Ben Sills

Michael McKee, Bloomberg's international economics correspondent, dives into the delayed U.S. jobs report, highlighting how government shutdowns create data gaps and affect monetary policy. Ben Sills, managing editor for European economics, discusses the critical upcoming Conference of Paris amid weak growth and U.S. critiques on European security. Paul Jackson, a Tokyo-based reporter, unpacks potential Bank of Japan rate hikes and the implications of inflation and currency dynamics in Japan, stressing the risk of Japan lagging behind global trends.

Michael McKee, Bloomberg's international economics and policy correspondent, dives into the complexities of the upcoming U.S. jobs report and its confusing payroll data. Ben Sills, managing editor for European Government and Economy, addresses Europe's response to U.S. economic criticism and highlights the need for reforms amid transatlantic tensions. Paul Jackson, a Tokyo-based reporter, analyzes the Bank of Japan's potential policy shifts, rising inflation, and the economic ripple effects tied to China-Japan relations. It's an insightful exploration of global economic drivers!