http://www.bloomberg.com/feed/podcast/first-word.xml en-us 2012 Bloomberg LP Ken Prewitt reviews the week's big stories. Bloomberg News Ken Prewitt reviews the week's big stories. Ken Prewitt reviews the week's big stories. Hosted by Ken Prewitt Bloomberg LP webteambloomberg@gmail.com no Bloomberg News Harriss Says Facebook Is `Very Fully Valued' May 18 (Bloomberg) -- Brett Harriss, an analyst with Gabelli & Co. in Rye, New York, says "if Facebook is not overvalued then it is very fully valued." Harriss talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vn6KV22Fc5bs.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vn6KV22Fc5bs.mp3 Fri, 18 May 2012 07:52:06 -0400 05:59 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Neilson Says Investor Risk Avoidance Increasing May 18 (Bloomberg) -- Graham Neilson, who helps oversee about $20 billion as chief investment strategist at Cairn Capital Ltd. in London, says the risk-off pattern of investing "has accelerated." Neilson talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vD42LaYSUe2Q.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vD42LaYSUe2Q.mp3 Fri, 18 May 2012 07:48:42 -0400 07:42 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Tchilinguirian Says Gold Will Turn Higher (Audio) May 18 (Bloomberg) -- Harry Tchilinguirian, head of commodity-markets strategy at BNP Paribas SA in London, says gold has "regained its have appeal." Tchilinguirian talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vdINXcB1uMDs.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vdINXcB1uMDs.mp3 Fri, 18 May 2012 07:42:33 -0400 06:15 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News DeQuadros Says U.S. Recovery `Better Entrenched' May 17 (Bloomberg) -- Conrad DeQuadros, senior economist and partner at RDQ Economics LLC, says the U.S. economic recovery is on "stronger footing" despite concerns about Europe. DeQuadros talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vZnAicBW4Wj4.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vZnAicBW4Wj4.mp3 Thu, 17 May 2012 08:45:20 -0400 06:18 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Commerzbank’s Dixon Says Risk Aversion to Remain May 17 (Bloomberg) -- Peter Dixon, an economist at Commerzbank AG in London, says avoidance of riskier assets is here "for some time to come." Dixon talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vDubFE9qinAs.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vDubFE9qinAs.mp3 Thu, 17 May 2012 08:43:53 -0400 07:34 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Greene Says Greek Exit Is `Tip of Iceberg' May 17 (Bloomberg) -- Megan Greene, senior economist at Roubini Global Economics LLC, says Greece "inevitably" will leave the European Monetary Union and Portugal will exit "12 month later." Greene talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vAvf0eZ4QifQ.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vAvf0eZ4QifQ.mp3 Thu, 17 May 2012 08:42:42 -0400 05:34 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Rosenstreich Says Euro May Weaken to $1.20 ( May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Peter Rosenstreich, chief foreign-exchange strategist at Swissquote Bank SA in Geneva, says risk aversion not fundamentals is driving the strength of the dollar. Rosenstreich talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vH5tj7d5IXNs.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vH5tj7d5IXNs.mp3 Wed, 16 May 2012 07:27:20 -0400 05:39 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Gamco’s Haverty Interview on Facebook May 15 (Bloomberg) -- Lawrence Haverty, a portfolio manager at Gamco Investors Inc., says Facebook Inc. is "tremendously oversubscribed" in its initial public offering and will probably be valued at $125 billion. Haverty talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vfHYZfiRCMNE.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vfHYZfiRCMNE.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:13:47 -0400 05:44 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Diebel Sees `Regional Imbalances' in Europe May 15 (Bloomberg) -- Charles Diebel, head of market strategy at Lloyds Banking Group Plc, says while Germany is very competitive, there are "strong regional imbalances" in Europe. Diebel talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vOr2hMDjvfvc.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vOr2hMDjvfvc.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:10:49 -0400 05:45 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Cadman Says Greek Exit Increasingly Probable May 15 (Bloomberg) -- Victoria Cadman, an economist at Investec Securities in London, says a Greek exit from the euro zone looks "increasingly probable" if a new government there cannot focus on austerity. Cadman talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vAyxgwXC2edY.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vAyxgwXC2edY.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:06:58 -0400 06:28 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Johnson Says Greek Exit Would Be Catastrophic May 14 (Bloomberg) -- Alex Johnson, co-head of global fixed income at Fischer Francis Trees & Watts in London, says an exit of Greece from the euro zone would be a "catastrophic story for European banks." Johnson talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vy9dI01xTm0g.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vy9dI01xTm0g.mp3 Mon, 14 May 2012 07:28:41 -0400 06:51 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Schnautz Says Germany Committed to Austerity May 14 (Bloomberg) -- David Schnautz, a fixed-income strategist at Commerzbank AG in London, says elections in Germany indicated that Chancellor Angela Merkel "can't deviate too much" from austerity. Schnautz talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vxr.pIm8tbrY.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vxr.pIm8tbrY.mp3 Mon, 14 May 2012 07:25:39 -0400 05:42 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Mercuri Says Contagion Is Focus of Euro Zone May 14 (Bloomberg) -- Alessandro Mercuri, an interest-rate strategist at Lloyds Banking Group Plc in London, says it is unclear whether contagion can be contained if Greece exits the euro zone. Mercuri talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vT0wZAzMyEos.