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Senegal law passes revision of amnesty law on political violence
Senegal's Parliament has approved the revision of the law granting amnesty for deadly political violence in the country. Former President Macky Sall has passed the amnesty to calm the protests that were sparked when he postponed the...
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What to Expect From Today's BOE Interest Rate Decision
The Bank of England will announce its interest rate decision at 12 p.m. in London. Markets and economists expect the Monetary Policy Committee to leave the benchmark interest rate on hold at 4.5% and reiterate a cautious approach to...
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US GDP Revised to 3.1% as Jobless Claims Fall
US gross domestic product increased at a 3.1% annualized rate in the third quarter, the third estimate of the figures from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed. That compared to a previous projection of 2.8%. Initial jobless claims...
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What to Watch for in the November Jobs Report
The US jobs report for November is due out on Friday. Bloomberg Economics expects 182,000 jobs to be added. The Wall Street estimate calls for a gain of 218,000 jobs. Anna Wong of Bloomberg Economics explains the call on "Bloomberg...
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Rishi Sunak gets blanked when asking students in Grimsby if they are 'excited about the exam' - HD version
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited John Whitgift Academy in Grimsby during a campaign visit to Humberside. Mr Sunak asked pupils preparing for a maths test at a school in Grimsby: “Who’s excited about the exam?” After a brief period of...
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Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level Since February
US initial jobless claims decreased by 13,000 to 216,000 in the week ended Sept. 2, Labor Department data showed Thursday. The figure was lower than all forecasts in a Bloomberg survey of economists. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg...
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BOE's Bailey: ONS Revision Reflects Economy's Resilience
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey comments on the Office for National Statistics finding that economic output reached pre-pandemic levels much earlier than it first thought after heavily revising its figures for 2021. He speaks...
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US Hiring Picks Up in August While Wage Growth Slows
US nonfarm payrolls rose 187,000 after the prior two months were revised significantly lower, a Bureau of Labor Statistics report showed. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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US Employment Rises at a More Moderate Pace in July
US nonfarm payrolls increased 187,000 last month following a similar increase in June. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% and wage growth rose at a firm pace. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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US Jobless Claims Decrease to Two-Month Low at 228,000
Initial unemployment claims in regular state programs fell to 228,000 in the week ending July 15. Michael McKee has the details on Bloomberg Television.
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US Employers Added Fewer Jobs in June Than Projected
Nonfarm payrolls increased 209,000 after a downwardly revised 306,000 advance in May, a Bureau of Labor Statistics report showed. The unemployment rate fell to 3.6%. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Jobless Claims Jump to Highest Level Since October 2021
Applications for US unemployment benefits to 261,000 in the week ended June 3 and continuing claims fell to 1.76 million in the week ended May 27. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Jobless Claims Edge Higher, Show Resilient Labor Demand
US initial jobless claims ticked up by 2,000 to 232,000 in the week ended May 27. Continuing claims were little changed at 1.8 million in the week ended May 20. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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US Jobless Claims Edge Up as Q1 GDP Revised Higher
Initial unemployment claims increased by 4,000 to 229,000 in the week ended May 20, Labor Department data showed. GDP rose at a revised 1.3% annualized pace in the first quarter. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Schools face disruption as teachers in England strike in pay dispute
Pupils and parents are facing more disruption as tens of thousands of teachers walk out of schools and sixth-form colleges across England. Teacher members of the National Education Union (NEU) are back on picket lines on Tuesday as they...
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China Releases Personal Income Tax Cut Plan
Oct.21 -- China has unveiled a plan for personal income tax cuts after 3Q GDP data showed economic growth slowed to the slowest since 2009 at 6.5%. Bloomberg's Stephen Engle reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Andy Hall: U.S. Shale Output is 'The Great Imponderable'
Dec.14 -- Andy Hall's commodity career spans over 30 years and includes stints at BP Plc, legendary merchant house Phibro Energy Inc. and Citigroup Inc., where he pocketed $100 million trading oil during the financial crisis. Plus he ran...
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Toyota Motor Expects to Miss Output Goal on Chip Disruptions
Toyota Motor Corp. says it's unlikely to reach its goal of making 9 million cars this fiscal year due to persistent chip shortages. River Davis reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Microsoft Says Surging Dollar Could Drag Down Profits
Microsoft Corp. pared its forecasts for the current quarter, signaling that the surging US dollar will eat into revenue more than it previously expected. Ed Ludlow reports on "Bloomberg The Open."
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U.S. Economy Shrank 1.5% In First Quarter Of 2022
The Commerce Department estimated the economy contracted at a 1.5% annual pace from January through March — the first drop in GDP since 2020.
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India's Finance Secretary on Economy, Rupee Ahead of Elections
Mar.21 -- India Secretary of Finance Subhash Chandra Garg discusses foreign investment, the strength of the rupee, and India's economy ahead of elections in the nation. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Japan's 2Q GDP Growth Revised Down
Sep.07 -- Japan's 2Q GDP figures were revised down from annualized 4% to 2.5%. Bloomberg's James Mayger reports on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia."
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Peterson's Furman Sees Gradual Rise in U.S. Wages
Feb.16 -- In today's "Morning Must Read," Bloomberg’s Tom Keene and Guy Johnson highlight comments from Bloomberg View columnist Barry Ritholtz on the American Middle Class. They speak with Jason Furman, senior fellow at Peterson...
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Southeast Asia, China Economies to Accelerate: Invesco
Kristina Hooper, chief global markets strategist at Invesco Advisers, discusses the outlook for Asian emerging economies and the implications for financial markets. She also talks about the health of the U.S. economy and Federal Reserve...