Latest from Alisa Roth

• Feb 11, 2011

  Poverty fuels protests in the Middle East

  In countries such as Egypt and Jordan, the poor are locked out and frustrated because a corrupt elite hogs opportunities and assets.

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• Feb 11, 2011

  Egypt’s Mubarak may step down Thursday night, reports say

  According to Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon Panetta, U.S. reports indicate that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak could step down as early as Thursday night. Alisa Roth reports from Amman, Jordan, about the economic implications of an Egyptian democracy.

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• Feb 10, 2011

  Unrest scares tourists away from Jordan, Egypt

  When protests hit one nation, like Egypt, some tourists avoid the whole region. Marketplace's Alisa Roth is in Jordan and she reports that tourism revenues in that country have slumped by a quarter in recent months.

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• Feb 8, 2011

  Jordanians demand political reform

  As protests continue in Egypt, ratings agency Moody's is concerned the turmoil could spread to neighboring countries. Moody's downgraded Jordan's credit outlook to negative today. Alisa Roth reports on the country's upheaval from Amman, Jordan.

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• Feb 3, 2011

  Egypt bank closures halt remittances

  The shutdown of banks in Egypt is blocking Egyptians working overseas from sending money home. Remittances are nearly as important to the economy as tourism.

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• Feb 1, 2011

  Chrysler foresees profit in 2011

  Defying skeptics, Chrysler narrowed its losses in 2010 and predicts a net profit this year with new models and Fiat's leadership.

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• Jan 28, 2011

  Interpreting the GDP

  This morning we'll get the GDP number — telling us how fast the economy grew — from the U.S. government. Alisa Roth explains how we can interpret that number, and what it means.

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• Jan 27, 2011

  Toyota recalls another 1.7 million vehicles

  Toyota announced this morning it's recalling 1.7 million vehicles. This time, the problem is with various faulty parts, including defective fuel devices. Alisa Roth has more.

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• Jan 26, 2011

  Obama hopes overhauling corporate taxes will keep the U.S. globally competitive

  The President gave his State of the Union Address last night. Among his many talking points, President Barack Obama hopes cutting corporate taxes will keep the U.S. globally competitive. Alisa Roth has more.

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• Jan 25, 2011

  Who benefits from an Academy Award?

  An Academy Award — or even a nomination — is a ticket to success for actors and directors. But what does it mean for the rest of the Hollywood food chain? The editors, the sound guys, and the camera operators?

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