Bloomberg
Sales Tax Hike Impact Likely to Be Smaller This Time, Says Continuum Economics’s Lu
Sep.17 -- Jessie Lu, economist at Continuum Economics, discusses the possible initial trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan, the sales tax increase and the trade balance for August. She speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
Bloomberg
Trump Said to Push Ahead With China Tariffs
Sep.14 -- President Donald Trump reportedly instructed aides on Thursday to proceed with tariffs on nearly $200 billion more in Chinese products, despite attempts to revive talks aimed at resolving the trade war. Bloomberg's Shawn Donnan...
Bloomberg
What Labeling China a Currency Manipulator Means for Markets
Oct.17 -- Alan Ruskin, global co-head of FX research at Deutsche Bank, discusses the market implications if the United States labels China as a currency manipulator. He speaks with Bloomberg's Alix Steel on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
Bloomberg
Fed Chair Powell Says Concept of MMT Is 'Just Wrong'
Feb.26 -- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the concept of modern monetary theory is "just wrong." He says U.S. debt is fairly high to the level of GDP. Powell speaks before the Senate Banking Committee.
Bloomberg
Summers Says Biden's Budget Could Overheat the Economy
May.28 -- Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers, a Wall Street Week contributor, says President Joe Biden’s budget is built on outdated economic forecasts and risks overheating the U.S. economy. He spoke to David Westin on...
Bloomberg
Hong Kong to Mass Test City in March to Tame Virus
Hong Kong will conduct its mandatory citywide virus testing in March. The city's authorities are seeking to tame a growing outbreak that's pushed resources to the brink. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's government is expected to unveil a budget...
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Gross Advises Investors to Play Defense in Current Environment
Sep.14 -- Longtime money manager Bill Gross, co-founder of Pacific Investment Management Co. (Pimco), says the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated deglobalization and adds that the current bond market is a melding of the Federal Reserve...
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10-Year Bond Yields Could Be at 3% by Mid 2021: Alphabook
Feb.22 -- Martin Malone, chief economic adviser at Alphabook, discusses bond yields, Fed policy and the economic recovery. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe.”
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WRAP US Sec of Commerce and Health Sec speak on trade, product safety
Beijing, 10 December 2007
1. Wide of interior of Conference Hall
2. Close of audience
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Carlos Gutierrez, US Secretary of Commerce:
"America and China must work together to stem the tide of projectionist sentiment...
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In his weekly radio and Internet address, President Barack Obama said the wealthiest Americans must "pay their fair share." He invoked budget deals negotiated by President Ronald Reagan and Democratic House Speaker Tip O'Neill, and Bill Clinton and Republican Speaker Newt Gingrich. (July 16)
HEADLINE: Obama: I'm willing to compromise
CAPTION: In his weekly radio and Internet address, President Barack Obama said the wealthiest Americans must "pay their fair share." He invoked budget deals negotiated by President Ronald Reagan...
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Inflation Reduction Act: How It Could Impact Your Wallet
The Congressional Budget Office says the bill is likely to reduce the deficit by up to $102 billion over 10 years.
Bloomberg
Global Business Report: BOE, InterContinental, Trudeau
Feb 23 -- Bloomberg's Alix Steel examines the latest global business news. They report on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
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Finance ministers arrive for more talks on Portugal bailout
1. Wide of Godollo Castle where EU finance ministers' meeting is taking place
2. French Finance Minister, Christine Lagarde, arriving to meeting
3. Cutaway of cameras
4. Set-up of Lagarde
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Christine Lagarde,...
Bloomberg
Russia's Oreshkin on Reserve Fund Availability
May 3 -- Russia's Deputy Finance Minister Maxim Oreshkin talks with Scarlet Fu about oil prices, availability of the nation's reserve fund, and a timeframe for the issuance of Eurobonds. He speaks from the Milken Institute Global...
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President Barack Obama says Republicans are main stumbling block to reaching an agreement after the congressional deficit reduction panel said it couldn't reach a deal to trim the national debt.
HEADLINE: Obama: GOP main stumbling block to debt deal
CAPTION: President Barack Obama says Republicans are main stumbling block to reaching an agreement after the congressional deficit reduction panel said it couldn't reach a deal to...
Bloomberg
Yellen: Bringing Inflation Down Should Be Top Priority
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Congress can do a lot to mitigate some of the most burdensome costs of rising inflation during testimony before the Senate Finance Committee.
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Federal Budget for FY 2005
1. Fiscal Year 2005 budget arriving at Capitol Hill
2. Boxes with copies of FY 2005 budget
3. Budget books
4. Close up budget book
5. US President George W. Bush meeting with his Cabinet
6. US Vice President Dick Cheney
7. SOUNDBITE:...
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WRAP US president''s State of the Union address, domestic policy ADDS sot
1. US President Barack Obama entering the House chamber and shaking hands with members of Congress
2. First Lady Michelle Obama applauding
3. Obama shaking hands and speaking with US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner
4. Cutaway of wife...
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President Barack Obama is calling on Republicans to make a deal cutting the deficit and increasing the government's borrowing limit to avoid an Aug. 2 default after House Speaker John Boehner walked away from the table Friday.
HEADLINE Obama Address: Deficit deal needed
CAPTION President Barack Obama is calling on Republicans to make a deal cutting the deficit and increasing the government's borrowing limit to avoid an Aug. 2 default after House Speaker John...
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Obama statement on negotiations over US debt ceiling
1. Mid of Barack Obama, US President, enters news conference in White House
2. Mid of Obama behind podium
3. Zoom in of Obama
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Barack Obama, US President: ++SOUNDBITE STARTS ON PREVIOUS SHOT++
"I want to speak...
Sky News
Look-ahead to the Budget on Wednesday
VOICED: There are reports that the Chancellor Philip Hammond is preparing to raise taxes in the Budget this Wednesday, as he looks to tackle the deficit and save for a smooth Brexit. But there will be some -- small -- spending, with the...
Bloomberg
U.K.'s Hammond Sees Growth as Brexit Draws Near
Mar.08 -- Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond expects the U.K. economy to grow faster than previously thought as the government prepares to leave the European Union. Bloomberg's Nejra Cehic reports on "Bloomberg Markets."