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Breaking down GDP and how it’s calculated #shorts

The United States Gross Domestic Product (GDP) print came out Thursday morning, revealing that the U.S. economy grew by 1.6%, slowing behind projections of 2.5%. Yahoo Finance’s Brad Smith provided an in-depth analysis explaining the concept of GDP, how the figure is calculated, and its measurement of economic health. The segment is from April 24, 2024. #yahoofinance #finance #news #youtubeshorts #youtube #shorts #shortsvideo #investingforbeginners #investing #stockmarket #stocks #stockoptions #gdp #gdppercapita #explained #icymi #whatyouneedtoknow #2024shorts #2024

Palestinians in Gaza hope for a truce announcement

The ongoing truce talks in Doha and what is going on in the UN Security Council have been major topics among displaced Palestinians in Rafah city. People who are starving and dealing with acute famine in the northern part are also hoping that there will be a solid announcement of a ceasefire – not a temporary truce, but a permanent ceasefire is what they want to get back to their life as they know it. Right now, not only we are looking at the humanitarian level of the crisis, but also the ongoing state of panic and fear due to Israel’s constant threat of expanding ints ground invasion into Rafah […]

Key economic points to look for in Biden’s SOTU

#economy #biden #joebiden #stateoftheunion #yahoofinance President Biden will give his State of the Union address Thursday night, which will be imperative to his campaign for another term. While Biden’s age and health may be a top concern for viewers, for the President he will certainly tout his economic victories and challenges that lie ahead. Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Rick Newman joins the Live show to give insight into the top economic points investors should look out for as the President delivers his State of the Union address. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor’s note: This […]

Police clash with protesters as Argentina debates controversial bill | #AJshorts

Police fought with protesters outside Argentina’s Congress as lawmakers debate sweeping economic reforms proposed by President Javier Milei. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

‘It’s been the fairest recovery on record:’ Sec. Yellen #shorts

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke at an event at the Economic Club of Chicago on January 25, 2024. Yellen discussed unemployment and economic recovery. #yahoofinance #finance #news #youtubeshorts #youtube #shorts #shortsvideo #businessnews #business #stockmarket #financenews #yellen #secretary #treasury #us #janetyellen #economy #speech #live #2024

Israel approves plan to transfer Gaza tax funds to Norway

Israel has decided to release a part of the funds it owes to the Palestinian Authority (PA). It’s part of taxes that Israel collects on their behalf. But the money meant for Gaza will be held in Norway instead of the PA. Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim reports from the occupied West Bank. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Palestine #OccupiedWestBank #Israel #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelPalestineConflict #IsraeliSettlers #IsraelWar #PalestinianAuthority #PA

What lies ahead for the global economy in 2024? | Counting the Cost

A global recession was widely predicted in 2023, but major economies held firm, raising interest rates to control inflation. The United States’ economy expanded by 5.2 percent in the third quarter, the quickest pace in nearly two years. Food and fuel prices have come down. But inflation and high interest rates remain a major issue in many parts of the world. Meanwhile, China is grappling with deflation as prices continue to fall. How will slowing growth and demand there affect the rest of the world? We look at what lies ahead for the global economy in 2024. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on […]

Fed needs to ‘get out of the way and look at the data’: Economist

#fed #federalreserve #interestrates #yahoofinance Thanks to several interest rate hikes, the Federal Reserve has been able to curb inflation and bring it closer to its 2% goal. However, as economic uncertainty remains, the debate over what the Fed do in the coming months rages on. Claudia Sahm, Sahm Consulting Founder and Lee Munson, Portfolio Wealth Advisors President & CIO join Yahoo Finance to discuss the Fed’s performance so far and weigh in on the central bank’s policy decisions going forward into 2024. Sahm argues the Federal Reserve should cut rates sooner than later as deflation has already begun, asking them to “get out of the way and look at the […]

Fitch Downgrades USA’s Credit Score | AJ #shorts

The financial Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded the USA’s credit score. It’s citing concerns about governance over the past 20 years and the fact that the government seems to borrow so much money year in year out with very little comeuppances. The US is living beyond its means and that’s why interest rates are seeming going to be quite high for the foreseeable future. The US Treasury Chief Janet Yellen is absolutely furious. She sees it as an attack on the dollar and is warning that potential investors may be weary of the US. How will this impact on political parties because they are blaming each other over the downgrade? […]

Student debt, rent prices ‘creating less financial buffer’ for consumers: Economist

#yahoofinance #studentloans #studentdebt #biden #rent #supremecourt The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Biden Administration’s student debt relief plan has prompted concerns about the return of debt repayments. Moody’s Analytics Senior Economist Lu Chen and Jefferies U.S. Economist Thomas Simons discuss the economic implications of the return of student debt payments on consumer spending as well as real estate markets. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get the tools […]