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vT0wZAzMyEos.mp3 Mon, 14 May 2012 07:24:23 -0400 05:17 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Sinche Says Bundesbank Is More Open to Inflation May 11 (Bloomberg) -- Robert Sinche, global head of foreign exchange strategy at RBS Securities Inc. in Stamford, Connecticut, says the German central bank "has come around" to the idea of accepting "slightly higher inflation." Sinche talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vLspqL.teHko.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vLspqL.teHko.mp3 Fri, 11 May 2012 08:23:01 -0400 05:44 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News BGC’s Buik Says JPM’s Dimon Is `Spitting Blood' May 11 (Bloomberg) -- David Buik, market strategist at BGC Partners, says a $2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase & Co. has Chief Executive Jamie Dimon "spitting blood." Buik talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vlx_soO8Ze74.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vlx_soO8Ze74.mp3 Fri, 11 May 2012 08:21:47 -0400 07:55 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News CLSA’s Mayo Says JPM Loss `A Big Black Eye' (Audio) May 11 (Bloomberg) -- Mike Mayo, an analyst with independent research firm CLSA in New York, says a $2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase & Co. demonstrates that "some of the banks may be too big to manage." Mayo talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vZAlYIVh3gEM.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vZAlYIVh3gEM.mp3 Fri, 11 May 2012 08:20:00 -0400 06:19 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Scicluna Says BOE Sees Signs of Life in Economy May 10 (Bloomberg) -- Chris Scicluna, head of economic research at Daiwa Capital Markets Europe in London and a former U.K. Treasury official, says Bank of England policymakers "don't believe the official data" and have concluded that no additional economic stimulus is required. Scicluna talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vBNVssCL1UwY.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vBNVssCL1UwY.mp3 Thu, 10 May 2012 07:51:40 -0400 06:18 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Shugg Says Europe Is `Really Deteriorating' May 10 (Bloomberg) -- James Shugg, a senior economist at Westpac Banking Corp. in London, says the economy of the euro zone will shrink 1 percent this year. Shugg talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v0CrJqqv3o_Y.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v0CrJqqv3o_Y.mp3 Thu, 10 May 2012 07:50:52 -0400 09:09 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Sentinel’s Thwaites Likes Large Cap Equities May 10 (Bloomberg) -- Christain Thwaites, chief executive officer of Sentinel Investments, says "large cap valuations look pretty good." Thwaites talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v.KrZokJCQA8.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v.KrZokJCQA8.mp3 Thu, 10 May 2012 07:49:34 -0400 05:17 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Markowska Sees `Soft' Economic Growth in Q2 May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Aneta Markowska, a senior U.S. economist at Societe Generale in New York, says economic growth in the current quarter will be "pretty soft." Markowska talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v_NqNSYWQgfE.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v_NqNSYWQgfE.mp3 Wed, 09 May 2012 08:15:15 -0400 05:09 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Grodski Says Greece to Depress Europe May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Georg Grodzki, who helps oversee $515 billion as head of credit research at Legal & General Plc in London, says investors "are very nervous about the showdown between Greece and the troika." Grodzki talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vFEIEcCWqaQg.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vFEIEcCWqaQg.mp3 Wed, 09 May 2012 08:14:02 -0400 07:06 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Frank Says Greece May Push Euro to $1.25 May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Peter Frank, a London-based currency strategist at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA, says the political impasse in Greece "is the last thing Europe needs." Frank talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vakWhAGKXx_8.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vakWhAGKXx_8.mp3 Wed, 09 May 2012 08:12:42 -0400 04:42 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Matus Says Optimism for U.S. Economy Is Warranted May 8 (Bloomberg) -- Drew Matus, managing director and senior economist UBS Securities LLC, says "everyone should be a little bit more optimistic" about the U.S. economy. Matus talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vqpNARCS6mug.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vqpNARCS6mug.mp3 Tue, 08 May 2012 09:00:20 -0400 06:03 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Brzeski Says European Elections Bring `Uncertainty' May 7 (Bloomberg) -- Carsten Brzeski, a former European ECB Commission official now a senior economist at ING Group NV in Brussels, says the only thing for sure following elections in France and Greece is "high uncertainty." Brzeski talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vZFjtni17WOM.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vZFjtni17WOM.mp3 Mon, 07 May 2012 09:25:52 -0400 06:19 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Greenwood Says Markets to Discipline Hollande May 7 (Bloomberg) -- John Greenwood, chief economist at Invesco Ltd. in London, says "the markets will discipline" Francois Hollande in his push for less economic austerity in France. Hollande defeated French President Nicolas Sarkozy to become the first Socialist in 17 years to control Europe's second-biggest economy. Greenwood talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vd.z.fNM2Kdk.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vd.z.fNM2Kdk.mp3 Mon, 07 May 2012 09:24:25 -0400 05:47 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Menuet Says Franco-German Relations Growing Tense May 7 (Bloomberg) -- Guillaume Menuet, an economist at Citigroup, says the French presidental election places Franco-German relations in the spotlight. Menuet talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vefuyvTppKoo.