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How Populists Use Economics to Exploit Crisis
MIT Sloan Assistant Professor Emil Verner discusses his research into credit markets, and the role of economics in the rise of populism.
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Italy crisis: EU commissioner 'should have shut up'
The EU's in full damage control mode after remarks from Budget Commissioner Guenther Oettinger sparked an outcry in Rome and Brussels. He's now apologised for saying the financial markets would teach Italians not to vote for populists....
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State of the Union: Italy crisis puts EU on edge
In this edition of State of the Union: the Belgian city of Liege mourns the deaths of three people, including two police women, killed in terrorist attack, and Italy’s political turmoil puts the EU on edge. Click on the image above to...
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Tensions With Russia Rise After Drone Downing
The US says a Russian fighter jet forced down a surveillance drone in the Black Sea. Russia says it never touched the drone. Bloomberg's Nick Wadhams and Megan Scully are on "Balance of Power."
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CLEAN : Norway set for swing to right as voting
CLEAN : Norway set for swing to right as voting
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End Of The Liberal International Order?
May.01 -- Can the post-war order of free trade, the freer movement of people and multilateralism survive a global reality defined by the rise of nationalist leaders? Niall Ferguson explains why he thinks the liberal international order...
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Sterne: Populism May Not Deliver Fiscal Policy in 2017
Dec.21 -- Gabriel Sterne, head of global macro research at Oxford Economics, looks at how populism could impact global markets in 2017. He speaks with Bloomberg's Mark Barton on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Sth. Europe Stocks `Cheap' Amid Fading Populist Risk: Amber Capital
Jul.01 -- Joseph Oughourlian, chief executive officer and founder of Amber Capital, discusses the outlook for European equity markets and his view that the populist movement is a fading risk. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Free Markets Forced to Confront Crony Capitalism
Feb.21 -- Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief Emeritus Matt Winkler explains why free markets are being forced to confront crony capitalism. He speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and Amanda Lang on "What'd You Miss?" (Winkler is a Bloomberg...
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Populists Are Still a Minority in Parliament, Says European Commission’s Katainen
Apr.24 -- European Commission Vice President for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness Jyrki Katainen discusses the best outcome for the European elections, the biggest issues in the election, the European economy and the...
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Niall Ferguson: Don't Underestimate Donald Trump
May 2 -- Niall Ferguson, a Harvard University professor, discusses the state of the U.S. economy with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu at the Milken Institute Global Conference on "What'd You Miss?"
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Nick Clegg Sees 'Dark Shadow' of 2008 in Populism
Feb.10 -- Nick Clegg, former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister, talks about the factors that feed populism and how politicians can reconnect with citizens. He speaks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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What's Underpinning the Anger in Politics?
Nov. 8 -- Megan Greene, Manulife Asset Management chief economist, discusses anger-driven politics with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal, Scarlet Fu and Matt Miller on "What'd You Miss?"
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Hammond warns against 'reckless solutions' to economic concerns'
Chancellor Philip Hammond warns against "reckless" solutions offered by "populists" and defends Government intervention on the national living wage. He was speaking at the launch of a report by living standards think tank the Resolution...
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Italy Risks Up to $4 Billion EU Penalty Over Budget, Debt
May.28 -- Francesco Galietti, founder and chief executive officer at Policy Sonar, and David Kohl, head of currency research at Julius Baer, discuss the results of the European elections and a possible disciplinary procedure by the...
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O'Neil: Latin America Presents Opportunities for U.S.
Dec.09 -- Shannon O'Neil, senior fellow at Council on Foreign Relations, and Steven Wieting, global chief strategist at Citi Private Bank, discuss U.S. relations with Latin America and the prospect of structural reforms in Brazil. They...
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CLEAN : HRW: Macron has stepped up to fill void and promote human rights
Kenneth Roth the Executive Director of Human Rights Watch said that President Macron has stepped up to fill a leadership role in promoting human rights that Washington and London have pulled out from recently but that the new President...
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UK Foreign Secretary speech in India
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Wednesday said governments should use international systems to give voters drawn to populist movements "the jobs and the self-respect that they need".He was speaking in New Delhi, at the 2nd...
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Populist Policies' Impact on Growth
Mar.22 -- Rob Waldner, fixed income chief strategist at Invesco, and Bloomberg Economics Chief Economist Tom Orlik, discuss the growth of populism worldwide and what it means for the global economy. They speak with Bloomberg's Alix Steel...
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EU's Katainen: Europe 'Cannot Give Up to Populism'
Sept. 14 -- European Union Commission Vice President for Jobs Jyrki Katainen talks about the need for further integration of the EU and strong leadership to battle the rise in populism. He speaks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua from the...
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VOICED : Merkel launches election bid with tough line on immigration
Chancellor Angela Merkel Tuesday lashed populists trying to exploit fears over Germany's refugee influx but set out a tough line on integration including a ban on the veil as she launched into election campaign mode
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CLEAN : US election: Analyst looks back at 2016 race
As the 2016 presidential battle between populist Donald Trump and the more traditional Hillary Clinton comes to a head political analyst Shane Greer looks back on a campaign that's put two Americas face to face
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Populists Lack Sensible Economic Plan, Says Moulton
Apr.06 -- In today's "Morning Must Read," Bloomberg’s Tom Keene and Guy Johnson highlight comments on economic populism in Europe. They speak with Jon Moulton, founder at Better Capital, and Christian Schulz, European economist at...
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Goldman's Barroso Expects Populists to Grow Considerably in EU Election
May.21 -- Jose Manuel Barroso, non-executive chairman at Goldman Sachs and former president of the European Commission and Prime Minister of Portugal, discusses upcoming elections in the European Union. He speaks with Bloomberg's...