Thursday, May 30, 2013

U.S. Day Ahead: Expect more signs of economic strength (1:50)



May 29 - If you are trying to bet on where the Fed will go next, then focus on initial jobless claims and revised GDP numbers on Thursday.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Global joblessness to hit 200mln this year – ILO (4:51)



May 29 - Global unemployment will hit 200mln this year, and declarations of intent to tackle the problem will mean nothing without action, says International Labour Organisation director general Guy Ryder

Europe looks for answers to youth unemployment (2:18)



May 29 - Tackling youth unemployment will be high on the agenda at the European Council in June, with 64 per cent youth unemployment in Greece, and 57 per cent in Spain. As Kirsty Basset reports, French President Francois Hollande is calling for urgent action to address the growing problem

U.S. also fighting youth unemployment war - Hormats (4:24)



May 29 - Bob Hormats, U.S. Under Secretary of State, says it's not just Europe which is fighting youth unemployment, but the U.S. focus on training and skills is working

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

And the Happiest Place on Earth Is...


May 28 (Bloomberg) -- Australia is the world’s happiest nation based on criteria including income, jobs, housing and health, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said. Paul Allen reports on Bloomberg Television's "First Up." (Source: Bloomberg)

Consumer Confidence Jumps to Five-Year High at 76.2


May 28 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu reports that confidence among U.S. consumers climbed to 76.2 in May, the highest level since February 2008. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Market Makers."

Reuters Today: Les Miserables? French shoppers get the blues (5:46)



May 28 - Markets back to normal after US and UK holidays, with Japanese volatility still the driver. French consumer confidence a record low. And Crystal Palace win the most lucrative game in world football

Solar row clouds China-EU trade relations (1:52)



May 28 - Why would Germany and other EU countries reject punitive tariffs on Chinese solar panel makers? That's the question being asked after a survey shows a majority of EU governments oppose a plan to impose hefty duties on solar panel imports from China. Joel Flynn reports

Friday, May 24, 2013

Behind the Velvet Rope: The Business of Nikki Beach


May 22 (Bloomberg) -- Jack Penrod, CEO at Nikki Beach Worldwide, discusses the strength of the company’s brand and their success in spite of global economic conditions. He speaks on Bloomberg Television's "The Pulse."

What's This Summer's Hottest Vacation Destination?


May 24 (Bloomberg) -- Shirley Tafoya, president of North America at Travelzoo, talks with Betty Liu about the hottest global vacation destinations for American s this summer. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop."

Europe Week Ahead: The record high nobody wants-unemployment (3:36)



May 24 - Euro zone inflation and unemployment figures next week, with the jobless rate set to hit a fresh record high. Plus, Reuters has a batch of exclusive interviews from the OECD's annual meeting in Paris

Flying car for the masses set for take-off (2:42)



May 23 - New England aviation company Terrafugia has unveiled its latest conceptual version of a flying car. Unlike its current flying car, which is designed for pilots, the new design incorporates autonomous functionality, a move the company says will open up the skies to everybody. Ben Gruber has more.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Top Ten Stocks for Thursday, May 23


May 23 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Betty Liu, Michael McKee and Dominic Chu report on today's ten most important stocks including Rue21, Ralph Lauren and Hewlett-Packard. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop."

Global shares in Fed tailspin (1:47)



May.23 - Concern the U.S. Federal Reserve's may scale back its monetary stimulus and weak Chinese factory data trigger a sharp selloff in world share markets and sends assets perceived by investors as safe haven, like the Japanese yen and German bonds, higher. Ciara Sutton reports

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Breakingviews: Markets too sanguine on QE threat (5:21)



May 22 - The bursting of the gold bubble is just a harbinger of how vulnerable markets are to a tapering of quantitative easing, says Breakingviews. Other asset classes are also at risk.