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vefuyvTppKoo.mp3 Mon, 07 May 2012 09:23:11 -0400 05:16 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Lewis Says Uncertainty Fuels Defensive Position May 4 (Bloomberg) -- Grant Lewis, an economist at Daiwa Capital Europe Ltd. in London, says his investment strategy is "pretty defensive because uncertainties are so great." Lewis talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vvG62e7L5ZYQ.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vvG62e7L5ZYQ.mp3 Fri, 04 May 2012 08:45:32 -0400 05:34 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Silvia Says Income Disparity Is Rising May 4 (Bloomberg) -- John Silvia, chief economist at Wells Fargo Securities LLC, says the disparity in incomes remains one of the great challenges facing the U.S. Silvia talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vCiNe.gjDVUE.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vCiNe.gjDVUE.mp3 Fri, 04 May 2012 08:44:08 -0400 08:36 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News UBS’s Walker Sees Range-Bound Euro for Next Month May 3 (Bloomberg) -- Chris Walker, a currency strategist at UBS AG in London, says the euro will continue to be in the $1.30 range for the next month. Walker talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vPwJyakOpKJQ.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vPwJyakOpKJQ.mp3 Thu, 03 May 2012 08:59:14 -0400 05:57 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Saywell Says Setting One Rate Is Problem for ECB May 3 (Bloomberg) -- Steven Saywell, head of foreign-exchange strategy for Europe at BNP Paribas SA in London, says the European Central Bank's problem is to set an interest rate appropriate for many countries. Saywell talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vYWgSVZ9p1Lg.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vYWgSVZ9p1Lg.mp3 Thu, 03 May 2012 08:57:51 -0400 06:51 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Commerzbank's Dixon Discusses ECB, Bond Auctions May 3 (Bloomberg) -- Peter Dixon, global equities economist at Commerzbank AG,says "the markets are continuing to give the euro zone governments the benefit of the doubt." Dixon talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vScj.2XkXCmU.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vScj.2XkXCmU.mp3 Thu, 03 May 2012 08:23:24 -0400 05:42 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Adams Says European Unemployment Hurts Incumbents May 2 (Bloomberg) -- William Adams, a senior international economist at PNC Bank NA in Pittsburgh, says a 15-year high in euro-region unemployment will hurt the reelection prospects of incumbents across Europe. Adams talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vTU_5pz91UUY.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vTU_5pz91UUY.mp3 Wed, 02 May 2012 08:32:21 -0400 04:55 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Mitsubishi’s Brown says GDP May Understate Strength May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Brendan Brown, chief economist at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities, says high profits and low equity costs are driving business spending forward in the U.S. and economic figures may not reflect that. Brown talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vQHlJBzz4vA0.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vQHlJBzz4vA0.mp3 Tue, 01 May 2012 08:41:03 -0400 05:49 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Kames’s Dinning Says Earnings Will Boost Stocks May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Bill Dinning, investment strategist at Kames Capital in Edinburgh, says stocks "will trend up a little bit from here." Dinning talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vbx.WsWGCVDg.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vbx.WsWGCVDg.mp3 Tue, 01 May 2012 08:39:16 -0400 05:32 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Bryson Says Economy Is ‘Muddling Through' May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Jay Bryson, a senior global economist at Wells Fargo Securities LLC in Charlotte, North Carolina, says the U.S. economy is "okay" and the biggest risk is Europe. Bryson talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vN0DkZYccWm8.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vN0DkZYccWm8.mp3 Tue, 01 May 2012 08:37:58 -0400 05:43 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News ING’s Knightley Says Austerity Pact on Shaky Ground April 30 (Bloomberg) -- James Knightley, senior economist at ING Group NV, the largest Dutch financial-services company, says the fiscal pact in Europe may be replaced by a "growth pact." Knightley talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/veBw..1qbzNA.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/veBw..1qbzNA.mp3 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:50:30 -0400 07:06 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Callow Says Political Risk Grows in Europe April 30 (Bloomberg) -- Julian Callow, chief European economist at Barclays Capital in London, says opposition to austerity in Europe is resulting in a political backlash. Callow talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v5h75AUZ7IdM.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v5h75AUZ7IdM.mp3 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:48:34 -0400 06:14 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Stewart Says 'Fundamental Problem' in Europe April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Justin Urquhart Stewart, director and co-founder of 7 Investment Management, says the fundamental problem in Europe is how to run a single currency, and the answer is, "not like this." Stewart talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vNT7nb8yUvb4.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vNT7nb8yUvb4.mp3 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:37:21 -0400 05:45 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News ING’s Brzeski Says U.S. Recovery Slowing Down April 26 (Bloomberg) -- Carsten Brzeski, senior economist at ING Group in Brussels, says in the U.S. "it looks like the recovery is losing some speed." Brzeski talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vY92hYen81gI.