Category Archive: 5) Global Macro
Fortnite to far right: the rise of digital extremism | The Economist
In America, far-right extremism is now considered a greater domestic threat than Islamist terrorism. The pandemic has exacerbated the spread of white supremacism and neo-nazism, which are a plague to global security.
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Covid-19: how many people have died? | The Economist
Officially, covid-19 has killed 3m people around the world. But statistical modelling from The Economist suggests the number could be as much as four times higher.
Chapters
00:00 - How accurate is the official death toll?
01:25 - How to calculate the real death toll
02:10 - How to calculate India’s death toll?
03:25 - Where has the death toll been underreported?
04:14 - Where are excess deaths lower than expected?
05:06 - India’s second wave...
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Is Myanmar a failed state? | The Economist
Myanmar is on the brink of collapse. Its armed forces are continuing a brutal crackdown—arresting, torturing and killing protesters—as Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s de-facto leader, is detained. Our experts answer your questions.
Chapters
00:00 - What will happen to Aung San Suu Kyi?
02:15 - What are India and China doing?
03:37 - Should the West intervene?
05:25 - What’s happening to the Rohingya refugees?
07:16 - How will Myanmar’s neighbours be...
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Could digital currencies put banks out of business? | The Economist
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have been billed as a major disruptor to finance. But digital currencies issued by governments might be even more radical—they may even threaten the future of traditional banking.
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Is Taiwan part of China? | The Economist
Taiwan’s sovereignty has been a disputed issue for centuries. Though the island sees itself as independent, China insists it is part of the People’s Republic and has not ruled out taking Taiwan by force. That could ignite an all-out war between American and China.
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Alexei Navalny: will the West stand up to Russia? | The Economist
Alexei Navalny’s hunger strike has prompted widespread international support. Vladimir Putin has warned that any country meddling in Russia’s affairs will “regret their actions”. How should the West respond to a tyrant like Putin?
Chapters
00:00 - What’s happening in Russia?
00:54 - What does Navalny represent for Russia?
01:36 - How should America respond?
03:08 - Do sanctions work?
05:30 - Why were troops sent to the Ukranian border?
07:20 -...
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SMART BOURSE – L’invité de la mi-journée : Thomas Costerg (Pictet WM)
Jeudi 22 avril 2021, SMART BOURSE reçoit Thomas Costerg (Économiste sénior US, Pictet WM)
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Charles Hugh Smith on the Terminally Ill Economy
Http://financialrepressionauthority.com/2021/04/22/the-roundtable-insight-charles-hugh-smith-on-the-terminally-ill-economy/
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Scottish independence: could Britain break up? | The Economist
The union between the nations of the United Kingdom is looking increasingly fragile, thanks to Brexit. If Scotland were to break away from Britain it would face an uncertain future—as would the rest of the union.
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SMART BOURSE – L’invité de la mi-journée : Thomas Costerg (Pictet WM)
Jeudi 15 avril 2021, SMART BOURSE reçoit Thomas Costerg (Économiste sénior US, Pictet WM)
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The Trial of the Chicago 7: fact v drama | The Economist
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” has been nominated for six Oscars. Aaron Sorkin, the film’s screenwriter and director, speaks to The Economist about the tension between historical accuracy and compelling drama.
00:00 - The Trial of the Chicago 7
00:51 - Why is the story still so relevant?
01:34 - How to adapt real events into drama
02:40 - Why the film deviates from historical fact
04:41 - Historical accuracy v artistic truth
05:41 - Altering events...
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How AI is transforming the creative industries | The Economist
Artificial intelligence is helping humans make new kinds of art. It is more likely to emerge as a collaborator than a competitor for those working in creative industries. Film supported by Mishcon de Reya
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Jeff Snider On Salomon Brothers, Repo Market, Velocity, Shadow Money, Banks, FED (RCS Ep 117)
Topics- Salomon Brothers, the eurodollar market, treasuries, collateral, derivative market: Jeff tells the story of what happened in the early 90s with the Treasury, Warren Buffett, FED, Primary Dealer Banks, Repo market. Velocity: money supply, shadow money, measuring the monetary system. Repo market as a real monetary market: missing data in the FED’s measurements. FED funds rate, banking system, monetary details.
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The remote-working revolution: how to get it right | The Economist
It’s likely working from home is here to stay—for some workers, at least. But this “new normal” will have long-term implications for the relationship between employers and employees—from tax, to employment law, to physical and mental health.
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How pandemic is affecting working mums:...
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Can vaccine passports kickstart the economy? | The Economist
Vaccine passports are likely to become a feature of everyday life as lockdowns are lifted across the world. But as “green passes” kick-start economies, what are the potential drawbacks?
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Israel’s election: what next for Netanyahu? | The Economist
Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, is campaigning in the country’s fourth election in two years—while also standing trial on corruption charges. Will this election mark a shift in Israel’s political landscape?
00:00 - Four elections in two years: why?
00:57 - How is Netanyahu polling?
01:59 - Netanyahu’s corruption charges
03:03 - What’s next for the corruption trial?
04:33 - What led to government collapse
05:34 - Where has Netanyahu...
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The future of shopping: what’s in store? | The Economist
The pandemic has upended the way people buy—online retail has soared as high-street shops and malls close. Brands are now racing to exploit one of the most important weapons in the battle for buyers: their customers’ data.
Read our special report on the future of shopping here: https://econ.st/2Q8XQC2
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57a Jeff Snider Reacts Live to Paul Krugman Column
Will Stagnation Follow the Biden Boom? So asks New York Times columnist (and Nobel memorial prize winner) Paul Krugman. Jeff Snider listens and reacts to Krugman's lament that though the relief bill is done, recovery may be harder.
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