Europe Day Ahead: Euro zone seen improving...but not by much (2:10)



May 22 - Euro zone flash PMIs to show slight improvement, ECB president Mario Draghi speaks in London and Spain sells debt

Investors Watching Central Banks for QE Clues


May 22 (Bloomberg) -- Mark Barton reports on today's top headlines. He speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Countdown." (Source: Bloomberg)

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Gold on Longest Price Slump Since 2008


May 20 (Bloomberg) -- Gold extended its longest slump in four years as hedge-fund managers made the biggest ever bet against the precious metal and investor assets declined. David Ingles reports on Bloomberg Television's "Asia Edge." (Source: Bloomberg)

Models and Computer Scientists Fight for Visas


May 20 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Megan Hughes reports on the competition for U.S. skilled worker visas and the stake the fashion industry has in immigration reform. She speaks on Bloomberg Television’s “Market Makers.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Platinum and Palladium Shine as Gold Tumbles


May 21 (Bloomberg) -- On today's "Futures In Focus," Bloomberg's Alix Steel examines how use in catalytic converters has lifted platinum and palladium prices as gold and silver have fallen into a bear market. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Market Makers."

Asia Trade Data Reflects Weaker Demand: Neumann


May 21 (Bloomberg) -- HSBC's Frederic Neumann comments on Asian trade reports and the outlook for commodities. He speaks with Anna Edwards and Mark Barton on Bloomberg Television's "Countdown." (Source: Bloomberg)

U.S. Morning Call: D-day for Dimon in Tampa (3:40)



May 21 - JPMorgan shareholders will count ballots Tuesday on a proposal to strip Dimon’s CEO and Chairman title ending a months-long shareholder campaign demanding more oversight of Dimon

Monday, May 20, 2013

Market Pulse: Japan govt minister talking dollar/yen...down? (5:37)



May 20 - Something you don't hear too often - a Japanese govt minister talking dlr/yen down. But did Amari-san's comments work? Plus silver slammed again, and on this day in history: forever in blue jeans.

Europe Day Ahead: ¡Hola IMF! – Spain’s third bank review (3:11)



May 20 - The IMF rolls into Madrid to cast its eye over Spain's banking sector. Again. We've got inflation figures from the UK and Germany, while the earnings spotlight focuses on Burberry, M&S and Vodafone

Sunday, May 19, 2013

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Friday, May 17, 2013

World's Richest: How Gates Toppled Carlos Slim


May 17 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Peter Newcomb and Crayton Harrison examine how Bill Gates recaptured the title of "world's richest person," his philanthropic endeavors and how the personal fortune of Carlos Slim is being threatened. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop."

The Deep Sea Dive for 100 Billion Barrels of Oil


May 17 (Bloomberg) -- As part of Bloomberg's "The Real Brazil" special series, Trish Regan investigates Brazil's immense oil reserves, and explains how General Electric is developing new technology in an attempt to extract it from beneath the ocean floor. (Source: Bloomberg)

Daily Digit: European car sales rise (1:13)



May 17 - Europe's ailing car market returned to growth after 18 straight months of declines with two extra sales day compared to last year and a 15 percent boom in the UK helped new car registrations rise by 1.8 percent in April to 1.08 million. Hayley Platt reports

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Market Pulse: Are gold bugs nervous yet? They should be... (3:58)



May 16 - Gold is down for the 6th straight day, its longest losing streak in over 4 years. And the selling ain’t over yet. Michael Hewson at CMC Markets says $1,150/oz is on the cards.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

World's lightest material a possible fix for heavy problems (1:59)



May 15 - A scientist in China has produced the lightest substance ever recorded, which he says could provide solutions to heavy problems, such as pollution control. Gao Chou says his carbon aerogel can absorb up to 900 times its own body weight, in addition to displaying other qualities that make it ideal for further development. Ben Gruber has more.

