PBS
Economic Lessons from Past Pandemics
It's a weird time to be alive. A pandemic is sweeping the world and life as we know it has gone through a seismic shift in a matter of weeks. But this isn't the first time humans have encountered an epidemic. Today, Danielle (from the...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
David Wu: China's Regulation Problem
David Wu, a chartered accountant by training, is also a member of PwC China’s Management Board, and also holds the following leadership roles: China Government and Regulatory Affairs Leader, North China Markets Leader and Beijing Senior...
Economics Explained
The Economics of Stimulus Packages
Inarguably, it's pretty bad right now. Businesses are closing, unemployment is rising, and people are scared for their health. Fortunately, governments are coming to the rescue with a swath of economic bailouts, stimulus checks, and...
Bloomberg
OCBC Bank Is Neutral on Chinese Equities: Menon
"We have since taken it down from overweight Chinese equities to neutral." Vasu Menon, managing director of investment strategy at OCBC Bank, discusses Chinese equities, stimulus and what he thinks would help boost the economy. He speaks...
Bloomberg
Japanese Economy Will Continue to Recover: Kameda
Former Bank of Japan Chief Economist and Executive Economist at Sompo Institute Plus Seisaku Kameda discusses the economic stimulus package ordered by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the BOJ's latest policy move and the latest...
Bloomberg
Attracting SMEs & Tourists to UAE Amid the Pandemic
Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, the UAE's Minister for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, discusses how recent reforms aim to make the Emirates an appealing destination for entrepreneurs and tourists.
Bloomberg
Tax Hikes an 'Extremely Strong' Munis Tailwind, Foley Says
Mar.16 -- In this week's "Muni Moment," Nick Foley, Segall Bryant & Hamill senior portfolio manager, discusses the impact of U.S. President Joe Biden’s proposed tax plan on the municipal bond market on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
Bloomberg
India Eases World's Largest Lockdown to Revive Growth
Apr.21 -- Pranjul Bhandari, chief India economist at HSBC Holdings Plc, discusses how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting the economy. India has recorded 18,539 cases and 592 deaths linked to the global health crisis, according...
Bloomberg
FedEx CEO: Infrastructure Needs to Be Updated, Expanded
Feb.01 -- FedEx Chairman and CEO Fred Smith discusses infrastructure spending, fiscal stimulus under the Trump administration and how e–commerce affects infrastructure needs. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets.â€
Bloomberg
Relief Package Good for Both Parties, Says Congressman Hill
Dec.21 -- Republican Congressman French Hill from Arkansas discusses the $900 billion relief package to be voted on by the House and Senate. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
Bloomberg
Breaking Down Biden's $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Proposal
Jan.14 -- Douglas Holtz-Eakin, an economic adviser to John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign who’s now president of the American Action Forum, a center-right policy organization, looks at Joe Biden's stimulus proposal. The...
Bloomberg
S. Africa's ANC Worried About Further Ratings Cuts, Godongwana Says
Sep.06 -- African National Congress Head of Economic Transformation Enoch Godongwana discusses the state of the South African economy and government as the nation slips into an unexpected recession. He speaks with Bloomberg's Francine...
Bloomberg
Goldman's Matsui on Japan's Economy, Stocks, 'Womenomics'
Dec.17 -- Kathy Matsui, chief equity strategist and vice chair of Goldman Sachs Japan, discusses the outlook for the economy, corporate earnings and stocks. She also talks about the economic benefits of boosting female participation in...
Bloomberg
Virus Is Trending Bad in Japan, Says Temple University’s Kingston
Apr.06 -- Jeff Kingston, director of Asian studies at Temple University, discusses Japan’s emergency declaration and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s stimulus measures. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
Bloomberg
How Markets Are Pricing in an Election Outcome
Oct.23 -- Katie Koch, Goldman Sachs Asset Management co-head of fundamental equity, warns against pricing in an election outcome too aggressively because markets and polls diverge on their prediction of the winner. Lori Heinel, State...
Bloomberg
Mester: More Fiscal Action Won’t Justify Fed Pull-Back
Jan.07 -- Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester discusses the outlook for the economy, monetary and fiscal policies, and digital currencies. She speaks in an exclusive interview with Kathleen Hays on "Bloomberg...
Curated Video
Shrugging off the latest worrying economic numbers, President Bush says he doesn't think America's headed for recession, and Fed Chief Ben Bernanke says inflation's still under control
HEADLINE: Bush, Fed chief upbeat despite new numbers
CAPTION: Shrugging off the latest worrying economic numbers, President Bush says he doesn't think America's headed for recession, and Fed Chief Ben Bernanke says inflation's still...
Bloomberg
Case for Value Stocks Is Rising, Strategist Shah Says
Aug.10 -- It's not the time to reduce exposure to technology stocks, says Seema Shah, chief strategist at Principal Global Investors, but there's also a case for "increasing allocation a little bit to some of the value space," she said...
Bloomberg
Jobs Will Rebound Faster With Stimulus, Says Ellen Hughes-Cromwick
Mar.09 -- Third Way Senior Resident Fellow: Climate and Energy Program, Former Commerce Department Chief Economist, Ellen Hughes-Cromwick, discusses job creating following the pandemic and inflation. She speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidi...
Bloomberg
Pimco's Cantril Says Stimulus Bill Will Be Bigger Than Expected
Jul.20 -- Libby Cantrill, head of public policy at Pacific Investment Management Co. (Pimco), says the next stimulus bill from Congress will be bigger than expected. She speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
Bloomberg
Bank of Singapore's Lee: Time to Reposition Some Portfolios
Mar.09 -- Bank of Singapore's Eli Lee, discusses economic recovery and valuations. Head of Investment Strategy He speaks with Yousef Gamal El-Din on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East."
Bloomberg
Benefits Lapse Loom as Trump Fails to Sign Relief Bill
Dec.27 -- Millions of Americans will see their unemployment benefits lapse, at least temporarily, after President Donald Trump let Saturday night pass without signing a $900 billion bipartisan coronavirus stimulus package. And the...
Bloomberg
Congressional Leaders Agree on $900 Billion Pandemic Relief
Dec.20 -- Congressional leaders say they have agreed on the terms of a roughly $900 billion plan to help the U.S. economy weather the coronavirus pandemic, though the legislation is still being written and the House and Senate won’t vote...
Curated Video
In a spring rite, public school employees throughout California have been warned of wrenching classroom cuts. The state estimates 26,500 teachers will get pink slips by Sunday. That's 2 and a half times as many as were issued last year.
HEADLINE: Calif. teachers see red over mass pink slips
CAPTION: In a spring rite, public school employees throughout California have been warned of wrenching classroom cuts. The state estimates 26,500 teachers will get pink slips by...