IMF Video: IMF's Regional Economic Outlook for Europe:  Turning the Recovery into Enduring Growth

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Europe has done remarkably well against a turbulent backdrop. After years of crises and their fallouts, a soft landing for the continent’s economies is within reach. Securing it will require careful calibration of macroeconomic policies. As the cyclical recovery runs its course, growth will increasingly depend on structural factors. Yet there are several formidable headwinds to growth, including weakening productivity, an aging population, and underinvestment. Navigating these headwinds to higher medium-term growth will require structural reform efforts that should begin now. For the EU, this means urgently tapping the significant potential from further European integration. Combined with complementary measures at the domestic level, these reforms would go to show once again how Europe can overcome even the most severe obstacles when acting decisively and together.   The just released IMF Regional Economic Outlook for Europe discusses the economic reform agenda needed to cope with these multiple challenges. The discussion will focus on what policymakers in Brussels and at the national level can and should do to return Europe to greater competitiveness and faster growth.    The Regional Economic Outlook will be presented by Mr. Alfred Kammer, Director of the European Department at the IMF. He will then be joined by Ms. Maria Demertzis, Senior Fellow at Bruegel, and Ms. Christiane Nickel, Deputy Director General of DG Economics at the European Central Bank, for a panel discussion moderated by Ms. Maria Tadeo, Europe Correspondent. https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/REO/EU/Issues/2024/04/05/regional-economic-outlook-europe-april-2024

Published: 8th May 2024 08:11:14   By: IMF

IMF Video: Perspectives économiques régionales: Afrique Subsaharienne | Avril 2024

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Après quatre années mouvementées, les perspectives pour l’Afrique subsaharienne s’améliorent progressivement. La croissance va passer de 3,4 % en 2023 à 3,8 % en 2024, et près des deux tiers des pays s’attendent à une croissance plus élevée. https://www.imf.org/fr/Publications/REO/SSA/Issues/2024/04/19/regional-economic-outlook-for-sub-saharan-africa-april-2024

Published: 6th May 2024 03:47:50   By: IMF

IMF Video: Perspetivas Económicas Regionais para a África Subsariana, abril de 2024

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O ano de 2024 pode marcar um ponto de virada para a África Subsaariana após quatro anos desafiadores de choques. Projetamos que o crescimento aumente para 3,8% em 2024, frente a 3,4% no ano passado. Thibault Lemaire do FMI, apresenta a análise do nosso mais recente relatório sobre as perspectivas econômicas regionais.

Published: 1st May 2024 07:56:24   By: IMF

IMF Video: Unveiling the Global Public Finance Partnership: First Partners, First Projects

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This event announces the first contributions to the Global Public Finance Partnership (GPFP) and initial workplan. Launched in 2024, the GPFP will assist in fostering good policies and strong management of member countries’ public resources by combining the IMF’s leading expertise on public revenue and spending. The GPFP aims to support the G20’s call to boost domestic resource mobilization, as stressed in the Managing Director’s Global Policy Agenda presented in October 2023. It will primarily support low-income developing countries and fragile and conflict-affected states in boosting domestic resource mobilization and managing public spending more effectively. https://www.imfconnect.org/content/imf/en/annual-meetings/calendar/open/2024/04/18/183460.html

Published: 30th Apr 2024 06:26:33   By: IMF

IMF Video: Capacity Development Talk: Governance Diagnostics for Performance and Accountability

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This 30-minute talk will present the role of Governance Diagnostics in promoting macro-critical reforms to address corruption and financial integrity weaknesses. The presentation will showcase recent work carried out in Mauritania and will include a discussion of the broader IMF capacity development work on core aspects of integrity and anti-money laundering. The session will include the perspective of government officials on how the diagnostic exercise assisted them in shaping the country’s governance and financial integrity reform program, and the on-going efforts to implement prioritized reforms.

Published: 30th Apr 2024 02:03:32   By: IMF

World Economic Forum Video: Spatial computing: why the future of the internet is 3D

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'Spatial computing', 'blended reality', 'the metaverse'. For those of us who still use screens and keyboards to access the digital world, those phrases might not mean very much. But many experts believe the '2D' internet will soon be a thing of the past, and we will all be, one way or another, in a 3D metaverse. With Apple's Vision Pro headset renewing interest in virtual reality, we speak to two proponents of the metaverse who see both huge opportunities and significant risks. Guests: Yonatan Raz-Fridman, CEO of Supersocial and host of the podcast “Into the Metaverse” (https://www.intometamedia.com/) Brittan Heller, lecturer on International Law, Technology, and Human Rights, Stanford University. Links: Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-the-fourth-industrial-revolution/home Metaverse Identity: Defining the Self in a Blended Reality: https://www.weforum.org/publications/metaverse-identity-defining-the-self-in-a-blended-reality/ Navigating the Industrial Metaverse: A Blueprint for Future Innovations: https://www.weforum.org/publications/navigating-the-industrial-metaverse-a-blueprint-for-future-innovations/ Related podcasts: Meeting in the metaverse: Actor Rainn Wilson joins us on the virtual polar ice (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/global-collaboration-village-climate-tipping-points-hub-metaverse-rainn-wilson/) What 20 years of Second Life can teach us about the future of the metaverse (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/metaverse-philip-rosedale-second-life/) Not just for gamers: how the metaverse might impact your life (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/metaverse-applications-social-impact/) Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts (http://wef.ch/podcasts) : YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts) - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1504682164) : https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1534915560) : https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/agenda-dialogues) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1574956552) : https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub) : https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

