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WRAP IMF strongly endorses a plan by rich countries to fight credit crisis
1. Mid of International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) entering briefing room and taking seats
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Youssef Boutros-Ghali, IMFC Chairman:
"The IMFC, and therefore the entire membership of the IMF, represented...
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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen spent a second day on Capitol Hill, testifying before the Senate Budget Committee. Among other things, Yellen spelled out her views on the long-term decline in the labor participation rate. (May 8)
One day after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill that the job market is "far from satisfactory," she testified a second time, this time before the Senate Budget Committee.
Last week,...
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ICBCs Bad Loans Jump Most Since 2006 on China Slowdown
Oct. 30 -- Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., the worlds largest lender by assets, reported its biggest jump in bad loans since at least 2006 as the property market slumped and the economy cooled. Bloomberg's John Dawson reports...
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says that while 'a recession is possible,' he expects more economic growth in the second half of this year and into 2009.
Bernanke warns of possible recession
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says that while 'a recession is possible,' he expects more economic growth in the second half of this year and into 2009. (April 2) 2008
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Federal Reserve Board chairman on US economy
1. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan standing
2. Cutaway of Senator preparing for hearing
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve Chairman:
"All told, the economy seems to have entered 2005 expanding at a reasonably...
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USA: WASHINGTON: ROBERT RUBIN IMF FUNDING PRESS CONFERENCE
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U-S Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin says strong funding of the International Monetary Fund is critical for Asia's economic turnaround.
Speaking in Washington on Tuesday, Rubin urged the U-S Congress to approve funding...
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Bill Gross Moving to Janus Capital to Manage Bond Fund
Sept. 26 -- Former NBC Universal Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bob Wright and Bloomberg's Betty Liu discuss Pimco founder Bill Gross moving over to Janus Capital to manage their Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund. They speak on...
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WRAP Tokyo stocks rebound, HKong, analyst, SKorea Finance Minister
Tokyo, Japan
1. Wide shot of Tokyo Stock Exchange trading floor
2. Various of traders working
3. Electronic board in Japanese and English displaying 7373.11 as it changes to 7367.99 and blinks zoom in
4. Close up of the board, showing...
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Asia Development Bank grants funds to SARS affected countries
1. Wide shot of news briefing at Asian Development Headquarters
2. Cutaway reporters
3. Asian Development Bank panel during briefing
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Geert Van Der Linden, Special Advisor to the President, Asian Development...
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Why Banks Are Changing the Way They Pitch IPOs
Nov. 14 -- Wall Street is changing the way it pitches for IPOs as it prepares to settle with regulators, people with knowledge of the matter said, following claims analysts inflated estimates to win business for their banks. Bloomberg's...
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The Obama administration's top housing official says mortgage lenders are within their rights to resume foreclosures. But he cautioned they could face federal fines if it is found that they cut corners on paperwork and legal procedures before seizing millions of homes.
HEADLINE: HUD Sec'y to banks: 'Don't cut corners in foreclosure process'
CAPTION: The Obama administration's top housing official says mortgage lenders are within their rights to resume foreclosures. But he warned they could face federal...
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USA: NEW YORK: BRITISH CHANCELLOR GORDON BROWN VISIT
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British Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown said on Friday the government would propose measures to create jobs and encourage investment in Northern Ireland as a way to bolster the peace agreement there.
He also said...
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IMF predicts 320 billion dollar budget deficit in MidEast
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The Middle East's oil producers are bracing for continued pressure resulting from lower oil prices.
The IMF's Middle East and Central Asia chief, however, says direct impact on traade and finace will...
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U.K.'s Abbott: Military Cannot Be Only Anti-Terror Weapon
May.26 -- U.K. Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott discusses Labour Party concerns about the U.K.'s approach to the war on terror and looks at the nation's upcoming election on June 8 and the impact of Brexit. She speaks with Bloomberg's...
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Dems Praise Health Move, Slam Budget
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Washington - 17 October 2017
1. Senators walk to mics
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2. SOUNDBITE (English): Sen. Chuck Schumer, (D) New York:
"So first I want...
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UBS Chairman Weber on Fed, Trump Policies, Brexit
Mar.16 -- Axel Weber, chairman at UBS, discusses the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike, his expectations for tax reform and trade policy from U.S. President Donald Trump, and the impact of Brexit on the banking industry. He speaks on...
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What The Fed Rate Hike Means For Consumers
The Federal Reserve will hike its key short-term rate, 0.25 percentage points to a range of 0.75 to 1 percent. It's the third increase since December 2015 and a show of confidence that the economy is stable. Steady hiring has brought...
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Yellen Expects Gradual Interest Rate Hikes
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Tuesday that the central bank still expects to raise interest rates gradually this year. But she said the Fed also recognizes the dangers of waiting too long to tighten credit.Testifying to...
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US: Yellen expects gradual interest rate hikes
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Tuesday that the central bank still expects to raise interest rates gradually this year. But she said the Fed also recognizes the dangers of waiting too long to tighten credit.Testifying to...
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Matt Damon Advocates for Global Water Access
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:POOL - AP CLIENTS ONLYWashington - 20 April 20171. Wide of World Bank meeting2. SOUNDBITE (English) Jim Kim, World Bank President: "The UN's recognized that access to clean water is a human...
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ACA Repeal Can't Work Without Comprehensive Plan
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLYWashington, D.C. - 9 January 20171. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell discussing consequences of potential Affordable Care Act repeal...
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Yellen: Fed to modestly reduce bond holdings
The Federal Reserve will begin shrinking the enormous portfolio of bonds it amassed after the 2008 financial crisis to try to sustain a frail economy. The move reflects a strengthened economy and could mean higher rates on mortgages and...
Bloomberg
Deutsche Bank Is Said to Reduce 2018 Bonus Pool by About 10%
Jan.08 -- Deutsche Bank AG is reportedly cutting the 2018 bonus pool by about 10 percent compared to 2017. Bloomberg's Steven Arons reports on "Bloomberg Markets."
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How BB&T Bank Weathered the Financial Crisis
Sep.12 -- Kelly King, chairman and chief executive officer at BB&T, discusses the bank's performance during the financial crisis and how the bank is preparing for Hurricane Florence. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg...