlantic open skies agreement between the United States and Europe has gone into effect. It...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Mar 26 listen to this topic
We evaluate the possibility of a global economic depression, look at Turkey’s decision to invest in its Kurdish south and feast on expensive Spanish ham, this week on Money Talks. Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also sign up to the podcast.Banking Busts a Threat to World EconomyOn the heels of the current bank and stock market crises, the OECD slashed its growth forecast last week for both the United States and the European Union....

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Mar 19 listen to this topic
This week on Money Talks we celebrate the life of Rudolf Diesel, assess the future of thread manufacturer Gtermann, evaluate Ireland’s economic growth and invest in unsigned bands online. Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also sign up to the podcast.Celebrating the Life of Inventor and Engineer Rudolf DieselGerman inventor and engineer Rudolf Diesel first presented his motor to the world in 1897. It was an engine more powerful than...

Money Talks: Business From the Heart of Europe

Wed, Mar 12 listen to this topic
This week we cycle through the CEBIT fair, indulge in "Business Speed Dating," assess Russia’s growing interest in the Balkans and discover why Germany is attracting US businesses.Tune in to this week's program or listen to the audio stream here on the Internet. You can also sign up to the podcast.Over 500,000 Visitors Attend CeBIT 2008Visitors flocked to Europe’s largest technology and communications fair last week to test the latest in IT. But the fair was so vast, you needed a bicycle to...

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