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vY92hYen81gI.mp3 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:39:00 -0400 05:00 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Buik Says Q1 Earnings Bode Well for U.S. Recovery April 26 (Bloomberg) -- David Buik, market strategist at BGC Partners, says "the quality of earnings seems very good." Buik talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vJs3muMqRxUs.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vJs3muMqRxUs.mp3 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:36:56 -0400 05:43 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Popper Says U.K. Data Suggest a Revision April 26 (Bloomberg) -- Andrew Popper, chief investment officer at Beauclerc, says data indicating a double dip recession in the U.K. may be a "statistical fluke." Popper talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vnsTGOy7hh0c.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vnsTGOy7hh0c.mp3 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:35:25 -0400 05:39 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Wells Fargo’s Silvia Says Fed Will Not Enact QE3 April 25 (Bloomberg) -- John Silvia, chief economist at Wells Fargo Securities LLC in Charlotte, North Carolina, says "there are not enough votes" on the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee to pursue additional asset purchases, known as quantitative easing. Silvia talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vcoPCZ2R0qI8.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vcoPCZ2R0qI8.mp3 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:00:38 -0400 06:55 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Lonski Says Business Spending Remains Sub-Par April 25 (Bloomberg) -- John Lonski, chief economist at Moody's Capital Markets Group in New York, says the U.S. is seeing a "relatively sub-par pace of business spending." Lonski talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vkM_1WYpSGFY.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vkM_1WYpSGFY.mp3 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:59:35 -0400 05:54 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Jefferies’s Alexandrovich Says BOE Is on Hold April 25 (Bloomberg) -- Marchel Alexandrovich, a senior European economist at Jefferies International Ltd. in London, says despite a double dip recession, the Bank of England is "on pause for a few months." Haynes talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vPlLQJoTgr_A.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vPlLQJoTgr_A.mp3 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:57:44 -0400 05:40 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Costerg Says Political Risk High in Europe April 24 (Bloomberg) -- Thomas Costerg, an economist at Standard Chartered Bank in London, says politicians in Europe are "struggling to remain in power" because of slowing growth. Costerg talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vr3JW8.Wc4sk.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vr3JW8.Wc4sk.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:06:39 -0400 04:50 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Grodzki Says Austerity Defiance Grows April 24 (Bloomberg) -- Georg Grodzki, who helps oversee $515 billion as global head of credit research at Legal & General Investment Management in London, says "open defiance is growing" in Europe to austerity mandates. Grodzki talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v80XLkUN3nq8.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v80XLkUN3nq8.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:03:54 -0400 07:14 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Schnautz Sees Growing Austerity Divide April 24 (Bloomberg) -- David Schnautz, a fixed-income strategist at Commerzbank AG in London, says there is a growing division between Germany and the rest of Europe over austerity. Schnautz talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vb5pZ4RUthec.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vb5pZ4RUthec.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:02:20 -0400 05:40 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Stanley Says Economic Fundamentals Better (Audio) April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Pierpont Securities LLC in Stamford, Connecticut, says U.S. economic growth will be "fair to middling." Stanley talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vluGZ4aNeC8Q.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vluGZ4aNeC8Q.mp3 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:18:44 -0400 05:43 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Chatwell Says Sub 2% Yields Will Not Last April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Peter Chatwell, a fixed income strategist at Credit Agricole SA, says because of additional supply coming on the market, U.S. Treasury yields will rise above 2 percent. Chatwell talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vU_UtOuX8VnY.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vU_UtOuX8VnY.mp3 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:17:35 -0400 06:20 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Barclays’s Montagne Says Euro Will Weaken to $1.25 April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Fabrice Montagne, an economist at Barclays Capital in London, says "don't expect too much growth this year and next" in Europe. Montagne talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vlT.hKoG5SJo.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vlT.hKoG5SJo.mp3 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:16:08 -0400 04:58 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Rieger Says Quantitative Easing Is Over April 20 (Bloomberg) -- Christoph Rieger, head of interest-rate strategy at Commerzbank AG in Frankfurt, says there will be no more asset purchases by the Federal Reserve. Rieger talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v31KJ8fRFfgo.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v31KJ8fRFfgo.mp3 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:12:38 -0400 05:18 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Lloyds’s Williams Says Spain Will Need a Bailout April 20 (Bloomberg) -- Trevor Williams, chief economist at Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets, says markets are "pricing in" the likelihood of bailout for Spain. Williams talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vKoK4uvrtQfw.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vKoK4uvrtQfw.mp3 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:06:52 -0400 07:15 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Blattner Calls Spanish Bond Auction First Test April 19 (Bloomberg) -- Tobias Blattner, an economist at Daiwa Capital Markets in London, says this morning's bond auction in Spain will be "the first test for the Spanish government." Blattner talks with Bloomberg's Karen Moskow and John Tucker on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vvZ_6wapUJEA.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vvZ_6wapUJEA.mp3 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:20:23 -0400 05:34 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News FXPro’s Smith Says Spain Liekly to Need a Bailout April 19 (Bloomberg) -- Simon Smith, chief economist at FXPro Group Ltd. says "it would be unlikely that Spain manages to get out of" its economic difficulties "without some sort of assistance or bailout at some point in time." Smith talks with Bloomberg's Karen Moskow and John Tucker on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/voPeJyUCYHgk.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/voPeJyUCYHgk.mp3 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:19:14 -0400 05:36 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Schmidt Sees No Near-Term Interest Rate Rises April 18 (Bloomberg) -- Adrian Schmidt, a London-based currency strategist at Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets, says interest rate rises are "a long way away" in the U.S. and the U.K. Schmidt talks with Bloomberg's Karen Moskow and John Tucker on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vyvjZxjEHiFI.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vyvjZxjEHiFI.mp3 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:58:11 -0400 05:32 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Rosenstreich Says Spain Bailout Likely (Audio) April 17 (Bloomberg) -- Peter Rosenstreich, chief foreign-exchange strategist at Swissquote Bank SA in Geneva, says Spain is "most likely headed" for a bailout. Rosenstreich talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vhjx4G9GWmQ8.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vhjx4G9GWmQ8.mp3 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:41:41 -0400 05:52 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Schmieding Says Spain May Avoid Bailout (Audio) April 17 (Bloomberg) -- Holger Schmieding, chief economist at Berenberg Bank in London, says a successful bond auction by Spain today provides "encouragement" that the country has a chance of avoiding a bailout. Schmieding talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vGFnRTc0MruM.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vGFnRTc0MruM.mp3 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:40:56 -0400 07:32 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News VTB’s MacKinnon Says Spanish Banks ‘Are in Trouble’ April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Neil MacKinnon, a global macro strategist at VTB Capital in London and a former U.K. Treasury official, says bailouts are being considered for Spain. MacKinnon talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vHmWI7rtm9t0.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vHmWI7rtm9t0.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:16:19 -0400 08:06 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News JPMorgan’s Tom Elliott Sees Bailout for Spain April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Tom Elliott, a global strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, says a bailout for Spain is "inevitable." Elliot talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vFyNKDDCpOiw.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vFyNKDDCpOiw.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:15:14 -0400 05:28 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News BNP’s Gijsels Says Central Banks Will Add Liquidity April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Philippe Gijsels, head of research at BNP Paribas Fortis Global Markets, says the European Central Bank and Federal Reserve "will inject liquidity into the market" in the second half of 2012. Gijsels talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v2yol2zr0Knk.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v2yol2zr0Knk.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:04:01 -0400 05:42 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Faltin Says ECB Will Have to Buy Bonds Directly April 13 (Bloomberg) -- Dirk Faltin, a senior economist at UBS AG, says banks in Europe are "increasingly reluctant to use ECB funds" to buy sovereign debt. Faltin talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vlKhVIn3Mu40.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vlKhVIn3Mu40.mp3 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:38:06 -0400 05:16 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Hewin Says U.S. Growth Will Be Weak (Audio) April 13 (Bloomberg) -- Sarah Hewin, senior economist at Standard Chartered Plc, says 2012 U.S. economic growth will average 1.7 percent. Hewin talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v7I8k82eKm1c.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v7I8k82eKm1c.mp3 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:37:06 -0400 05:54 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Sinai Says Gasoline to Rise to $5 April 13 (Bloomberg) -- Allen Sinai, president of Decision Economics Inc. in New York, says an accelerating world economy will push the price of gasoline to $5 a gallon. Sinai talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vExe2b0qRP.M.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vExe2b0qRP.M.mp3 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:35:56 -0400 05:00 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News DeKaser Sees Uncertainty for Energy Prices April 12 (Bloomberg) -- Richard DeKaser, deputy chief economist at Parthenon Group LLC in Boston, says there is a great deal of uncertainty over where energy prices will go over the next six months, and that translates to an uncertain economic outlook. DeKaser talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vmxhmeBwK2UI.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vmxhmeBwK2UI.mp3 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:29:53 -0400 06:08 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News UBS’s Golub Says Bull Market for Stocks Is Not Over April 11 (Bloomberg) -- Jonathan Golub, chief U.S. market strategist at UBS Securities LLC, says "the underlying fundamentals remain intact" for U.S. stocks. Golub talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vXqkQQ.BzR_I.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vXqkQQ.BzR_I.mp3 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:06:06 -0400 05:38 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News UBS’s Walker Is ‘Moderately Bullish’ on Greenback April 11 (Bloomberg) -- Chris Walker, a currency strategist at UBS AG in London, says there won't be additional quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve, and the dollar as a result won't be "debased." Walker talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vI2cmv35Clqg.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vI2cmv35Clqg.mp3 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:04:37 -0400 06:35 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Commerzbank’s Dixon Says Oil Is Near Fair Value April 11 (Bloomberg) -- Peter Dixon, global equities economist at Commerzbank AG in London, says "the fear premium for oil has come down quite a bit." Dixon talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v4JwZ2rLaZpM.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v4JwZ2rLaZpM.mp3 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:01:18 -0400 05:24 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Flickinger Calls Easter Sales Spectacular April 10 (Bloomberg) -- Burt Flickinger, managing director of Strategic Resource Group, says retail sales leading up to Easter saw "increases across the board." Flickinger talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vLJhmlBe5bJw.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vLJhmlBe5bJw.mp3 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:36:09 -0400 12:31 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News SocGen’s Galy Says Euro May Weaken to $1.30 (Audio) April 10 (Bloomberg) -- Sebastien Galy, a senior currency strategist at Societe Generale SA in New York, says the euro may weaken because "the speed with which Spain is deleveraging" may be unsustainable. Galy talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vyWT0_O7Qp2g.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vyWT0_O7Qp2g.mp3 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:34:58 -0400 05:55 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Juckes Says Jobs Report Is Reminder of 'New Normal' April 9 (Bloomberg) -- Kit Juckes, head of foreign-exchange research at Societe Generale SA, says the March employment report is a reminder that the U.S. economy is growing, but "much more slowly than people have been used to over the past decade." Juckes talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vOj4KuinQegE.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vOj4KuinQegE.mp3 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:12:54 -0400 06:08 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Nielsen Says Liquidity Very Weak in Europe April 5 (Bloomberg) -- Erik Nielsen, global chief economist at Unicredit Bank AG, says liquidity is "very weak" in Europe this week because of the Easter break. Nielsen talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vDtUzkHqSO74.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vDtUzkHqSO74.mp3 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:27:35 -0400 06:26 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Marta Says U.S. Absorbing New Job Seekers April 5 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg analyst TJ Marta says the economy is at least absorbing new entrants, but it will "take quite a while" to replace lost jobs. Marta talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vRZAy8Ysu6JU.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vRZAy8Ysu6JU.mp3 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:25:21 -0400 05:04 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News 4Cast’s Bednarczyk Says Risk Appetite Is Low April 4 (Bloomberg) -- Paul Bednarczyk, a currency strategist at 4Cast Ltd. in London, says risk appetite among investors is low, and the euro is trading higher than it should. Bednarczyk talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vJYTSMUgtrCc.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vJYTSMUgtrCc.mp3 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:11:17 -0400 04:47 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Independent Strategy’s McKee Sees 2% U.S. GDP April 4 (Bloomberg) -- Bob McKee, chief economist at Independent Strategy Ltd. in London, says the U.S. economy is likely to grow 2% for 2012. McKee talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vZd3Nty4aXt8.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vZd3Nty4aXt8.mp3 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:10:16 -0400 04:40 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Jakobsen Sees 2.5% to 3% U.S. GDP in 2012 April 3 (Bloomberg) -- Steen Jakobsen, chief economist at Saxo Bank A/S in Denmark, says U.S. gross domestic product will reach 2.5% to 3% in 2012. Jakobsen talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vooBMAIM.lvc.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vooBMAIM.lvc.mp3 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:19:28 -0400 05:53 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Rosen Says U.S. Debt 'Must Be Addressed' April 3 (Bloomberg) -- Monika Rosen, head of research at UniCredit Private Bank in Vienna, says the U.S. debt level is very high, and "must be addressed." Rosen talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vaK47ajTakGU.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vaK47ajTakGU.mp3 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:17:00 -0400 05:32 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News RBC's Cole Says European Crisis Will Come Back April 2 (Bloomberg) -- Adam Cole, head of global currency strategy at RBC Europe Ltd., says the European crisis will "almost certainly" come back in other forms. Cole talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vShIBQCYHrSc.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vShIBQCYHrSc.mp3 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:05:28 -0400 05:08 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Schork Says Crude Will Drift Below $100 a Barrel April 2 (Bloomberg) -- Stephen Schork, president of the Schork Group, says the current trend will take crude oil back below $100 a barrel. Schork talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vDVqxahAAReQ.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vDVqxahAAReQ.mp3 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:04:22 -0400 08:17 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Brusuelas Sees ‘Very Encouraging’ Economic Data March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Joseph Brusuelas, a senior economist with Bloomberg LP in New York, says "revisions to average weekly compensation" are among "very encouraging signs" in the U.S. economy. Brusuelas talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vuJTQjYgkAiw.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vuJTQjYgkAiw.mp3 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:29:04 -0400 06:12 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Veru Says Economic Strength to Propel Stocks March 29 (Bloomberg) -- Dan Veru, who oversees $3.6 billion as chief investment officer at Palisade Capital Management LLC in Fort Lee, New Jersey, says there is an "underpinning of strength in the U.S. economy" that should "propel or support stocks." Veru talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vOHSjqtRw10s.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vOHSjqtRw10s.mp3 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:07:32 -0400 05:28 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Tchilinguirian Sees Commodity Market Correction March 28 (Bloomberg) -- Harry Tchilinguirian, the London-based head of commodity markets strategy at BNP Paribas, says "volumes suggest the crude oil market is ripe for a correction lower." Tchilinguirian talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v0ZzmHjnjQCo.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v0ZzmHjnjQCo.mp3 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:30:02 -0400 05:59 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News RidgeWorth’s Sansoterra Encouraged by Fundamentals March 27 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Sansoterra, a money manager at RidgeWorth Capital Management in Atlanta, which oversees $48.5 billion, says he is focusing on technology and consumer discretionary stocks. Sansoterra talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v6.yOsdukOdw.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v6.yOsdukOdw.mp3 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:13:35 -0400 05:32 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News RBS’s Sian Says He Is a Buyer of U.S. Treasuries? March 26 (Bloomberg) -- Harvinder Sian, a senior fixed-income strategist at Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc in London, says he doesn't believe a "new bear market" has started for bonds. Sian talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vB.cXIKHQWJw.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vB.cXIKHQWJw.mp3 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:27:44 -0400 05:56 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Credit Ag’s Kowalczyk Says China Economy Is Slowing March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Dariusz Kowalczyk, a Hong Kong-based strategist at Credit Agricole CIB, says China's economy "is headed for a soft landing." Kowalczyk talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vETHXz8MbOvA.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vETHXz8MbOvA.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:42:52 -0400 04:53 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Renaissance’s Robertson Sees Slower Growth in China March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Renaissance Capital, says China is clearly planning to "grow more slowly in the future." Haynes talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vawm1hwXwlbE.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vawm1hwXwlbE.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:41:32 -0400 07:22 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Pierpont’s Stanley Says More QE Is Not Necessary March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Pierpont Securities LLC in Stamford, Connecticut, says with improving economic conditions, the Federal Reserve "can't make the case for QE3." Stanely talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vU.jpMD96zDs.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vU.jpMD96zDs.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:04:39 -0400 05:32 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Robertson Calls U.S. Economy ‘Beacon of Light' March 22 (Bloomberg) -- Stewart Robertson, chief European economist at Aviva Investors in London, which manages more than $425 billion, says the U.S. economy "is doing much better" than most of the rest of the world. Robertson talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vg.aMgLVcC6A.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vg.aMgLVcC6A.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:25:47 -0400 04:50 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Johnson Says China Demand to Remain Strong March 22 (Bloomberg) -- Alex Johnson, co-head of global fixed income at Fischer Francis Trees & Watts in London, which has $54 billion in assets, says reports of slowing in China are "rather overblown." Johnson talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vQYnQgwQqiss.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vQYnQgwQqiss.