Published: 9th May 2024 06:26:45   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Special Meeting 2024: AI Powered Industries

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AI-powered models, which are rapidly developing in capacity and scale, are expected to disrupt companies' operating and business models. What are the near-term use cases and long-term moonshot opportunities for AI to fundamentally reshape industrial ecosystems? This is the full audio from a session at the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh on 29 April, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/special-meeting-on-global-collaboration-growth-and-energy-for-development-2024/sessions/ai-powered-industries/ Speakers: Vijay Vaitheeswaran, Editor, Global Energy and Climate Innovation, The Economist Simon Freakley, Chief Executive Officer, AlixPartners Robert Falck, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Einride AB Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman, Schneider Electric SE Cheryl Cui, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bota Biosciences Abdulla Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Bahrain Catch up on all the action from the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development at wef.ch/specialmeeting24 (http://wef.ch/specialmeeting24) and across social media using the hashtag #specialmeeting24. Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts (http://wef.ch/podcasts) : YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts) - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1504682164) : https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1534915560) : https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/agenda-dialogues) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1574956552) : https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub) : https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

Published: 6th May 2024 05:51:24   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Renewable Energy Doubles in MENA & Glasses Boost Bangladesh Income | WEF | Top Stories of the Week

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This week's top stories of the week include: 0:15 Which nations are middle powers? – Conflict and competition are on the rise around the world, when cooperation is needed more urgently than ever and trust in global institutions is waning. This is where the world’s middle powers can make a difference. 4:31 Renewable energy doubles in MENA – Renewables could meet 26% of the region’s energy needs by 2050, say experts. They can also unlock a significant source of carbon credits for trading on carbon markets which could help countries meet their emission reduction goals committed to in the Paris Agreement. 6:13 Severe floods are on the rise – Dubai has been hit by its heaviest rainfall since records began. A year’s worth of rain fell in a single day on 16 April bringing much of the state to a standstill. Experts say the rainstorm was caused by the effects of climate change on Dubai’s weather system. 9:33 Glasses boost Bangladesh income – A study involved 824 people from 56 villages in Bangladesh. Researchers gave half of the participants reading glasses straight away. While the other half received them after 8 months. In that time, the median monthly income among the group with glasses grew from $35 to $47, a rise of 33%. _____________________________________________ The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 4th May 2024 12:00:31   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Open Forum: Fueling Action for Mental Health

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Mental disorders are among the leading causes of health burdens worldwide, with the cost to the global economy expected to reach $16 trillion by 2030. How can collective action be taken to prioritize mental health and improve the well-being of populations globally?

Published: 30th Apr 2024 02:12:08   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Closing Plenary: Rejuvenating Growth

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While the global economy is showing signs of recovery, growth is forecast to remain subdued at 3.1% in 2024. As we witness the slowest half-decade of GDP growth in 30 years, what policy actions are needed at both the national and global levels to lift economic prospects?

Published: 30th Apr 2024 02:09:34   By: World Economic Forum

Economic Video: Bank of England moves closer to rate cut | REUTERS

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The Bank of England took another step towards lowering interest rates, as a second official backed a cut and Governor Andrew Bailey said more could be on the way than investors expect #News #bankofengland #economy #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3JUkuGJ 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Published: 9th May 2024 03:50:12   By: Reuters

Economic Video: Jobless Claims Rise to Highest Level Since August

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Initial jobless claims increased by 22,000 to 231,000 in the week ended May 4, according to Labor Department data. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for 212,000 applications. Mike McKee reports. For more on this story, please see: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-09/us-initial-jobless-claims-increase-to-highest-level-since-august -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9 Visit http://www.bloomberg.com for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more. Connect with Bloomberg Television on: X: https://twitter.com/BloombergTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloombergTelevision Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergtv/ Connect with Bloomberg Business on: X: https://twitter.com/business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergbusiness/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergbusiness?lang=en Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bloomberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-news/ More from Bloomberg: Bloomberg Radio: https://twitter.com/BloombergRadio Bloomberg Surveillance: https://twitter.com/bsurveillance Bloomberg Politics: https://twitter.com/bpolitics Bloomberg Originals: https://twitter.com/bbgoriginals Watch more on YouTube: Bloomberg Technology: https://www.youtube.com/@BloombergTechnology Bloomberg Originals: https://www.youtube.com/@business Bloomberg Quicktake: https://www.youtube.com/@BloombergQuicktake Bloomberg Espanol: https://www.youtube.com/@bloomberg_espanol Bloomberg Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@BloombergPodcasts

Published: 9th May 2024 01:00:12   By: Bloomberg Television

Economic Video: Whistleblower from Boeing supplier talks about production issues

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A major supplier of Boeing’s 737 Max planes is being accused of cutting corners at the risk of passenger safety. A whistleblower from the Kansas-based company Spirit AeroSystems spoke with CBS news about the production issues.

