Curated Video
German court asks ECB to justify stimulus program
Germany's highest court has cast doubts on key eurozone stimulus efforts by ruling that the European Central Bank must demonstrate within three months that a key bond-buying program is needed and appropriate.
Bloomberg
World Bank President Says China's Actions Delay Zambia Restructuring
World Bank President David Malpass discusses debt issues around the globe including developing economies such as Zambia. Zambia's debt restructuring is being delayed by requests from China to have the southern African nation's...
Curated Video
The Federal Reserve announced it will spend up to $300 billion over the next six months to buy long-term government bonds, a new step aimed at lifting the country out of recession by lowering rates on mortgages and other consumer debt.
HEADLINE: Fed keeps rate at record low
CAPTION: The Federal Reserve announced it will spend up to $300 billion over the next six months to buy long-term government bonds, a new step aimed at lifting the country out of recession by...
Curated Video
Analyst comments on treasury bill auction
1. Wide of Athens stock market exterior
2. Mid of stock market exterior
3. Wide of stock market interior
4. Close-up of ticker tape
5. Mid of sign and ticker tape
6. Set-up of analyst
7. SOUNDBITE (Greek): Manos Chatzidakis, Head of...
Khan Academy
Banking 12: Treasuries (Government Debt)
Taking viewers through the creation of a reserve bank (Federal Reserve), Sal introduces the idea of government involvement in modern banking. He also explains the government's obligation to cover reserves and why bonds issued by the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Banking 12: Treasuries (Government Debt)
A video [11:18] that introduces government debt and treasuries as well as what it means when we say that Federal Reserve Notes are issued by the Reserve bank but are an obligation of the Government.