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Summers Says US Risks 6% Unemployment in Inflation Fight
Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers says the Federal Reserve's projections for the path of US inflation are "quite optimistic" after the strong employment gains seen in recent Labor Department data. "I'd be surprised if we get to...
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Tuesday that the economy is suffering through a "severe contraction" and pledged to use all available tools to lift the country out of the recession that has forced millions of Americans into the ranks of the unemployed.
HEADLINE: Bernanke: Economy suffering 'severe contraction'
CAPTION: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Tuesday the economy is suffering through a 'severe contraction' and pledged to use all available tools to lift the...
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With companies in no mood to hire, the unemployment rate jumped to 9.4 percent in May, the highest in more than 25 years.
HEADLINE: Unemployment rate surges
CAPTION: With companies in no mood to hire, the unemployment rate jumped to 9.4 percent in May, the highest in more than 25 years. (June 5)
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Employers cut far fewer jobs in April than in recent months and the unemployment rate dropped to 5 percent. It was a better-than-expected showing that nonetheless still revealed strains in the nation's crucial labor market.
HEADLINE: Employers cut 20,000 jobs, overall rate drops
CAPTION: Employers cut far fewer jobs in April than in recent months and the unemployment rate dropped to 5 percent.(May 2)
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Unemployment rates rose last month in 23 states and fell in 19 as the economy struggled to create jobs in the early stages of recovery.
HEADLINE:23 states report higher unemployment in Sept.
CAPTION: Unemployment rates rose last month in 23 states and fell in 19 as the economy struggled to create jobs in the early stages of recovery. (Oct. 21)
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Heres Why Lower Philly Fed Report Is a Positive
Dec. 18 -- The Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook fell below expectations in December to 24.5 following a surge to 40.8 in November. Bloomberg's Carl Riccadonna explains why the drop was expected and examines yesterdays comments from the...
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A Manageable Slowdown for China in 2015: Maguire
Jan. 5 -- ANZ Chief Asia-Pacific Economist Glenn Maguire discusses market opportunities in Asia, U.S. interest rates and Greeces economy with Bloomberg's Angie Lau on First Up. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Increasing Inequality Is a Serious Problem: Reinhart
Oct. 10 -- Morgan Stanley Chief U.S. Economist Vincent Reinhart and Bloomberg Contributing Editor Danny Blanchflower discuss inequality, Fed policy and the U.S. labor economy on Bloomberg Surveillance. (Source: Bloomberg)
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What the October Jobs Report Means for the Fed and Stocks
Nov. 7 -- RBC Capital Markets' Tom Porcelli, Brean Capital's Peter Tchir and BofA Merrill Lynch's Michelle Meyer debate what the October U.S. employment report means for Fed policy and the stock market. They speak with Bloomberg's Trish...
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Where U.S. Consumers Are Putting Their Money
Feb. 22 -- Bloomberg Intelligence's Carl Riccadonna discusses the week ahead for the markets and U.S. consumer strength. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Here's Why Inflation Isn’t Really a Problem for U.S.
March 18 -- James Sweeney, chief economist at Credit Suisse Securities, discusses the use of "helicopter money" to boost global inflation and explains why inflation isn't a problem for the United States economy. He speaks on "Bloomberg...
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Markets Watch Fed Watching Data in Jobs Report
April1 - Megan McClellan, head of consultant and client strategy at JPMorgan Investment Management, examines the March U.S. jobs report and how it impacts markets and the Federal Reserve. She speaks on "Bloomberg ‹GO›."
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An Optimistic View of U.K.'s Post-Brexit Economy
June 29 -- Neil Mackinnon, global macro strategist at VTB Capital, talks about recession concerns for the U.K. economy post-Brexit and examines market reaction to the U.K. leaving the European Union. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Fed Signals 2016 Rate Hike Still Likely
Sept. 21 -- Deutsche Bank chief international economist Torsten Slok discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to leave rates unchanged with Matt Miller, Scarlet Fu and Joe Weisenthal on "What’d You Miss?" (Source: Bloomberg)
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Jan Hatzius: I'm Not Very Worried About a Recession
May 17 -- Jan Hatzius, chief economist at Goldman Sachs, discusses the risks associated with the Federal Reserve overshooting full employment, why he's not worried about a U.S. recession, and corporate America's constructive view of the...
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Komileva: Yellen Hawkish as Could Be Without a Jolt
Aug. 29 -- Lena Komileva, chief economist and managing director at G Plus Economics, runs down her three main takeaways from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Fed Keeps Key Rate Unchanged But Hints of Hike
The Federal Reserve is keeping a key interest rate unchanged but sending a strong signal that it will likely boost rates before the end of the year.The Fed says in its statement that the U.S. job market has continued to strengthen and...
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What to Expect From Next Fed Meeting
Jan.31 -- Credit Suisse Head of U.S. Interest Rates Strategy Praveen Korapaty previews the FOMC meeting and discusses Federal Reserve rate policy. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets.â€
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Three Can't-Miss Charts About the November Jobs Report
Dec.02 -- Bloomberg's Matthew Boesler gives us three must-see charts about the November U.S. employment report. He speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and Scarlet Fu on "What'd You Miss?"
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Blanchflower: No Evidence of U.K. Wage Growth Picking Up
Feb.02 -- Dartmouth College Professor of Economics Danny Blanchflower discusses the Bank of England’s inflation forecast and unemployment. Blanchflower, who served on the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee as it cut rates to...
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Flanders: Yellen Downplayed Significance of Fed Hike
Dec.15 -- Stephanie Flanders, chief market strategist for U.K. and Europe at JPMorgan Asset Management, and Steven Saywell, global head of FX strategy at BNP Paribas, discuss hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve's interest rate...
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25 Million Jobs in a Decade: How Can It Happen?
Dec.23 -- High Frequency Economics Chief U.S. Economist Jim O'Sullivan discusses how to achieve growth in jobs and productivity with Donald Trump in the White House. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets.â€