Published: 9th May 2024 03:51:47   By: CBS Chicago

Economic Video: Oakmark's Tony Coniaris reacts to Warner Bros. Discovery's Q1 miss

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Tony Coniaris, Oakmark portfolio manager, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss Warner Brothers Discovery Q1 earnings, streaming bundle with Disney, top stock picks, and more.

Published: 9th May 2024 04:48:57   By: CNBC Television

Economic Video: GM to end production of the Chevy Malibu after 60 years

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More than 10 million Chevy Malibu’s have been sold since the car was introduced in 1964. Transcript: CONWAY GITTENS: I’m Conway Gittens reporting from the New York Stock Exchange. Here’s what we’re watching on TheStreet today. Wall Street was handed another mixed bag on Wednesday. The Dow finished in the green for the sixth consecutive day, but the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both finished fractionally down. Investors are digesting the release of the weekly jobless claims report. The Department of Labor said 231,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the week ending on May 4th. That’s an increase of 22,000 from the week before. Wall Street is also looking ahead to consumer sentiment data due on Friday. In other news, after 60 years, 9 generations, and more than 10 million cars sold, General Motors says it is shutting down production of the Chevy Malibu. The first Malibu was introduced in 1964, but was phased out in the early 1980s as GM switched its focus to selling trucks. The Malibu made a comeback in 1997 and has been in Chevy showrooms ever since. The final Malibu will roll off the production line in November. Aside from struggling to make the car more fashionable over the last several years, GM wants to focus on electric vehicles. Its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas will shift production to two other GM vehicles - the Chevy Bolt and the Cadillac XT4. The company has invested $390 million to revamp the Chevy Bolt, which saw production halted in April of last year. With the phasing out of the Malibu, Chevrolet has just one gas-powered car remaining - the Corvette. The Camaro, by the way, is still rolling off factory floors, but it too, will be phased out sometime in 2024. As for GM’s EV strategy, the company fell short of its goal to sell 400,000 EVs between 2022 and the middle of 2024. And even with the industry facing tepid EV demand, GM said it’s on track to produce between 200,000 and 300,000 EVs in North America by the end of the year. That’ll do it for your daily briefing. From the New York Stock Exchange, I’m Conway Gittens with TheStreet. Subscribe | http://t.st/TheStreetTV Earn. Live. Invest. | https://www.thestreet.com/ TheStreet Pro | https://pro.thestreet.com/ #GM #malibu #chevy

Published: 9th May 2024 02:22:42   By: TheStreet

Business Video: Trump Media’s accounting firm charged with ‘massive fraud’

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BF Borgers, Trump Media & Technology Group’s independent accounting firm, was charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission with widespread fraud and accused of operating a “sham audit mill.” The SEC made no allegation of wrongdoing against Truth Social owner Trump Media (DJT), which is not mentioned in the charges from the regulator. #CNN #News

Published: 3rd May 2024 06:09:26   By: CNN

Business Video: Forbes editor predicts Trump stock prices could fall another 90%

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Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock is tumbling again after the company announced a potentially massive new influx of shares. Forbes editor Dan Alexander reacts. #CNN #News

Published: 16th Apr 2024 12:30:13   By: CNN

Business Video: Boeing 737-800 engine cover falls off during Southwest flight

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A Houston-bound Boeing 737-800 plane operated by Southwest Airlines returned safely to Denver International Airport on Sunday after an engine cover fell off and struck the wing flap, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The agency said it will investigate. In recorded air traffic control audio, one of the pilots said that “several passengers and flight attendants heard something loud hit the wing.” In a statement to CNN, Southwest said passengers would take another plane to Houston and would be approximately three hours behind schedule. “We apologize for the inconvenience of their delay but place our highest priority on ultimate Safety for our Customers and Employees,” the statement said. Southwest said no injuries were reported. Boeing declined to comment and referred CNN to Southwest for information about plane and fleet operations. #boeing #CNN #News

Published: 8th Apr 2024 12:10:48   By: CNN

Business Video: Ne-Yo on AI impact on music: 'How is it creative to mimic me?'

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Grammy award-winning artist Ne-Yo joins CNN's Laura Coates to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the music industry. #CNN #News

Published: 5th Apr 2024 11:00:07   By: CNN

Business Video: Fallon rips Trump’s Truth Social stock plunge

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Late night host Jimmy Fallon poked fun at former President Donald Trump after shares of stocks in his social media platform, Truth Social, plunged over an SEC filing that revealed the company lost millions in revenue in 2023. #cnn #news

Published: 2nd Apr 2024 09:56:55   By: CNN