Trump Eyeing Gingrich for National Security Position
published Jul 11th 2016, 5:27 pm, by Terrence Dopp, Jennifer Jacobs and Mark Halperin (Bloomberg) —Even if Donald Trump does not pick Newt Gingrich as his running mate, the former U.S. House Speaker may still have a job in the billionaire’s administration. Trump is considering picking Gingrich for a top
Rocks, Reefs and Recriminations: a South China Sea Glossary
published Jul 11th 2016, 5:00 pm, by David Tweed (Bloomberg) —An international Court issues its ruling Tuesday on a challenge brought by the Philippines to China’s claim to more than 80 percent of the South China Sea. The report by the tribunal in The Hague—which will decide on at least
Oldest and Youngest May Determine 2016 Election: Albert R. Hunt
published Jul 10th 2016, 10:15 am, by Albert R. Hunt (Bloomberg View) —Years ago, the conservative activist Grover Norquist was the guest speaker in a class I teach at the University of Pennsylvania. “Older people are the base of the Democratic Party,” he told the class of predominantly liberal Ivy
Obama Urges a ‘Thoughtful’ Tone Amid Protests in the U.S.
published Jul 10th 2016, 12:39 pm, by Toluse Olorunnipa and Justin Sink (Bloomberg) —President Barack Obama said protests against police violence in many cities over the weekend are “legitimate,” yet cautioned that attacks on law enforcement officers undermine public support for the Black Lives Matter movement. “Any violence directed at
Europe Turmoil Shows Why Deutsche Bank Must Chase Wealth Abroad
published Jul 10th 2016, 4:00 pm, by Chanyaporn Chanjaroen (Bloomberg) —Deutsche Bank AG is pushing ahead with plans to become one of the world’s top five wealth managers as the business outlook for European banks worsens because of the Brexit vote and Italy’s banking crisis. Market volatility after the U.K.’s
One Type of Millennial Mooching That Works for Everyone
published Jun 29th 2016, 1:00 pm, by Polly Mosendz (Bloomberg) — Upon graduating from college, newly minted grownups face a slew of bills they may or may not be totally prepared to handle: electric, gas, cable, Netflix, and Sallie Mae, for starters. One charge they can often skip is for
California Ponders Changes to Fuel Rules as Tesla Cries Fou
published Jul 7th 2016, 4:59 pm, by John Lippert (Bloomberg) — California’s effort to promote non-polluting automobiles is being thrown off kilter by a company that makes electric cars. The rapid growth of Tesla Motors Inc. and the increasing range of other electric vehicles have the state contemplating new requirements
Shoppers Tightening Purse Strings Make Japan’s Retailers See Red
published Jul 7th 2016, 5:00 pm, by Monami Yui and Grace Huang (Bloomberg) —Japan’s discount-seeking shoppers drove some retailers into the red last quarter as an uncertain economic outlook persuaded consumers to tighten their purse strings. Supermarkets and clothing stores will probably cut prices more to spur sluggish sales, which
Matt Levine’s Money Stuff: Brexit, Stress and Video Interviews
published Jun 24th 2016, 7:55 am, by Matt Levine (Bloomberg View) — Programming note: There will be no Money Stuff for the next two weeks, since I’ll be on vacation. Have fun and be safe; I’ll see you in July. Brexit. Well this is depressing. “The world of hope, the
Clinton Avoids Criminal Charges as U.S. Closes Probe of E-Mails
published Jul 6th 2016, 5:35 pm, by Chris Strohm (Bloomberg) — U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said Wednesday that Hillary Clinton won’t be charged criminally for her use of personal e-mail while secretary of state, accepting a recommendation from the FBI after a more than yearlong investigation. Lynch said that