Institute for New Economic Thinking
Alternative Theories of Economic Growth and Inflation [Segment 8]
Taught by John Smithin Assisted by Fredrick Zhou There are two alternative views about how to promote economic growth. We develop two generic growth equations, each including the trade balance, the primary budget deficit, and the...
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Understanding Trade Deficits and Ways to Resolve Them
In this video, the speaker discusses the concept of trade deficits and the implications of large recurring trade deficits on an economy. The speaker explores different potential solutions to resolving trade deficits, including...
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Understanding the Importance of Trade Balance in Goods and Services
In this video, the trade balance of a country in terms of goods and services is discussed as an important indicator of the country's competitiveness in the global market. The video also discusses the impact of trade deficits and...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Money View: G2 Trade Balance Explained
This video visually illustrates the concepts behind Perry Mehrling's Money View post titled "G2 Trade Balance Explained" at ineteconomics.org
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Currency Depreciation and Devaluation: Correcting Trade Deficits
In this video, Peter Jordan discusses the correction of trade deficits, focusing on currency depreciations and devaluations. He explains the differences between the two and how they work in a floating exchange rate system. He also covers...
Bloomberg
EU Trade Chief Says China Relations 'Very Imbalanced'
The European Union's chief trade negotiator says the bloc is seeking a new strategy toward China, calling the current relationship very unbalanced. Valdis Dombrovskis is wrapping up his trip to Beijing on Tuesday. Charlie Zhu reports on...
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UBP Says Likely to See Upside Risks in Dollar-Yen
Peter Kinsella, global head of foreign exchange strategy at Union Bancaire Privee, talks about the Japanese yen, the Chinese yuan and central banks' policies. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Market drops after record fall in trade balance, Wall Street decline
1. Top shot interior of Tokyo Stock Exchange, tilt up
2. Various mid shots of traders at desks
3. Various of screens showing changing prices
4. Interior
The Tokyo stock market fell on Wednesday following the record drop in the nation's...
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Stocks open down following announcement of record trade deficit
1. Mid of trader at Tokyo Stock Exchange seated at desk
2. Wide of stock exchange floor
3. Various of traders talking
4. Wide of stock exchange
5. Mid of screen showing stock index
6. Wide of screen
7. Mid of graphs on screen
8. Wide of...
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IMF's Kaufman On South Korea Growth Risks
IMF Korea Mission Chief Martin Kaufman discusses his economic outlook for South Korea. He speaks with Kathleen Hays, Yvonne Man and Rishaad Salamat on "Bloomberg Markets Asia".
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Japan's Current-Account & U.S. Jobs
Apr.03 -- Thanks to its bilateral trade balance with the U.S., and its current-account surplus with the rest of the world, Japan finds itself on America's watch list for currency manipulators. Bloomberg's James Mayger reports on...
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Dangerous to Analyze World by Trade Deficits: Sinche
Jan.31 -- Robert Sinche, global strategist at Amherst Pierpont, looks at trade deficits and the value of the euro in light of economic discrepancies in the Euro Zone. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro on "Bloomberg Daybreak:...
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Philippine Central Bank Is Still Behind The Curve, UBS's Schnider Says
Jun.22 -- Dominic Schnider, head of commodities and Asia-Pacific foreign exchange at the wealth-management unit of UBS Group AG, talks about southeast Asian currencies and Philippine monetary policy. He speaks with Rishaad Salamat on...
Bloomberg
Balancing the U.K.'s Current-Account Deficit
June 26 -- In today's "Single Best Chart," Bloomberg's Tom Keene displays the level of goods, services and investment income in the U.K going back to 1999. He speaks with Christian Schulz, global markets director at Citigroup on...
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What to Expect From Latin American Economies in 2019
Jan.18 -- Alberto Ramos, Goldman Sachs head of Latin America economic research, discusses the outlook for Latin American economies with Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick, Joe Weisenthal and Caroline Hyde on "Bloomberg Markets: What'd You Miss?"
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China's Exports Rise 18% Y/Y in July, Beating Expectations
China's exports grew 18% last month from a year earlier in US dollar terms last month, faster than expected. Imports grew 2.3%. The trade surplus rose to a record. Stephen Engle reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Martin Feldstein Explains Border Tax Adjustment Effects
Jan.12 -- In today's "Morning Must Read," Bloomberg’s David Westin talks with Harvard University Professor of Economics Martin Feldstein about his comments on the prospect of U.S. border tax adjustments. They speak on "Bloomberg...
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Rupiah, Indian Rupee, Ringgit Favored: HSBC Global AM
Aug.06 -- Olga Yangol, portfolio manager at HSBC Global Asset Management, discusses the prospects for the dollar and emerging-market currencies. She speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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USA: US AND JAPAN TRADE TALKS TO RESUME
English/Nat
U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor announced today (Thursday) that stalled trade talks with Japan will resume.
He made the statement at a National Press Club luncheon in Washington.
U-S Trade Representative Mickey Kantor...
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Jobless Claims Fall, Reflecting Change to Seasonal Adjustments
Sep.03 -- Applications for regular U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week, reflecting a change to seasonal adjustments that are normally designed to smooth regular swings in the data but ended up distorting figures because of the...
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Treasury Secretary comment on China-US trade deficit
1. United States Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson sitting down
2. Mid of Senate Banking Committee
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Henry Paulson, US Treasury Secretary:
"China's currency policy is a key factor in our economic relationship. China...
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How the 2020 Election Could Impact Hedge Funds
Dec.26 -- Tobias Levkovich, Citigroup Chief U.S. equity strategist, and Fabio Savoldelli of Columbia University, talks about how the 2020 election could impact hedge funds. They appear on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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Japan’s Exports Fall for Fifth Month
May.21 -- Japanese exports fell for a fifth straight month in April, while core machine orders rose 3.8 percent in March month-on-month. Kathleen Hays reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Focus in Japan Will Be Fiscal Policy, Says WisdomTree’s Koll
Mar.17 -- WisdomTree Japan Chief Executive Officer Jesper Koll discusses Japan’s trade balance and his outlook for the economy. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”