Friday, February 28, 2014
Are Gold Prices Being Manipulated by Banks?
Feb. 28 (Bloomberg) -- The London gold fix, the benchmark used by miners, jewelers and central banks to value the metal, may have been manipulated for a decade by the banks setting it, researchers say. Zeb Eckert reports on Bloomberg Television's "Asia Edge." (Source: Bloomberg)
The Top Ten Stocks for Friday, February 28
Feb. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Trish Regan, Scarlet Fu, and Olivia Sterns report on today's ten most important stocks on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop."
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Reasons to be Optimistic About the Economy
Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Author of "Unleashing The Second American Century" Joel Kurtzman discusses his optimism about the economy on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
Economics, Fed Create Overseas Market Churn: Caron
Feb. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Kevin Caron, portfolio manager at Stifel Nicolaus, examines market reaction to recent economic data and statements from the Federal Reserve on Bloomberg Television’s “In The Loop.”
U.S. Stocks Will Hit All-Time Highs: McCarthy
Feb. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Jefferies' Ward McCarthy discusses the outlook for the U.S. stock market and economy with Mia Saini on Bloomberg Television's "First Up." (Source: Bloomberg)
Breakingviews: High hopes at the G20 - but can it deliver? (2:52)
Feb. 24 - Lofty pledges from the world's top economies to boost global output might fit well into theoretical models - but are bound to struggle in the real world, says Breakingviews' Andy Mukherjee.
Fed watching emerging markets, weather impact: Yellen (2:07)
Feb. 27 - In delayed testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, Fed Chair Janet Yellen says policymakers still expect modest economic growth but are keeping watch of emerging markets and the impact of weather. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
The Top Ten Stocks for Wednesday, Feb. 26
Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Betty Liu, Scarlet Fu, and Alix Steel report on today's ten most important stocks on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop." (Source: Bloomberg)
Morning Movers: Tesla’s Battery `Gigafactory’
Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu, Adam Johnson, Tom Keene, and Betty Liu highlight the news you need to follow for today's trading on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg Surveillance."
A future controlled by your smartphone (3:01)
Feb 26 - The connected world is one of the key themes at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Ivor Bennett looks at some of the more innovative ways to connect including sensitive fabrics and informative toothbrushes.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Go Ahead, Drop Your Samsung Galaxy 5S in the Tub
Feb. 24 (Bloomberg) –- Bloomberg’s Sam Grobart discusses the new features on Samsung’s new phone and wearable devices that were unveiled today. He speaks to Emily Chang and Cory Johnson on Bloomberg Television’s “Bloomberg West.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Monetary Policy Still a Big Driver of Gold: Shover
Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Olivia Sterns and Larry Shover of SFG Alternatives look at the gold market on today’s “Futures In Focus” on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop."
Armourgel - smart, high impact armour for the older generation (2:18)
Feb. 25 - A flexible, energy-absorbent material called Armourgel has been adapted to help mitigate the impact of falls that often leave elderly people with broken bones. Armourgel's British designer says the material can be incorporated into conventional clothes, providing protection for fragile bodies falling on to hard surfaces. Jim Drury reports.
Oscars 2014: The nominees for best actress are... (1:35)
Feb. 25 - The nominees for the best actress Oscar this year are Amy Adams, Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock, Judi Dench, and Meryl Streep. Elly Park reports.
Monday, February 24, 2014
The Top Ten Stocks for Monday, Feb. 24
Feb. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Betty Liu, Scarlet Fu, and Julie Hyman report on today's ten most important stocks on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop." (Source: Bloomberg)
Skies over Sochi lit up for Olympic closing ceremony (0:46)
Feb. 23 - Fireworks lit up the night sky over Sochi's Fisht Stadium as the 2014 Russian Winter Olympic Games came to a close. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Viewfinder - Latin America : Ticket to Paradise
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Published on Feb 14, 2014
To meet the deluge of its economic growth, Brazil has opened its doors to all immigrants - with unintended consequences.
Bahamas Casinos Nassau Paradise Island
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Published on Feb 18, 2014
Video brought to you by the Travel and Tourism Foundation (http://TravelFoundation.org) and Travelindex (http://Travelindex.com).
Hydrogen Fuel Cells in the Palm of Your Hand
Feb. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Dennis Hayter , Chairman of U.K. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association, discusses clean energy that fits in the palm of your hands. He speaks on Bloomberg Television’s “The Pulse.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Friday, February 21, 2014
Weather, Economic Data and the Markets
Feb. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Olivia Sterns and Jeremy Hill of Affinity Investment Advisors examine how weather has impacted recent economic data in “On The Markets” on Bloomberg Television’s “In The Loop.”
Google Unveils Turbo-Charged Nanny Cam for Forests
Feb. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Google will make it easier for companies like Wal-Mart, Unilever and Nestle to track whether suppliers are destroying forests when it unveils a real-time deforestation mapping tool Thursday in DC. The tool will show deforestation as its happening -- in detail close enough to show logging roads and tree stands. Bloomberg's Megan Hughes reports.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Breakingviews: FX market isn’t fit for purpose (3:09)
Feb. 18 - Following the Financial Stability Board’s announcement that it will review foreign exchange benchmarks, Breakingviews argues the whole FX business belongs in the dock.
