Bloomberg Talks

World Bank President Ajay Banga discusses the economic fallout from ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, inflation risks in emerging markets, crisis-response capacity and the broader outlook for growth. Banga spoke with Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg's Balance of Power.
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McCormick & Co. CEO Brendan Foley discusses a deal to acquire Unilever's food unit at $44.8 billion. Foley talks about the state of food mergers and how he plans to integrate Unilever's food unit. He speaks with Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Dani Burger.
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Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors discusses what the duration of inflation in everyday products could be, a pattern of decline in payrolls, and the state of investment. She speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.
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The European Union’s data protection rule book, known as the GDPR, has long been seen as the gold standard in the field, but it is facing growing political and economic pressure. As Washington criticizes its impact on US tech firms and Brussels looks to ease regulation, questions are emerging about its future. Bloomberg Daybreak Europe host Stephen Carroll spoke to Anu Talus, Chair of the European Data Protection Board, about how the rules are enforced and what could change next.
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Levi Strauss & Co. raised its projections for the year after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results, citing strong demand in all regions. Levi's CEO Michelle Gass discusses the soaring stock and the company's direct-to-consumer strategy. She speaks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
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