Serbia's economy hinges on elections

Millions of Serbs will decide their future in a presidential election run-off on Sunday. Pro-western democrat candidate Boris Tadic is facing nationalist challenger Tomislav Nikolic. With a national debt of more than $35bn and 25 per cent rate of unemployment, the winner will have to worry about the economy. Al Jazeera's Peter Sharp reports from Belgrade.

Shoppers sending inflation message?

Prices for food and clothing rising

Inside Story Americas - Does the G8 represent a modern world economy?

Thirty seven years ago as the world grappled with a major economic crisis, leaders of six of the world's biggest economies gathered in France. Henry Kissinger, US secretary of state at the time said the G6 would give people a sense they are masters of their destiny and be a bulwark against the blind forces beyond their control. In the intervening years the six has become eight with the US, Brit...

Improving economy undermines Romney narrative

Ezra Klein highlights as series of awkward campaign appearances by Mitt Romney in which his narrative of a failed economy was undermined by improving economic conditions in the state where he was campaigning. (The Rachel Maddow Show)

Greek Financial Crisis (part 2)

What Greece could have done if it had it's own currency

Krugman: '$300b a year' in spending

Economist Paul Krugman comes OutFront on his plan to save America from falling off its fiscal cliff.

If Romney Wins, Will The Economy Win?

Business Insider's Joe Weisenthal recent article is titled, "It's More Clear Than Ever That If Romney Loses, The Economy Is Going To Implode". He writes, "If Obama wins that there's a good chance that we'll fly off the fiscal cliff, as the political gridlock will see spending cuts kick in, and perhaps even higher taxes." Joe Weisenthal joins the show to explain what he think...

Krugman: Speaker Boehner, Paul Ryan ‘completely deluded’

Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman joins MSNBC’s Martin Bashir to discuss his new book, “End This Depression Now!,” and also why Republicans’ austerity-only path will make a bad economy worse. (Martin Bashir)

Warren Buffett - How to Invest During Inflation

For the latest Warren Buffett, go to http://WarrenBuffettNews.com - Keynes said that inflation is an invisible tax that only one person in a million understands.

Emanuel: NATO Summit Could Help City's Economy

Inside the heavily secured Chicago City Hall, Mayor Rahm Emanuel sat down for a lengthy interview with The Associated Press. The mayor spoke about security and the economic boost the NATO summit will provide Chicago. (May 18th)

Global economy focus of critical G-8 summit

Europe's debt crisis high on agenda

How is the economy driving the presidential race?

New polling on voters' outlook on issue

Greek Debt Recession and Austerity (part 1)

A primer of why Greece is in a tough situation (more in future videos)

NPR: 05-18-2012 Economy

Stories: 1) Debt Ceiling Debate Is Revived In Washington 2) Portugal Looks Back On 1 Year Since Its Bailout 3) Political Limbo May Further Erode Greece's Stability 4) Fed: Sizeable Risk From Capitol Hill Gridlock

Bill Bradleys View of the Economy

Former Senator Bill Bradley discusses his new book, We Can All Do Better, and the current state of the NBA.

Hardball - Reich: Economy is drifting toward plutocracy

May 15, 2012 Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and UC Berkeley Professor Robert Reich join Hardball to discuss the JP Morgan trading blunder and the need for regulation in order to prevent future messes.

Asia stock markets drop

Asia stocks trading deep in negative territory after a sell off on Wall Street.

Egyptian economy influences voters

Since last year's uprising there's been a fall in tourism and foreign investment. Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros traveled to the Northern city of Tanta to see how the economic crisis could affect how people vote.

Small-Business Sentiment Showing Positive Signs for Economy?

Deutsche Bank Senior U.S. Economist Carl Riccadonna on the signs among small businesses that the economy is improving.

Speaker Boehner's Address on the Economy, Debt Limit, and American Jobs

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today addressed the Peter G. Peterson Foundation's 2012 Fiscal Summit on efforts to put our nation back on a path to prosperity and economic growth by cutting government spending, preventing job-crushing tax hikes, and making long-term changes to entitlement programs.

