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Fed's Barkin: U.S. Economy to Have Very Strong Spring, Summer
Mar.21 -- Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin discusses the outlook for the U.S. economy and monetary policy. He speaks with Kathleen Hays on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia."
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White House 'Assured' J&J Will Meet Vaccine Shipment Targets
Apr.01 -- White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the Biden administration is "assured" that Johnson & Johnson will meet its U.S. vaccine delivery targets despite a setback at a Baltimore site. She speaks at a press briefing. (Excerpts)
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U.K.’s Johnson Says Lockdown Easing on Course, Urges Caution
Jun.02 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson indicated his government remains on course to lift lockdown restrictions this month. He spoke in a group interview Wednesday. (Excerpts)
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G-7 Plans 1 Billion Extra Covid Shots to End Pandemic
Jun.09 -- The Group of Seven leaders are set to vow to deliver at least 1 billion extra doses of vaccines in a bid to end the Covid-19 pandemic by the end of 2022. Jodi Schneider reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia."
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Malaysia to Cut 2021 GDP Growth Outlook, Minister Says
Jul.11 -- Malaysian Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz discusses the outlook for the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic and the government's policies. Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin with lockdowns...
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Why No Country Is Safe From the Delta Variant
Jun.30 -- It is impossible to prevent the Covid-19 delta variant from taking over without a "wall of vaccination," says cell biologist Jennifer Rohn. "I'm afraid no country, even the U.K. which has such a great record, has that wall,"...
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California Governor Newsom Celebrates State Reopening
Jun.15 -- California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at Universal Studios near Los Angeles as the state fully reopened its economy.
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Johnson to Delay Reopening as U.K. Infections Rise
Jun.14 -- U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to delay his plan to lift England’s pandemic restrictions amid concerns that a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases could put hospitals under strain. Bloomberg Intelligence's Sam Fazeli...
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Johnson: England on Track to Lift Curbs July 19
Jun.21 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson said England is on course to be able to lift coronavirus restrictions as planned on July 19. He also said foreign travel is likely to continue to be disrupted, with delays and complications for...
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Moderna Says Its Vaccine Works Against Delta Variant
Jun.29 -- Moderna Inc. said its vaccine produced protective antibodies against the delta variant spreading in the many parts of the globe. Meanwhile, more than 3 billion doses of Covid vaccine have been administered around the world....
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Booster Shots Make ‘Mockery of Vaccine Equity,' WHO Says
Aug.19 -- Matshidiso Moeti, director for Africa at the World Health Organization, said the rollout of Covid-19 booster shots by a growing number of wealthy nations makes a “mockery of vaccine equity." Moeti spoke during a weekly virtual...
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Speed Was Key for Moderna in Making Covid Vaccine, Says Co-founder
Aug.18 -- Noubar Afeyan, Moderna co-founder and chairman, and Flagship Pioneering founder and CEO, talks about how Moderna got into making its Covid-19 vaccine. He appears on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This...
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Moderna Chairman Expects Covid Booster Shots to Become Normal
Aug.18 -- Noubar Afeyan, Moderna co-founder and chairman, and Flagship Pioneering founder and CEO, says the company is making vaccines to fight Covid-19 variants. He appears on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations."...
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Goldman Might Ask Workers to Wear Masks in Office
Just months after rivals Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley embraced diverging strategies for returning staff to their towers, they’re suddenly in agreement: More stringent precautions are probably needed. Dani Burger reports....
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UN Chief Says World Facing 'Dead End’ Over Climate, Covid
Sep.21 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns the world is hurtling toward ecological destruction, and decries the global vaccine inequity that has left rich countries with surplus doses and considering booster shots...
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Philippines Finance Chief Sees Room to Cut Reserve Ratio
Jul.21 -- Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, who sits on the central bank’s Monetary Board, discusses the outlook for the economy and policies. The country has struggled to contain one of Southeast Asia’s worst Covid...
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Pfizer Shot Provides Partial Omicron Shield in Test
Researchers at the Africa Health Research Institute say Pfizer Inc.'s vaccine provides less immunity to omicron than to other major Covid-19 variants. Kara Wetzel reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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WHO: Risk of Covid-19 Transmission Will Potentially Go Up
May.11 -- Mike Ryan, head of the World Health Organization’s health emergencies program, says the risk of Covid-19 transmission will likely rise again as countries ease restrictions and people mix more. He speaks at the WHO's daily...
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Private Equity Funds Are Quite Active: Morrison & Foerster
Jul.16 -- Marcia Ellis, partner and co-head of Asia private equity practice at Morrison & Foerster LLP, discusses the outlook for the region amid the coronavirus outbreak. She speaks with Haslinda Amin and Yvonne Man on "Bloomberg...
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India's Pharma Stocks May Keep Rising: UTI International
Dec.23 -- Praveen Jagwani, chief executive officer of UTI International, India's largest asset manager, discusses the outlook for the economy and markets amid the coronavirs pandemic. India’s economic activity showed signs of stabilizing...
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Bank of Thailand Plays Down Possibility of More Rate Cuts
Sep.08 -- The outgoing chief of Thailand’s central bank says its current monetary policy is accommodative enough and further interest-rate cuts would be less effective in reviving the economy from its pandemic-driven downturn. Bank of...
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Hunt for Covid’s Origin Points to China Animal Trade
Mar.22 -- Scientists tracing the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic believe they’ve identified a possible transmission source. The culprit seems to be China’s thriving wildlife trade. Jason Gale reports on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia."