Weird History
The Real Peaky Blinders
Who were the real Peaky Blinders? On the BBC show, boss Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) violently dominates the streets of Birmingham, England, while wearing tailored, fashionable clothes. And in reality, the gang members did wear a...
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Feeding America Top Executive Katie Fitzgerald on Food Insecurity
For those who already had a hard time affording food, the coronavirus pandemic, and its disruption of supply chains, has added difficulties. Katie Fitzgerald, chief operating officer of Feeding America discusses the growing problem, its...
Economics Explained
How To Fix An Economic Crisis: Fiscal Policy
Let's say you find yourself as the Head of State of some country during an impending economic crash. Your country's stock market is imploding, businesses are closing, unemployment is rising, and everyone is looking to you to provide...
Economics Explained
The Economics of Donald Trump: Domestic Policy
Trump. A man who needs no introduction. Today, let's look exclusively at President Trump's economic policies, go over their quirks and features, and more! Trump is one of the few candidates we can actually talk about so early in this...
Economics Explained
How To Fix An Economic Crisis: Interest Rates
Let's say you find yourself as the Head of State of some country during an impending economic crash. Your country's stock market is imploding, businesses are closing, unemployment is rising, and everyone is looking to you to provide...
Economics Explained
Will This be the Next Great Depression?
In 1929, years of wild debt-fuelled speculation over company stocks came to a halt with the worst economic disaster in history. In 2001, years of wild debt-fuelled speculation over technology companies that were apparently going to...
Economics Explained
Are We Stuck Between Hyperinflation And A Recession? | Economics Explained: Inflation
If governments don't manage their money like you or I, then how do they pay the bill for living above their means? Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the world works, our content covers the biggest topics and headlines...
Economics Explained
Are We Stuck Between Hyperinflation And A Recession? | Economics Explained: Introduction and Choosing Between Inflation and A Recession
If governments don't manage their money like you or I, then how do they pay the bill for living above their means? Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the world works, our content covers the biggest topics and headlines...
Economics Explained
Are We Stuck Between Hyperinflation And A Recession? | Economics Explained: The Recession and The Correct Course of Action
If governments don't manage their money like you or I, then how do they pay the bill for living above their means? Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the world works, our content covers the biggest topics and headlines...
Economics Explained
8 Months of Stimulus: Causing Concern
This video focuses on the why economists are concerned about Fed Reserve Repos and the effects it might have globally. Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the world works, our content covers the biggest topics and headlines...
Economics Explained
The Recession We Need To Have | Economics Explained
Are we entering a new age where serious downturns caused by genuine economic hardships can be avoided with piles of cash? Or is this all just putting off the inevitable and potentially making it worse further down the road?
OverSimplified
Emu War (Mini-Wars #4)
That time Australia went to war with some big birds. Should be a piece of cake right?
Bloomberg
US Government to The Rescue
Ruchir Sharma, Rockefeller International Chairman dives into whether we are paying a price for government intervention and how we are keeping zombie companies alive.
Bloomberg
Fed's Powell Says Leveraged Lending Doesn't Pose Systemic Risk to Banks
Feb.27 -- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell comments on the possible economic risks posed by leveraged loans during testimony before the House Financial Services Committee.
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Bridgewater's Dalio Says U.S. Has a Large Wealth Gap
Sep.17 -- Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, discusses his book "Principles: Life and Work," and talks about Fed policy, the wealth gap and U.S. politics. He speaks with Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker at Bridgewater's campus in...
Bloomberg
Verizon Is Helping Customers Pay Their Bills
Jul.24 -- Verizon Communications Inc. has enrolled its Covid-affected customers in extended payment plans after the pledge to keep them connected expired at the end of June. Verizon says hundreds of thousands of customers could be...
Bloomberg
Culture Trumps All in Retail: Gould
Sept. 30 -- Former Bloomingdales Chief Executive Officer Michael Gould discusses what he believes is the greatest time for opportunity in retail and the importance of fostering relationships with the consumer. He speaks with Caroline...
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Fed's Probably Not Done Yet, Former NY Fed President Dudley Says
Mar.01 -- Former New York Fed President Bill Dudley discusses the neutral rate, the Fed's rate path, U.S. budget deficit, and modern monetary theory. He speaks with Bloomberg's Michael McKee on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
Curated Video
WFP chief calls for end to war in Syria
The World Food Programme is calling for an end of war in Syria, as the economic downturn combined with the new virus health crisis threatens to destabilise the region even further.
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."
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Nouriel Roubini: 'A Different Gloom' Setting in
Nouriel Roubini, Roubini Macro Associates CEO explains why he believes the economy is on the precipice of a serious downturn.
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Bespoke Strategist Pearkes Says Equities Are Looking for Footing
Jul.11 -- George Pearkes, Bespoke Investment Group global macro strategist, discusses the drop in commodities prices and the performance of equities with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu, Julie Hyman and Joe Weisenthal on "What'd You Miss?"
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TracFone Acquisition a 'Great Opportunity': Verizon's Dunne
Sep.14 -- Verizon Consumer Group Chief Executive Officer Ronan Dunne says the acquisition of TracFone Wireless Inc. from America Movil SAB gives Verizon the chance to accelerate the amount of innovation the telecom giant brings to...
Bloomberg
Stocks Are Close to a Bottom, Zuma's Spath Says
Zuma Wealth founder and CIO Terri Spath says investment opportunities are starting to "bubble to the top" as the U.S. economy heads into a potential downturn. She speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."