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Komileva: Can Europe Survive in Its Current Form?
Dec.23 -- G-Plus Economics Chief Economist Lena Komileva and BNY Mellon Chief Currency Strategist Simon Derrick discuss geopolitics. They speak on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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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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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...
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US suspends Tuesday's Chinese imports tariff hike
The United States is suspending a tariff hike on $250 billion in Chinese imports that was set to take effect Tuesday, and China agreed to buy $40 billion to $50 billion in U.S. farm products as the world's two biggest economies reached a...
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France’s Le Maire Calls for Europe Compromise on IMF Leader
Jul.06 -- French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said he hopes European countries will be able to reach a compromise on the region’s best candidate for the post of managing director of the International Monetary Fund. Speaking in...
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US says Russia, China, Iran meddling in elections
U.S. national security agencies are seeing "ongoing" and "persistent" efforts by Russia, China and Iran to undermine next month's midterm elections, the 2020 presidential race and beyond.
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US-China trade friction impacting economic growth
China's 2018 economic growth fell to a three-decade low, adding to pressure on Beijing to settle a tariff war with Washington.
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USA: ALAN GREENSPAN ON INTEREST RATES
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U-S Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan thinks four interest rate hikes haven't slowed the national economy enough for his liking.
On Thursday Greenspan told the House Banking Committee that the threat of inflation is...
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6 days away from government default, House Republicans appeared to be coalescing around a work-in-progress plan by House Speaker John Boehner. Senate Democrats are dismissing the proposal, and it''s gotten a thumbs-down from tea party activists, too.
HEADLINE: USTV: GOP retools debt plan, Dems ponder fallback plan
CAPTION: 6 days away from government default, House Republicans appeared to be coalescing around a work-in-progress plan by House Speaker John Boehner. Senate Democrats are...
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Netanyahu welcomes FM Krishna, comments on bilateral relations
1. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking towards Indian Foreign Minister SM Krishna, the two shaking hands
2. Cutaway of cameraman
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister:
"India and Israel are two...
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WORLDWIDE: ASIAN MONEY MARKETS SET TO DOMINATE APEC SUMMIT
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Turbulence in Asia's money markets is set to dominate this week's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Canada.
For the past five months, currencies in the Far East have been in free-fall - some analysts argue...
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WRAP Bush - vote for bailout bill will prevent damage to Americans; Congress
1. United States President George W. Bush walking up to the podium
2. SOUNDBITE (English) George W. Bush, US President:
"Good morning, yesterday leaders here in Washington reached an extraordinary agreement to deal with an extraordinary...
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President Obama comments at National Governors Association
1. Wide of US President Barack Obama, walking up to podium at National Governors Association meeting
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Barack Obama, US President:
"I'm announcing today that this Wednesday, our administration will begin...
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APEC: PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE TARIFFS ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS APPROVED
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As APEC ministers prepare to meet in Manila this week, there is one point they all seem to agree on - the future of free trade in telecommunications.
A measure proposed by the U-S to eliminate tariffs on telecommunications...
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WRAP Bernanke says recession could end in 2009, moderate rebound on Wall St
Washington D.C
1. Wide shot Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke greets Senators Dodd and Shelby ++MUTE++
2. Cutaway Bernanke ++MUTE++
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Ben Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman:
"As you are aware, the US economy is...
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President Barack Obama is asking Congress for help in policing oil markets to be on the lookout for price manipulation by speculators. Obama says the country can''t have some speculators reap millions while consumers suffer from high gas prices.
HEADLINE: Obama wants to target oil market manipulation
CAPTION: President Barack Obama is asking Congress for help in policing oil markets to be on the lookout for price manipulation by speculators. Obama says the country can''t have...
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Vice President Joe Biden urged Caribbean nations to work toward greater energy independence with the help of US financing in a speech at the Caribbean Energy Summit Monday. (Jan. 26)
A decade-long addiction to oil subsidized by Venezuela may be coming to an end for several Caribbean nations, with a nudge from the United States.
Fears that falling oil prices could knock the wheels off the already wobbly economy of...
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About 6,000 farmers gathered in Seoul on Thursday to protest against the South Korea-US Free Trade Agreement, which is currently awaiting ratification by the South Korean and the U.S. lawmakers.
HEADLINE Thousands in Seoul protest free trade with US
CAPTION: About 6,000 farmers gathered in Seoul on Thursday to protest against the South Korea-US Free Trade Agreement, which is currently awaiting ratification by the South Korean...
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UK business secretary applauds Nigeria oil bill, says it should focus on what helps country
1. Mid, UK Business Secretary, Vince Cable
2. Mid of Nigerian billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote talking with Cable
3. Close of Dangote
4. Cable walking to the podium
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Vince Cable, UK Business Secretary:...
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Rescue plan challenged by lawmakers, watchdog
1. Wide of House Financial Services Committee hearing
2. SOUNDBITE (English) US Representative Maxine Waters (Democrat, California):
"The world is watching. Many communities are disadvantaged, we're losing the value of homes in...
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Traders react to China currency changes
1. Various Hong Kong Stock Market
2. Various of board showing Hang Seng Index
3. Set up shot Howard Gorges, Director of South China Brokerage Company Ltd.
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Howard Gorges, Director of South China Brokerage Company...
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IMF Issues Warning on Financial Stabiilty
More needs to be done to secure global financial stability, a senior official at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday.Speaking in Washington, DC, Jose Vinals, Director of the IMF's Monetary and Capital Markets...
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President Barack Obama pledged to try to block insurance giant AIG from handing its executives $165 million in bonuses after taking billions in federal bailout money.
HEADLINE: Obama blisters AIG; joins public outrage
CAPTION: President Barack Obama pledged to try to block insurance giant AIG from handing its executives $165 million in bonuses after taking billions in federal bailout money. (March...