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Comments on the relationship between the stock market in the United States and those in Southeast Asia, which have faced hard times in late October of 1997. Comments from several analysts about the relationship; Heavy investment by United States companies in the economies of countries like China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines; How the United States economy is expected to respond to Asia's woes.

Reports on why many analysts expect the financial crises occurring in Southeast Asia in 1998 to continue for several years. Comments from Tim O'Neill, chief economist for Harris Bank/Bank of Montreal; Uncertainties which could exacerbate the crises; Pressure on foreign banks to roll over debts; How Southeastern Asia has been drained of capital; What is needed to help Asia recover.

Focuses on the reaction of people in Southeast Asian countries to the economic recovery plans developed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Harshness of the measures imposed; Comments of David DeRosa of Yale University's School of Management; Concerns of IMF domestic interference; Development of loan conditions.