New polls on WH race, economy

A look at latest Fox News numbers

Biden Mocks Romney For Taking Credit For Auto Bailout

more at cnn.com

High unemployment, but no workers available

Farmers search for help to harvest crops

In Interview, Biden Dismisses Auto Workers Who Lost Pensions And Benefits In Bailout

Vice President Biden dismisses auto workers in Youngstown, Ohio who lost their pensions and benefits in the bailout (May 16, 2012)

"An Economy Where Everybody's Playing By The Same Set Of Rules" Pres Obama In Reno

May 11, 2012 C-SPAN http://MOXNews.com

Al Jazeera English - JPMorgan, the Volcker Rule and lobbying

Al Jazeera English's Newshour cited campaign contribution data from the Sunlight Foundation's InfluenceExplorer.com during a May 15 report.

IMF chief Christine Lagarde: Greece leaving the euro will be

International Monetary Fund chief says a Greek departure from the euro zone would be extremely expensive, but that the IMF must make technical preparations for such a move.

A Sideways Moving Economy

John Lonski, Moody's Capital Markets Research Group, and Michelle Girard, RBS senior economist, provide a preview of the initial claims number out this morning and weigh in on the soft job market and uncertainty in Washington. (CNBC)

Interest Rate Cut Would Be Positive for Israel

May 17 (Bloomberg) -- Boaz Schwartz, country manager of Israel at Deutsche Bank AG, discusses the Israeli economy, monetary policy and the potential impact of Greece leaving the euro. He speaks from Tel Aviv with Maryam Nemazee on Bloomberg Television's "The Pulse." (Source: Bloomberg)

Greek Euro Exit May Prompt Spain, Italy Bailouts

May 17 (Bloomberg) -- Juergen Michels, chief European economist at Citigroup Inc., and Megan Greene, senior economist at Roubini Global Economics LLC, discuss Greece's euro membership and the risks facing Spain, Italy and France. They talk with Francine Lacqua on Bloomberg Television's "On the Move." (Source: Bloomberg)

Eliot Spitzer says JPMorgan's risky bets were not hedges, underscoring need for clear Volcker Rule

"If these losses came from a cautious investment unit trying to hedge against risk, how did that same unit end up contributing $5 billion to the bank in one year? That was 25 percent of JPMorgan Chase's revenues in 2010. This was no hedge fund."

Kudlow: A Whiff of Deflation?

CNBC's Larry Kudlow discusses whether deflation could be on the horizon. Rebecca Patterson, JP Morgan Asset Management; Zane Brown, Lord Abbett; and Ben Steil, Council on Foreign Relations, also weigh in on the markets. (CNBC)

Price is Right for More Action From the Fed

Sudeep Reddy and Spencer Jakab hunt for clues in the minutes from the last FOMC meeting to decide whether the Fed will take more action to boost the economy. Photo: Bloomberg.

Debate: How To Fix The Economy

French and Greek voters, angered by austerity efforts, are the latest to push European governments out of power. Although cuts in government spending and services are deeply unpopular and cause economic problems, those who favor austerity say government budget deficits are worse. VOA's Jim Randle spoke with economic experts on both sides of the debate.

U.S. Stock Market Wrap

May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Deborah Kostroun reports on the performance of the U.S. equity market today. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index dropped a fourth day, the longest decline in a month, as concern Greece's debt crisis is worsening offset better-than-estimated reports on U.S. housing starts and industrial production. (Source: Bloomberg)

IMF's Lagarde on Euro Zone

CNBC's Maria Bartiromo reports the IMF's Christine Lagarde said, "Key leaders still want to keep the euro zone together and Greece's departure would be extremely expensive." (CNBC)

Progress report on employment shows ‘grade inflation’

MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan and his guest David Rothkopf of the advisory firm Garten Rothkopf, provide a progress report on the US economy, comparing the Labor Department’s unemployment statistics to what they call the “real unemployment rate” as Ratigan pushes to pinpoint the 30 million jobs needed to jumpstart the economy. (Dylan Ratigan Show)

What Europe can Learn from an Ancient Empire with a Common Currency

For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for a vast area that used a common currency, about 2,000 years ago.

Boehner: Obama Playing 'Small Ball' With Economy

House Speaker John Boehner renewed his demand for big spending cuts before the debt limit is raised again at year's end. (May 16)

Market Outlook: Housing, Banking & the Fed

Rob Morgan, Fulcrum Securities; Tom Porcelli, RBC Capital Markets; and Gerald Lipkin, Valley National Bank chairman & CEO, share perspective on the housing recovery, banking and the Federal Reserve's latest statements. (CNBC)

Santelli Ahead of the Fed Minutes

CNBC's Rick Santelli forecasts the Fed's minutes, with Matt Cheslock, Virtu Financial. (CNBC)

Job Creation Key to Global Economy, Rajan Says

May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Raghuram Rajan, professor at the University of Chicago and former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, talks about the European sovereign-debt crisis and global economies. Rajan talks with Tom Keene on Bloomberg Television's "Surveillance Midday." (Source: Bloomberg)

Jelly Beans: Are They Recession Proof?

May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Lisa Brasher, executive vice chairman of Jelly Belly Candy Co., talks with Bloomberg's Stephanie Ruhle about the candy maker's U.S. production and sales. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "InBusiness."

Candy Is `Relatively Recession-Proof,' Brasher Says

May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Lisa Brasher, executive vice chairman of Jelly Belly Candy Co., talks about the candy maker's U.S. production and sales. She speaks with Stephanie Ruhle on Bloomberg Television's "InBusiness." (Source: Bloomberg)

Obama On Romney's Auto Bailout Claims: "I Don't Think Anybody Takes That Seriously"

more at abcnews.com

Goolsbee: Fair to question Volcker rule

Univ. of Chicago's Austan Goolsbee says it's 'fair' to ask if Volcker rule would have prevented JPMorgan $2b loss.

Brit. Ambassador to US: UK economy being dragged down as well

British Ambassador to the U.S., Sir Peter Westmacott, joins Morning Joe to discuss the latest on Greece's economy, Germany, austerity measures in the UK and the Eurozone and new French Socialist President Francois Hollande. (Morning Joe)

Africa 2012 - Beyond Minerals: Africa's Future Economy

Almost 70% of sub-Saharan export revenues still come from natural resources, including oil, metals and minerals. How can the continent use its natural resource wealth to lay the foundation for economic diversification? - Sean de Cleene, Senior Vice-President, Global Business Initiatives, Yara International, Belgium, Agenda Council on Climate Change - Paul Collier, Professor of Economics, Depart...

A View From the Trading Pits: Deflation Ahead?

Scott Shellady, Bradford Capital Management CEO, provides a preview of what traders are watching ahead of the market's open, and weighs in on Greek debt, earnings, inflation & deflation, commodities and the direction of the economy. (CNBC)

Greek socialists reach for coalition amid bailout threats

Greek socialist leader Evangelos Venizelos is tasked by President Carolos Papoulias with forming a government after efforts by other parties failed. Duration: 00:47.

How Obama Can Trail (Slightly) On The Economy, But Still Beat Romney

more at talkingpointsmemo.com and polltracker.com

NPR: 05-15-2012 Economy

Stories: 1) Big Losing Bet Tarnishes Wall Street Titan JPMorgan 2) JPMorgan's 'London Whale' Behind Major Losses 3) Romney Shifts Gears On Auto Industry Bailout 4) What Caused JPMorgan's Loss Of $2 Billion?

Focus on economy in presidential race

All-Star panel weighs in

European Elections Impact on Economy, Austerity

FBNs Lou Dobbs on the uncertain future for the European economy.

On economy, Romney polls better

According to a new USA Today/Gallup poll, 55 percent of those surveyed believe the economy will get better under Mitt Romney, but only 46 percent said the same of President Barack Obama. NBC’s Chuck Todd reports. (Nightly News)

U.S. Stock Market, European Debt Crisis, Investing

May 15 (Bloomberg) -- Joseph McAlinden, chief investment officer at Catalpa Capital Management, talks about the European debt crisis, the U.S. economy and stock market, and investment strategy. He speaks with Pimm Fox and Alix Steel on Bloomberg Television's "Taking Stock." (Source: Bloomberg)

U.S. Stock Market Wrap

May 15 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Deborah Kostroun reports on the performance of the U.S. equity market today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell to an almost four-month low as Greece's failure to form a new government offset better-than-estimated American economic data. (Source: Bloomberg)

Team Obama defines Romney as being out-of-touch with economy

The Huffington Post’s Howard Fineman and USA Today’s Susan Page break down the latest attack ad from the Obama campaign on Mitt Romney’s record at Bain Capital and the truth behind Romney as a “job creator.” (Hardball)

Reich: Economy is drifting toward plutocracy

Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and UC Berkeley Professor Robert Reich join Hardball to discuss the JP Morgan trading blunder and the need for regulation in order to prevent future messes. (Hardball)

Colombian Flowers Mark the Start of New Free Trade Agreement

More than four thousand boxes of roses and carnations are the very first products to enter the USA under a free trade agreement with Colombia that's just gone into effect.

Romney slams Obama, federal govt. on economy

Mitt Romney accused President Obama of supporting increased federal debt, putting the economy on a disastrous course, in a speech in Iowa on Tuesday.

Romney slams Obama, federal govt. on economy

Mitt Romney accused President Obama of supporting increased federal debt, putting the economy on a disastrous course, in a speech in Iowa on Tuesday.

Video: Romney slams Obama, federal govt. on economy

Mitt Romney accused President Obama of supporting increased federal debt, putting the economy on a disastrous course, in a speech in Iowa on Tuesday.

Obama: Economy will determine election outcome

Democratic strategist Jimmy Williams and Real Clear Politico’s Erin McPike talk about President Barack Obama’s definition of his economic policy and Mitt Romney’s policy. (NewsNation)

Manos Greece Elections, Euro, Bailouts

May 15 (Bloomberg) -- Former Greek Finance Minister Stefanos Manos talks about the prospects of the country exiting the euro. Manos speaks with Scarlet Fu and Stephanie Ruhle on Bloomberg Television's "InBusiness." (Source: Bloomberg)

Currency Trade: Dollar & Euro

Discussing whether the euro is headed to parity with the U.S. dollar, with Willie Williams, Societe Generale. (CNBC)

Obama's 'View' on Economy: 'Still Got Work to Do'

The president gives himself an incomplete when asked to grade his efforts.

Pawlenty:Romney respects private economy

Mitt Romney supporter and fmr. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty makes the case for why Romney will help the U.S. economy.

Merkley: Volcker prevents bank gambling

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), co-author of the 'Volcker Rule,' on how the rule is designed to stop risky investments.

The Human Cost of Unemployment

The plight of the long-term unemployed continues to wreak havoc in the jobs market. Kevin Hassett, AEI senior fellow, discusses the impact of chronic unemployment on the U.S. economy. (CNBC)

Africa 2012 - Africa in the World Economy — From Tigers to Lions?

In eight of the past 10 years, Africa's "lion" economies have grown faster than East Asia's tigers. What are the priorities for the continent to emerge as a new global growth pole? - Kofi Annan, Chairman, Africa Progress Panel (APP), Switzerland; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member - Gao Xiqing, President and Vice-Chairman, Chin...

Poll shows optimism over economy, so will POTUS get credit?

Top Talkers: New polls on the economy show something of a change in how Americans feel about the economy, and they also show a tightening race between President Obama and Mitt Romney. The Morning Joe panel – including the Washington Post's Jonathan Capehart, NBC News' Andrea Mitchell and the Huffington Post's Sam Stein – discusses. (Morning Joe)

Paul Krugman talks with Chrystia Freeland: The complete interview - Freeland File

Paul Krugman, the Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times columnist, speaks with Thomson Reuters Digital Editor Chrystia Freeland about the economy, the outlook for Europe and why some GOP policies are "medieval." (May 7, 2012)

Unemployment: Addressing Worsening 'Human Disaster' in U.S.

Some 5 million Americans have been looking for work for more than six months, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Dean Baker of the Center for Economic and Policy Research and Kevin Hassett of the American Enterprise Institute who say the "human disaster" has potential generations-long effects.

Obama, Romney exchange jabs on economy

Obama and Romney trade jabs on issue number one, the economy. CNN's Erin Burnett discusses the latest attack ads.

The Outlook for Growth in the Mexico Economy

http://mexicotoday.org/ Siemens Mesoamerica, Unilever Personal Care, and the Coca-Cola Company agree that the Mexico economy has a growth market and that there is constant opportunity to develop along with the country. Find out more by watching the MexicoToday video above. The views expressed in this video are solely those of the individuals who appear and the organizations they represent. This...

Still Political Risk With Greece: Currency Trader

Amelia Bourdeau, Westpac Institutional director of foreign exchange, offers her view on the euro ahead of the euro zone's Q1 GDP data tomorrow. "There will be continued headlines about the Greek risk," she adds. (CNBC)

Luce on economy: America is in decline

Author Edward Luce, the Financial Time’s chief U.S. columnist, talks with MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan and the show’s mega panel about the issues that American business leaders must pay attention to in order to determine the country’s future. (Dylan Ratigan Show)

Egypt's Politics Move Ahead, Economy Lags Behind

Egyptian voters are making their final choices in the first post-revolution presidential election. Many Egyptians say the electoral process will not resolve the issue at the top of people's minds, however, and that is the sorry state of the economy. VOA's Elizabeth Arrott recently visited Zagazig, in the Nile Delta and has this report.