Europe Day Ahead: Living a Life of Luxury (2:22)



May 15 - A look ahead to Thursday’s key events including results from luxury group Richemont. Plus why the recipe for revival is still a German recipe

Monday, May 13, 2013

Glistening City of Future Rises in Oil-Rich Desert


May 13 (Bloomberg) -- Masdar City in the heart of Abu Dhabi's desert is host to the world's largest experiment in environmental sustainability. Bloomberg's Rachel Crane gets a tour. New episodes of "Bloomberg Brink" air Mondays at 9:30 ET/PT on Bloomberg Television.

A $30 Billion Bet on the Future of Brazil


May 13 (Bloomberg) -- Will Rio be ready for the World Cup and Olympic Games? As Brazil invests more than $30 billion to prepare for the world stage, Bloomberg's Trish Regan looks at what the city is doing to prepare for its massive commitment over the next three years.

Osborne: G-7 Will Not Target Exchange Rates


May 13 (Bloomberg) -- Global finance chiefs reaffirmed their three-month old commitment not to manipulate currencies, signaling acceptance of the weakest yen in four years. John Dawson reports on Bloomberg Television's "Asia Edge." (Source: Bloomberg)

Friday, May 10, 2013

Skydivers fly high over Peru's Nazca lines (1:14)



May 9 - Red Bull skydivers Cedric Dumont and Jhonathan Florez jump 8,858ft (2,700 metres) in wing-suits from an airplane over Peru's Nazca lines. Sharon Reich reports

Surfing's best rides and wipeouts (1:13)



May 9 - The best rides and wipeouts are honored at the annual Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards ceremony

Breakingviews: Global monetary policy is going wrong (7:24)



May 10 - Quantitative easing has become a tide that is raising all ships, but with a disappointing impact on GDP says Breakingviews.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Heavyweight issues at G7 (1:39)



May 9 - Protesters gather outside the Treasury in London to urge the UK to do more to stamp out tax avoidance, a day before G7 finance ministers meet in Britain. Kirsty Basset reports

Africa rethinks China trade links (2:06)



May 9 - Worried about the flood of cheap Chinese imports policy makers and executives in Africa are calling on governments to drive harder bargains with China. Their warning comes as African leaders gather for the World Economic Forum on Africa. Melanie Ralph reports

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Forbes: Why the Fed Fueled the Gold Fall


May 6 (Bloomberg) -- Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes, discusses gold price with Adam Johnson on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)

How Wind-Power Is Reviving Britain's Ports


May 7 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Kari Lundgren reports on the boost to Britain's ports from alternative energy as wind-power plans bring equipment deliveries. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "The Pulse."

How and When Did Natural Gas Become a Safe Haven?


May 8 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Alix Steel reports that a surge in natural gas demand has turned it into a safe haven in line with gold. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop."

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Which Index Should You Watch to Track U.S. Economy?


May 7 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg Economics Editor Michael McKee examines America's pre-occupation with the market indexes and why they don’t tell you anything about the general economy. He speaks on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop."

Monday, May 6, 2013

Market Pulse: ECB Fuelling Rate Speculation (6:52)



May 6 - The ECB deliberately wants speculation about negative rates in the market, says Commerzbank's Christoph Rieger, but ultimately it's a policy they won't go through with

Friday, May 3, 2013

FACTBOX: Which global brands do consumers buy most? (2:03)



May 3 - A survey by Kantar Worldpanel reveals which global brands are most frequently bought by consumers. There are thirteen global brands chosen by consumers more than a billion times a year, including Pepsi, Nescafé and Dove. But which brand is the world's most chosen?

Wealth Strategies: U.S. economy stuck in stagnation (12:33)



May 3 - A panel of economists and fund managers say despite the better-than-expected April employment report, a labor force participation problem still exists and to expect soft numbers in coming months.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Europe Day Ahead: ECB is star of Thursday’s show (2:59)



May 1 - Will the widely anticipated rate cut from the ECB come tomorrow? Italy’s Letta does the rounds, plus earnings from Siemens, Shell, BMW and Randgold