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IMF MD Georgieva on World Economy, Israel-Hamas War
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says it's a "very difficult time for the world economy" and that Africa can be an engine for global growth. Speaking to Bloomberg News's Tom Keene on the sidelines of the...
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No Signs Italian Spreads to Require ECB Action: Visco
Bank of Italy Ignazio Visco discusses the state of the Italian economy and concerns within the European Central Bank about Italian bond spreads. He speaks on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the...
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StanChart's Winters on War, Rates, China: Full Interview
Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters says that US Interest rates will be 'higher for longer' as inflation stays sticky. In the exclusive conversation with Bloomberg News's Francine Lacqua on the sidelines of the IIF in Marrakech, Winters...
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Bank of Korea Governor: Property Market Achieved Soft-Landing
Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong talks about the Israel-Hamas war, the potential implications for the global economy and financial markets. He also discusses the state of South Korea's economy, the real estate market, and K-pop. He...
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Roubini Sees Markets Pricing 'Something Ugly' Happening in Gaza
Nouriel Roubini, chairman and CEO at Roubini Macro Associates, says "the market seems to be discounting the possibility of a massive conflict in the Middle East, for now," as he discusses the potential economic risks related to the...
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Higher-for-Longer Rates Are a Concern for World Bank
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga says interest rates staying higher for longer "can be a complicated event in many ways" for the global economy during a speech Wednesday at the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and...
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Citigroup's Dugan: 'Unwarranted' US Capital Plan a Threat to Bank Lending
Citigroup Chair John Dugan says the "unwarranted proposed increase" of bank capital requirements in the US "will have a material impact on the amount of lending that US companies can do generally." He speaks with Francine Lacqua on the...
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Moroccan Fin. Min. on Israel-Hamas War, Economy
Moroccan Finance Minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui speaks to Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua from the IMF & World Bank meetings in Marrakech. She says the Israel-Hamas conflict will have wider economic consequences, including for oil, and...
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Yellen Supports EU Windfall Tax on Frozen Russian Assets
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she backs "harnessing windfall proceeds from Russian sovereign assets immobilized in particular clearinghouses and using the funds to support Ukraine," giving her strongest backing yet for a...
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Citigroup to Be 'Simpler Bank' in a Couple of Years: Dugan
Citigroup Chair John Dugan discusses the firm's plans to simplify the company via restructuring and what it means for costs and headcount. He speaks with Francine Lacqua on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International...
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SARB's Kganyago: Job on Inflation Front 'Not Yet Done'
"We remain vigilant and we stand ready to deploy our tools as necessary," says South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago as the central bank looks for more evidence that inflation is easing sustainably. He speaks on the...
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FIFA World Cup 2030 to Be Held Across Three Continents
Soccer's World Cup in 2030 will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain. And 1930 host and winner Uruguay will stage the opening ceremony and a match to mark 100 years since the first tournament, governing body FIFA said....
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How Africa's Economic Cure Became a Curse
Two decades ago, sub-Saharan Africa was the source of a lot of economic excitement. Growth was so rapid, incomes were rising and a middle class was emerging, the term Africa rising was born.
But for the past 10 years, the instability...
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Deadly Earthquake Strikes Economic Blow to Morocco
The death toll from the earthquake in Morocco has now reached at least 2,500. The catastrophe deals a stunning blow to the country of 37 million that views itself an island of stability in North Africa and which has been a bright spot...
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Arab States Sour on Israel
Tensions between Gulf states and Israel are rising three years after historic peace deals. The friction is slowing down hope for investments and setting back US efforts to integrate the region. Bruce Einhorn reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa Highlights
The inaugural Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa brought together leaders from the public and private sector to provide unique insights on the continent's investment potential, sustainability challenges, trade agreements and clean...
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Spotlight on Sustainable Development
Alain Ebobissé, Chief Executive Officer, Africa50 speaks with Bloomberg's Arijit Ghosh at the 2023 Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa in Morocco.
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Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa Opening Address
Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg LP & Bloomberg Philanthropies and Three-term Mayor of New York City delivers the opening address at the 2023 Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa in Morocco.
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Minaret tower of Hassan II Mosque in Morocco; architectural detail
Minaret tower of Hassan II Mosque in Morocco; architectural detail
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Minaret tower of Hassan II Mosque in Morocco; architectural detail
Minaret tower of Hassan II Mosque in Morocco; architectural detail
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A tour of Morocco, 1970
A slice of life in 1970. Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Marrakesh’s medina, a mazelike medieval quarter.