GM's Akerson on U.S. Stake, Europe, Economy

May 14 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co. Chief Executive Officer Dan Akerson talks about the U.S. government's stake in the company, the outlook for a turnaround of GM's European unit, and the U.S. economy and budget deficit. He speaks with Trish Regan on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)

What does JP Morgan’s blunder say about America’s economy?

CNBC’s Sue Herera and Newsweek’s Zachary Karabell joins NewsNation to discuss whether there is a need for new financial regulations imposed after this latest financial crisis. (NewsNation)

Richard Parker on Lessons from the Greek Financial Crisis

Harvard Kennedy School lecturer Richard Parker discusses Greece and the financial crisis in Europe as part of the American Conversation Essentials series.

Greece bailout an idiots view

The Artist Taxi Driver

Greek default would drag other economies

Spain and Greece both face backlash over austerity measures.

Campaign ad wars on the economy

Debate over Obama, Romney strategies

Financial Crisis in Thailand Caused by Speculative Attack

How a currency crisis in Thailand led to a banking crisis in the 1990s

Zuckerberg & the 'Hoodie' Economy

CNBC's Jane Wells reports on the effect Mark Zuckerberg's famous "hoodie" is having on the U.S. economy. (CNBC)

GM CEO Dan Akerson Says That Mitt Romney's Position on the Auto Bailout "Very Short-Sighted"

CBS This Morning - May 14th, 2012

3 Simple Solutions To The Financial Crisis By Simon Dixon

http://www.simondixon.org Simon Dixon shares three simple solutions to the financial crisis at the EBBF conference conference in London on excellence in banking. Everybody keeps asking Simon what he proposes in order to move into a financial system that works. Simon shares three simple solutions that were proposed in his bestseller 'Bank To The Future; Protect Your Future Before Governments Go ...

WSJ Economists' Survey: Subdued Growth Expected 2012

Forecasters surveyed by The Wall Street Journal expect the economy to grow at such a subdued pace this year that unemployment will barely budge. Asked about the risks to their outlook, 70% of the economists said they think their forecasts are more likely to be too optimistic than too pessimistic. On average, the 50 respondents, not all of whom answer every question, expect slow but steady growt...

Romney Economics: Bankruptcy and Bailouts at GST Steel

Learn more: http://www.romneyeconomics.com Kansas City's GST Steel had been making steel rods for 105 years when Romney and his partners took control in 1993. They cut corners and extracted profit from the business at every turn, placing it deeply in debt. When the company eventually declared bankruptcy, workers not only lost their jobs but were denied their full pensions and health insurance, ...

MSM Misdirection: Gay Marriage Over Economy

They are changing the focus of the Sheeple. MSM Misdirection: Gay Marriage Over Economy

Voters, Economists Agree: Austerity Not The Answer

Tempers are boiling in Greece and other European nations that traded bailouts for a strict austerity plan. Some say Germany's rigid solution is already failing, and may even fracture the euro zone. If that happens, that'll be very bad news for the U.S., too.

Ron Paul's Texas Straight Talk 5/14/12: The Dangers of the Fed and the Importance of Sound Money

Link to full hearing mentioned by Dr. Paul: http://is.gd/MKy91E http://RonPaul2012.com http://paul.house.gov http://DailyPaul.com http://CampaignForLiberty.org http://RunRonPaul.com Full transcript coming soon!

Kasman Says U.S. Economy to Avoid 'Fiscal Cliff'

May 8 (Bloomberg) -- Bruce Kasman, chief economist at JPMorgan Chase & Co., talks about the outlook for the U.S. economy, markets and Europe's sovereign debt crisis and the euro. Kasman speaks with Tom Keene on Bloomberg Television's "Surveillance Midday." (Source: Bloomberg)

Post Show Thoughts: Economy and the gay marriage debate

David Gregory analyzes this morning’s Meet the Press including interviews with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and RNC Chair Reince Priebus. (Meet the Press)

Will the Volcker rule prevent future crises?

Sen. Carl Levin advocates for the Volcker rule to prevent future heavy losses in financial markets. (Meet the Press)

Analyzing the financial crisis

Sen. Carl Levin and CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin discuss JPMorgan Chase’s $2 billion trading loss and how it could have been prevented. (Meet the Press)

Is economy better off than it was four years ago?

David Gregory and Jamie Dimon discuss the current state of the U.S. economy. (Meet the Press)

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