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:24:37 -0400 07:52 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News SocGen’s Galy Says China May Loosen Monetary Policy March 22 (Bloomberg) -- Sebastien Galy, a senior foreign-exchange strategist at Societe Generale SA in New York, says "demand in Asia has slowed" and may result in a "loosening of monetary policy in China." Galy talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vHVjm6RY.cdY.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vHVjm6RY.cdY.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:23:19 -0400 05:42 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Rosborough Says Greenback to Remain Unchanged March 21 (Bloomberg) -- Lauren Rosborough, a currency strategist at Societe Generale SA in London, says "the U.S. dollar will remain broadly unchanged in 2012." Rosborough talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v1intSc9kSVs.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v1intSc9kSVs.mp3 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:14:20 -0400 06:38 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Smith & Williamson’s Marshall Recommends TIPS March 21 (Bloomberg) -- Robin Marshall, director of fixed income in London at Smith & Williamson, says the U.S. Federal Reserve may engage in more "financial repression" and that will benefit Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. Marshall talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/viPLu7sIIct8.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/viPLu7sIIct8.mp3 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:12:46 -0400 05:27 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Wells Fargo’s Khan Predicts Modest Gains in Housing March 21 (Bloomberg) -- Anika Khan, an economist at Wells Fargo Securities LLC in Charlotte, North Carolina, says housing in the U.S. may begin to turn. Kahn talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vTezCW9rBz0M.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vTezCW9rBz0M.mp3 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:11:28 -0400 05:31 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Yu Says Greenback Will Strengthen on Better Data March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Geoffrey Yu, a currency analyst at UBS AG, says he is "quite optimistic about the U.S. dollar." Yu talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vRfYREN4wIxw.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vRfYREN4wIxw.mp3 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:19:21 -0400 05:50 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Fusion IQ’s Ritholtz Says Apple Stock Is ‘Cheap’ March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Barry Ritholtz, chief executive officer of FusionIQ, an equities research firm, says on a price earnings basis, shares of Apple are "relatively cheap." Ritholtz talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v9AyLJL_sQxs.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v9AyLJL_sQxs.mp3 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:18:10 -0400 06:08 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News RBS’s Cailloux Says Bulk of Move in Bonds Is Over March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Jacques Cailloux, chief European economist at Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc, says the jump in yields and decline in prices for bonds may have run its course. Cailloux talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vvktCEESfE90.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vvktCEESfE90.mp3 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:17:17 -0400 06:02 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Schnautz 'Not Keen' on 10-Year Notes March 19 (Bloomberg) -- David Schnautz, a fixed-income strategist at Commerzbank AG in London, says he is "not keen" on U.S. Treasury 10-year notes for the medium term. Schnautz talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v1rnqI780Mqk.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v1rnqI780Mqk.mp3 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:44:32 -0400 06:47 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Ladwa Says Apple Dividend Would Attract Investors March 19 (Bloomberg) -- Manoj Ladwa, a senior trader at ETX Capital, says a dividend from Apple "would attract a whole different type of investor." Ladwa talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vJM4lP.b2iTI.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vJM4lP.b2iTI.mp3 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:43:07 -0400 05:12 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News Elliott Says Consumer Deleveraging Ending March 16 (Bloomberg) -- Tom Elliott, a global strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, says consumer credit in the U.S. is rising and that will provide a "huge boost to the American economy." Elliott talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vRUfW5JycSP0.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/vRUfW5JycSP0.mp3 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:00:52 -0400 05:56 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News RBC’s Schaffrik Recommends Italian, Spanish Bonds March 16 (Bloomberg) -- Peter Schaffrik, head of European interest-rate strategy at Royal Bank of Canada in London, says "markets have priced in way too much risk." Haynes talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/veCoLhKppmHI.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/veCoLhKppmHI.mp3 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:58:37 -0400 04:36 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing Bloomberg News SVM’s McLean Says Inflation May Be Picking Up March 16 (Bloomberg) -- Colin McLean, chief executive officer of SVM Asset Management in Edinburgh, says the U.S. will have "increasingly strong data as we move through the year." McLean talks with Bloomberg's Ken Prewitt on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg - The First Word." (Source: Bloomberg) http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v5Rdwo3dnRrc.mp3 http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/v5Rdwo3dnRrc.mp3 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:57:32 -0400 05:17 bloomberg,news,finance,business,economy,investing