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Around 12,000 troops, 500 military vehicles and over 200 military aircraft were showcased in a spectacular parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and China's victory in the War of Resistance against Japan at Beijing's Tiananmen Square, Thursday
Sep 6, 2015 · 1 minute read
Bloomberg Intelligence's Vincent Piazza reports on OPEC and the price of oil. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Sep 4, 2015 · 1 minute read
Think you know why inflation isn't higher? We bet you're wrong. Here's the truth on why inflation isn't higher and how the Fed uses inflation targeting.
Aug 23, 2015 · 13 minute read
The US has been carrying out airstrikes against ISIS in Syria for almost a year, and the latest decision to bomb Syrian government forces in order to “protect” US-trained “moderate rebels” does not require any additional legal justification, the State Department believes.
Aug 17, 2015
The September vote on Iran nuclear deal is heading towards a bitter standoff between US President Obama and Congress.
Aug 17, 2015 · 1 minute read
China’s yuan led the biggest two-day selloff in Asian currencies since 1997, fuelling concern that financial-market volatility will curb global economic growth and a possible "currency war" if other countries devalue exchange rates to stay competitive in global export markets.
Aug 12, 2015 · 1 minute read
Last week, Ivan wrote a Letter on Newmarket Gold. This week, Newmarket Gold climbed over 28% while its peers fell flat. But how? How did Newmarket outperform other gold producer stocks by such a wide margin?
Aug 3, 2015 · 7 minute read
NASA's Kepler mission has confirmed the first near-Earth-size planet in the “habitable zone” around a sun-like star. The newly discovered Kepler-452b is the smallest planet to date discovered orbiting in the habitable zone -- the area around a star where liquid water could pool on the surface of an orbiting planet -- of a G2-type star, like our sun. The confirmation of Kepler-452b brings the total number of confirmed planets to 1,030. This video shows an artist's concept that depicts one possible appearance of the planet Kepler-452b.
Jul 29, 2015 · 1 minute read
Our latest BWest series: Bioengineering the Senses. We take a closer look at tech on the frontiers of medical science. Today, we take a look at organs-on-a-chip under development at the Wyss Institute of Harvard University. Could this device speed up and improve the way new medicines are developed?
Jul 29, 2015 · 1 minute read
UK government spending has come under the spotlight. It's emerged that Westminster seems more willing to spend money on bombing, rather than re-building.
Jul 27, 2015 · 1 minute read
An incredible opportunity of a company that may be one of the most undervalued producers that you probably have never heard of: Newmarket Gold
Jul 26, 2015 · 23 minute read
The Iran Nuclear Deal has been signed and is now waiting for final approval. But why is it so important and why is Obama so adamant about getting it done? Here's a look at the real reason behind the Iran Nuclear Deal.
Jul 19, 2015 · 7 minute read
Today’s "BWest Byte" is 5, for the number of black holes seen by NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array known as NuSTAR. Bloomberg's Emily Chang reports on "Bloomberg West."
Jul 8, 2015 · 1 minute read
Over 260,000 Austrians have signed a petition calling for the EU exit for the country, and now the Austrian parliament must discuss a referendum on the issue. Lizzie Phelan reports.
Jul 8, 2015 · 1 minute read
The New York Stock Exchange halted trading in all securities as it addressed a computer malfunction and said it canceled all outstanding orders. Bloomberg's Michael Regan reports on “Bloomberg Markets.”
Jul 8, 2015 · 1 minute read
Here's the truth about the currency wars and its not what you think. Read this to learn why every one has the currency war meme wrong and what its really all about.
Jun 28, 2015 · 13 minute read
Russia and Greece have signed a deal to create a joint enterprise for construction of the Turkish Stream pipeline across Greek territory, Russian Energy Minister Aleksandr Novak said. The pipeline will have a capacity of 47 billion cubic meters a year.
Jun 23, 2015 · 1 minute read
Short-selling accounted for 38.3 percent of trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the highest ratio since the bourse began keeping daily records more than six years ago. Bloomberg's David Ingles has more on "First Up."
Jun 23, 2015 · 1 minute read
In today's "Single Best Chart," Bloomberg's Brendan Greeley displays the decline of crude steel output in China.
Jun 23, 2015 · 1 minute read
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law last week to build a depository for its 5,600 bars of gold and, as he said in a statement, “repatriate $1 billion of gold bullion from the Federal Reserve in New York.” Watch the video to learn more.
Jun 23, 2015 · 1 minute read
This week, Ivan Lo shares the real reason why oil prices are rising. Contrary to what experts tell you, it has nothing to do with global supply and demand.
Jun 14, 2015 · 12 minute read
Everything you need to know about the MERS virus, or Middle East Respiratory System Coronavirus, as the outbreak continues to spread in South Korea.
Jun 11, 2015 · 1 minute read
In today's "Single Best Chart," Bloomberg's Brendan Greeley displays the surplus median income for millennials after buying a home in various U.S. cities. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Jun 9, 2015 · 1 minute read
Iraqi troops have managed to win back key parts of the northern refinery town of Baiji from Islamic State. Meanwhile, ISIS fighters continue to move closer to Baghdad, which is already said to have been infiltrated.
Jun 9, 2015