Step Back History
Unemployment, Automation, and the End of Capitalism
So yeah, the world's going through some political and economic changes. If we don't all die, then it could be awesome... IF we don't all die.
ACDC Leadership
Which country has the worst economy?
Which is worse? Tuvalu has the lowest GDP, Burundi has the lowest GDP per capita, Venezuela has massive inflation and long lines for basic necessities, and the economy of North Korea is...well, broken. What do you think? Which country...
ACDC Leadership
Unemployment- Macro Topic 2.3
Hey econ students! I made this video to help you understand unemployment. Make sure you can calculate the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate. Also, make sure you know the three types of unemployment and why full...
Weird History
What Hygiene Was Like During The Great Depression
When you think of hygiene during the Great Depression, you might automatically assume the widespread unemployment and poverty resulted in a generally dirty and unkempt population. However, while many people were forced to live in...
Mazz Media
Great Depression
This live-action video program is about the term Great Depression. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term Great Depression through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams...
Curated Video
Robust hiring highlights surprising September US jobs report
A new government report showed many U.S. employers kept hiring in September as fewer Americans face unemployment. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Hot jobs market cools off slightly, US jobs fell in June
The monthly jobs report released on Tuesday shows a stronger job market than expected, job openings remained nearly unchanged in June compared to the previous month. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Kendall lays out plan to reform DWP, shift from ‘strivers v scroungers’ rhetoric
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall criticised the former government’s “strivers versus scroungers” rhetoric as she laid out plans to transform the DWP.
Curated Video
Fact-checking claims made by Biden and Trump during the first 2024 presidential debate
Fact-checking claims made by Biden, Trump during the first presidential debate. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Labour announces “fiscal lock” to stop another Mini-budget
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves and deputy leader Angela Rayner visited Crawley at a new housing estate to discuss a “fiscal lock” to prevent another Truss Mini-budget.
Bloomberg
BofA CEO Moynihan Doesn't Expect US Recession
Bank of America Chair and CEO Brian Moynihan says the US economy is "reaching a pretty good equilibrium" between the consumer and the Federal Reserve during an interview with David Westin on "Wall Street Week Daily."
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GM Reaches Tentative Deal to End UAW Strike
General Motors Co. reached a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers to end a six-week-old strike with similar terms to the deal signed earlier by Ford Motor Co., according to people familiar with the matter. Members still need...
Bloomberg
Altman: Only a Crisis Will Cause Authorities to Adjust Fiscal Policies
Roger Altman, Evercore founder and senior chairman, says that it is just a matter of time before global financial markets turn attention to the country's fiscal trajectory. He urges fiscal authorities to tackle the country's deficit...
Bloomberg
Nides: Confident of Normalization of Relations After War is Over
Thomas Nides, Former US ambassador to Israel says that normalization of relations between the US, Saudi Arabia, and Israel would be in the best interest of the region. He says that while the chance of Saudi normalization is delayed, it...
Bloomberg
Ailman: Not Just Higher-For-Longer; Just Higher
CalSTRS CIO Christopher Ailman tells us why the current environment makes the traditional mix of stocks and bonds unattractive. He says that rates could be not just higher-for-longer, but simply higher.
Bloomberg
Powell: Possible to Have Done Less Stimulating During the Pandemic
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tells Wall Street Week that in hindsight, less aggressive monetary stimulus during the pandemic could have helped keep inflation under control. He also talks about the importance of bringing the labor...
Bloomberg
Mark Carney: The Likelihood of Recession Has Gone Down
Brookfield Asset Management Chair Mark Carney says the likelihood of a recession has gone down. He speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded October 2 in New York.
Bloomberg
China's 3Q GDP Grows 4.9% Y/Y, Beating Forecasts
China's economy grew more than expected last quarter. Gross domestic product increased 4.9% year-on-year. Yvonne Man and Rishaad Salamat report on Bloomberg Television.
Bloomberg
Haass: Israel Needs a Palestinian State as Favor to Itself
Richard Haass, Centerview Partners Senior Counselor, explains why he is concerned about a large-scale invasion of Gaza and says that Israel needs a Palestinian state as a favor to itself.
Bloomberg
Fleming: Investors Have a Hard Time Measuring Geopolitical Risk
Gregory Fleming, Rockefeller Capital CEO tells us why investors have a hard time measuring geopolitical risk and explains why inflation is his main concern right now.
Bloomberg
Core CPI Up for Second Month, Jobless Claims Unchanged
The core CPI increased 0.3% last month as initial jobless claims remained unchanged at 209,000. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Summers: We've got an Energizer Bunny Economy
Lawrence H. Summers, Former Treasury Secretary explains why he believes the Fed is still facing a complex picture in the medium-term, even in light of a strong labor market.
Bloomberg
Biden Says Jobs Report Show Bidenomics Is Working
President Joe Biden says inflation is down 60% since last summer and the latest jobs report show that his "Bidenomics" economic plan is working. He spoke at the White House.