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A Conversation with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:06:00 GMT

March 16 - Reuters Editor in Chief Stephen Adler interviews the first female Supreme Court judge about her life and latest endeavors.

Bernanke pressed on Dodd-Frank, energy, and housing on the Hill

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:44:23 GMT

Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke fields economic queries from members of Congress, including Reps. Ron Paul, Maxine Waters, Jeb Hensarling, Melvin Watt, and panel chairman Spencer Bachus.

Irish PM hopes for tentative bond market return in 2013

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:27:00 GMT

Ireland will make a tentative return to the bond markets in 2013 and is confident it can emerge from the bailout, according to its Prime Minister, Enda Kenny.

Irish PM refuses to be drawn on referendum prospects

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:18:00 GMT

The Irish Prime Minister urges fiscal discipline across Europe to maintain credibility and says any decision on a referendum must wait.

Ireland will deliver bailout promises - PM

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:09:00 GMT

Ireland's Prime Minister is confident the country will rebalance its public finances, rebuild its banking system and regenerate jobs, but urges Europe to do its bit to solve the crisis.

Irish PM: PSI unique to Greece

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:07:17 GMT

Jan. 12 - The Irish Prime Minister tells Thomson Reuters that private sector involvement is unique to Greece and should not apply to any future bailout mechanism.

Soros: European governments have the bazooka

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:08:00 GMT

The EU must use "the bazooka in its hands" properly to combat debt default, George Soros tells Reuters' Chrystia Freeland. The European Central Bank should not recapitalize the banks, but rather, guarantee the banks against default. Watch his strategic recommendations here.

GE's Jeff Immelt: how the US can win

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:00:49 GMT

US business and political leaders need to focus on growing the economy - and avoid all other distractions, says GE CEO Jeff Immelt. His insight on unemployment: treat it like a turnaround in a company! Watch Immelt’s complete interview with Reuters’ Chrystia Freeland.

Jeff Immelt: Let talent lead

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:49:00 GMT

General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt says moving talent into leadership roles is essential so that "big people can make big decisions." That, he tells Reuters' Chrystia Freeland, is how "we can win." Hear more.

Jeff Immelt on taxes: "get rid of loop holes"

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:39:00 GMT

General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt says that "businesses speak with one voice" on taxes: give us a simple system with no loop holes. Check out what he told Reuters' Chrystia Freeland.

Jeff Immelt: More confidence, more jobs

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:30:00 GMT

General Electric's CEO, Jeff Immelt, talks about the President's Job Council's approach to unemployment: treat it like a turnaround in a company! Hear what he told Reuters' Chrystia Freeland.

Immelt: Obama a good partner on jobs council

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:10:24 GMT

General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt says U.S. President Barack Obama is a good partner and a good listener in their meetings on jobs and economic growth.

Immelt: Only way to solve economic problems is faster growth

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:10:24 GMT

General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt says the pace of U.S. economic growth needs to pick up.

Immelt: Regulations have choked off U.S. job growth

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:04:34 GMT

GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says the trend in increasing "bad" U.S. regulations has choked off employment growth.

Immelt: Impressed by Brazil, intrigued by Russia, China

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:04:34 GMT

GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says Brazil has made incredible progress, Russia seems ripe for growth, Chinese officials execute impressively and opportunities lie in resource-rich African countries.

Immelt: U.S. corporations would gain from simpler tax system

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:53:08 GMT

General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt says he and other U.S. CEOs would support a simpler tax system with fewer loopholes.

Immelt: Euro zone growth slowing, not stopping

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:53:08 GMT

GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says his firm's underlying businesses show Europe is going to have slow growth for a long time, but adds the region appears to be moving in the right direction to address its debt issues.

Immelt: U.S. wage discrepancies too great

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:53:08 GMT

The discrepancy between CEO and middle-class pay is a problem stemming from persistent high unemployment, says General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt.

Immelt: GE successor must be a "globalist"

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:53:00 GMT

The next GE CEO has to be a great product picker and globalist who understands new technologies, says Jeffrey Immelt, General Electric CEO and member of the U.S. Economic Recovery Advisory Board.

Jeff Immelt: "President Obama has been a great partner"

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:51:00 GMT

General Electric's CEO, Jeff Immelt, says that in meeting with his Jobs Council, President Obama has listened and responded to business concerns. Hear what he told Reuters' Chrystia Freeland.

Jeff Immelt says look out for Russia!

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:41:00 GMT

General Electric's CEO, Jeff Immelt, tells Reuters' Chrystia Freeland why Russia will become a bigger economic player in the upcoming decade.

Jeff Immelt: Regulations still hurt job creation

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:35:00 GMT

General Electric's CEO, Jeff Immelt, says regulations are important, but the U.S. needs to reduce and improve them. Hear what he tells Reuters' Chrystia Freeland before a live audience.

Jeff Immelt: Focus on Growth

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:09:00 GMT

General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt tells Reuters' Chrystia Freeland that people need to focus on growing the economy - and not get distracted.

North Korea's children victims of food shortage

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:12:00 GMT

A never before seen region sheds light on the severity of North Korea's food shortage. A graphic look at the impact, and why the nation is suffering.

Job creation, China-style

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:18:41 GMT

BYD Senior Vice President Stella Li explains why a strong state is good for business.