The $70 Trillion Shadow Banking Industry
Feb. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Chinese investors poured funds into trust products last year, boosting such assets to a record $1.8 TRILLION. This comes less than a month after China averted its first trust default in at least a decade. So does shadow banking, particularly in China and India, pose a threat to the global financial system? Rosalind Chin reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Wealth Strategies: Gold regaining its glitter? (3:50)
Feb. 18 - After a dismal 2013, gold prices are on the way back up. And Sunil Kashyap of Scotiabank expects demand to remain robust in the world's most voracious consumers - China and India.
Can an Apple-Tesla iCar be next? (1:06)
Feb 18 - Apple is reportedly considering getting into electric cars and medical devices as sales of smartphones and tablets begin to slow. Fred Katayama reports
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Traditions in Japan are Cool
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Published on Feb 10, 2014
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Money can't buy you love. Or can it? (1:54)
Feb.14 - New research suggests the more you earn, the more likely you are to find a partner. Hayley Platt asks Londoners on Valentine's Day whether they agree.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
`Stronger' U.S. Growth Seen in 2014: Hatzius
Feb. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Jan Hatzius, the chief economist at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., talks about Federal Reserve monetary policy and the economic outlook for the U.S. and emerging countries. He speaks with Angie Lau on Bloomberg Television's "First Up." (Source: Bloomberg)
Blankfein: China Is the 21st Century Story
Feb. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein comments on the importance of China's growth to the global economy. He speaks with John Dawson on Bloomberg Television's "On The Move Asia." (Source: Bloomberg)
Expect Further Strength in Japanese Equities: Woods
Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Citibank's John Woods discusses the outlook for the global stock market, corporate earnings in South Korea and the state of Japan's economy with Rishaad Salamat and Angie Lau on Bloomberg Television's "Asia Edge." (Source: Bloomberg)
Australian Economy in Transition Mode: Citi's Woods
Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Citibank's John Woods discusses the state of the Australian economy and the Asian fixed-income market on Bloomberg Television's "Asia Edge." (Source: Bloomberg)
The European Debt Crisis Visualized
Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- At the heart of the European debt crisis is the euro, the currency that ties together 18 countries in an intimate manner. So when one country teeters on the brink of financial collapse, the entire continent is at risk. How did such a flawed system come to be? Bloomberg Television and Jonathan Jarvis present "The European Debt Crisis Visualized." (Source: Bloomberg)
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
What Could Prompt the Next Big Move for Gold?
Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Olivia Sterns and Bloomberg Industries’ Kenneth Hoffman put futures in focus with a look at gold in "On The Markets" on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop."
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Why Did `Flappy Bird' Maker Pull the Popular Game?
Feb. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Matt Miller reports on the "Flappy Bird" game being pulled from Apple and Android app stores. Miller speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Market Makers." (Source: Bloomberg)
The World's Most High-Tech, $100K 3D-Printed Dress
Feb. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Could 3D printing redesign the fashion world? Innovative fashion designers are experimenting with the medium to print designs that would otherwise be impossible to manufacture. Designer Michael Schmidt took up the challenge with the creation of a 3D printed mesh gown for Dita Von Teese made of "articulated joints that expand and contract with the undulations of the body." Bloomberg's Cory Johnson reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Entrepreneurs turn pollution into plastic (1:55)
Feb. 5 - After more than a decade of research, a pair of young entrepreneurs in Costa Mesa, California, say they have found a way to turn air pollution into a usable form of plastic. Rob Muir reports.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Fireworks light up the sky over Sochi (0:38)
Feb . 5 - Fireworks light up Sochi night as organisers practise Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Olympic Torch arrives in Sochi (1:02)
Feb. 5 - The Olympic flame shines brightly on stage as it is brought before cheering crowds in Sochi, Russia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Monday, February 3, 2014
Are You Ready for Hydrogen-Powered Cars?
Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- They could be built at gas stations, car dealerships or even in trash dumps -- they're the hydrogen stations that will make or break whether the fuel cell powered cars set for release next year become sustainable nation-wide. Toyota, which will release its Camry-sized sedans in California, is taking to Washington -- and state capitals around the country -- to try and secure the funding to make that happen. Bloomberg's Phil Mattingly has more from Washington. (Source: Bloomberg)
A Look at Tomorrow's Smart Home...Furniture Too!
Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Fluxx U.K.'s Paul Dawson discusses the future of smart furniture with Anna Edwards on Bloomberg Television's "Countdown." (Source: Bloomberg)
Can a $70 Light Bulb Change Your Life?
Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Light is the last analog technology from the industrial age, everything else has gone digital: the phonograph, movies, telephones. So why not light? Fred Maxik, the founder of Lighting Science, is hoping to lead a digital light revolution with his LED light bulbs. Lights that help you fall asleep and lights that digitally fill in shadows are just some of the inventions he has come up with. Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker went down to Lighting Science's headquarters to get a look at Maxik's light research lab, where he got an up-close look at the coming digital revolution. (Source: Bloomberg)
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Lunar New Year begins in New York City (1:00)
Jan. 31 - Hungry dragons and boisterous firecrackers ring in the Lunar New Year in New York City's Chinatown. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Olympic flame reaches Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest peak (1:00)
Feb. 1 - Russia's Olympic torch relay reaches Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest peak. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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