The most recent programs for the Global Markets Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=5451 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 11:27:37 GMT The Peterson Institute held its semiannual session on "Global Economic Prospects." David Stockton presented the outlook for the U.S. economy, saying there were signs the U.S. economy was gaining strength but cautioning that the macro-effects of the "sequester," or automatic spending cuts, would begin showing up in the middle part of the year. Jacob Funk Kirkegaard talked about whether recent developments in Cyprus and Italy would undermine stability in Europe. Barbara Kotschwar spoke about recent developments in Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, and Venezuela. She speculated whether politicis in Latin America would return to more market- and U.S.-friendly paths. The economists used slides to illustrate their points. Then they responded as a group to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311850-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311850-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Prime Ministers of Italy, Ireland, Denmark and the Netherlands talked about Europe's future and ways to solve the current eurozone financial crisis. Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny described the past two years in Ireland as a "hurricane" but was confident the eurozone would recover. The leaders also focused on trade relations with Japan and the United States, as well as the UK decision to hold a future referendum on membership within the European Union. Financial Times editor Lionel Barber hosted this event. The World Economic Forum is an annual event held in Davos, Switzerland attended by thousands of global leaders from government, business, economics and philanthropy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310588-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310588-2 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Global banking and finance leaders at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, talked about the outlook of the global economy. The panel included IMF Chief Christine Lagarde, who urged world leaders not to be complacent with their consolidation measures as the economic recovery has just begun. She was joined by financial representatives from countries including China, Japan, Canada and South Africa. The World Economic Forum is an annual event held in Davos, Switzerland attended by thousands of global leaders from government, business, economics and philanthropy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310626-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christine Lagarde talked about the state of the global economy and emerging markets. Among her remarks she said the global economic outlook had improved and that, "We stopped the collapse. We should avoid a relapse. It's not time to relax." She outlined the International Monetary Fund's agenda for 2013 and answered reporters' questions, including on an additional $4 billion dollar package approved for Greece. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310449-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310449-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ruchir Sharma spoke by phone about his book, [Breakout Nations], in which he focused on emerging markets and explored what makes economies "break out" or "break down." Mr. Sharma spends one week per month in developing countries around the world. He described his book as a "road map" to which countries would and would not do well economically over the upcoming decade. Topics included China, India, and past economic "success stories" such as Japan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310351-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310351-4 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Greek economist Yanis Varoufakis, the author of [The Global Minotaur: America, the True Origins of the Financial Crisis and the Future of the World Economy], spoke about debt and the global economy. He argued against the existence of a debt crisis in the global economy or in individual countries, asserting that the problem instead was a a crisis of too much savings "with no place to go." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309550-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about what could cause the next financial crisis. Topics included the Euro crisis, derivatives regulation, title vii implementation, and the potential for Japan or China to be the next financial crisis. Panelists also spoke about the interconnectedness of markets, including the 1995 market crash in Mexico that triggered crashes in Hong Kong, Hungary, India, and Poland, and how that crash relates to current problems resulting from economic instability in Greece and other small or emerging markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309084-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309084-3 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Howard Friedman, United Nations statistician and health economist, talked about his book, [The Measure of a Nation: How to Regain America's Competitive Edge and Boost Our Global Standing], comparing the U.S. to other industrialized countries. He analyzed key areas of health, safety, education, democracy and equality - and the lessons that can be learned from other nations. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience at the World Affairs Council of Northern California. Kausik Rajgopal moderated the program, "How Does the US Compare?" There are incorrect graphics at the beginning of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307567-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307567-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ian Bremmer argues that a new kind of global cooperation is needed to fill in the leadership gap emerging in the world for the first time in seven decades. He was interviewed by Professor Shirk and responded to questions from members of the audience at the Asia Society in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307017-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307017-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lloyd Blankfein talked about global economic issues. Topics included the European debt crisis, the global economy and lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis. On the LIBOR rate-fixing scandal, he said the impact of the scandal was "undermining the integrity of the financial system that has already been undermined." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307127-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307127-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Warren Buffett talked about his career and experiences. He also spoke about challenges and obstacles to global economic recovery. In his remarks he joked about the Obama administration's "Buffet rule" and discussed the nation's debt and deficit problem. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306417-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306417-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charles Kupchan argues that we are moving into an age when no country or region will dominate the world the way the American, British, or other empires have in the past. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Carnegie Council in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306189-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT International Monetary Fund officials spoke to reporters and answered questions about their semi-annual Fiscal Monitor report. Among the topics they addressed were the global recession, austerity measures taken by many countries, and future economic challenges to the global economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305500-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305500-2 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Yoo looks at the role that international law plays in the U.S. legal system and argues that Congress and the executive branch, not the courts, should be in charge of enforcing (or not enforcing) international agreements. He responded to comments by the moderator, former Judge Sofaer, and to questions submitted by members of the audience at the office of the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305355-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stella Dawson talked about Europe's fiscal troubles and its impact on Americans and the U.S. economy. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301748-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301748-5 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Society for International Development, which has chapters in over sixty-five countries, hosted a forum on international, economic and political development. Among the speakers was World Bank President Robert Zoellick. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300794-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300794-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chairman Greenspan discussed a potential interest rate cut. He also testified that financial turmoil in Asia and Russia were starting to take a toll on the U.S. economy, particularly in the manufacturing sectors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/111908-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/111908-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony from Chairman Greenspan, Secretary Cohen and Secretary Rubin regarding the current economic crisis confronting East Asia. They assessed the situation and what steps the United States could do to help remedy the problem. Deputy Secretary Summers also testified. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99712-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99712-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony from scholars and economic experts regarding the current financial crisis in East Asia. They talked about recent economic indicators and trends related to the decline in markets and how that decline impacts the United States. The panelists also talked about what role the United States could play in assisting in rectifying the situation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99748-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/99748-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony from Chairman Greenspan regarding the vulnerability of Asian markets. Deputy Secretary Summers and other economists also testified about the impact of Asian markets on the U.S. economy. The New York Stock Exchange suffered a significant loss a few weeks ago following a panic in the Asian markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/95160-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/95160-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT