Putin Ready for Ukraine Truce, Jobs Report
March 7, 2025
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March 7, 2025
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<p>Watch Alix and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. <br /><br />Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Alix Steel <br /><br />Today's Podcast Features:<br /><br />Ros Mathieson, Bloomberg News Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, discusses Russia being willing to discuss a temporary truce in Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter in Moscow.<br />In the first signal of a positive response from President Vladimir Putin to US counterpart Donald Trump’s call for a ceasefire, the offer was conveyed at last month’s talks in Saudi Arabia between top Russian and American officials, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing internal policy.<br /><br />Emily Roland, Co-Chief Investment Strategist for John Hancock Investment Management, discusses the February jobs report and the U.S economy. US job growth steadied last month while the unemployment rate rose. Friday’s report is the latest evidence that the labor market is softening, with more people permanently out of work, fewer workers on federal government payrolls and a jump in those working part-time for economic reasons.<br /><br />Katherine Doherty, Bloomberg Finance Reporter, discusses the Nasdaq planning to offer 24-hour trading on its equities exchange, five days a week, pending regulatory approval and alignment with the rest of the industry. The move follows plans by other exchanges, including Cboe Global Markets Inc. and the New York Stock Exchange, to extend trading hours, citing growing global demand for US stocks.</p> <p><br />Olaolu Aganga, U.S. Chief Investment Officer at Mercer, discusses her market outlook and the February jobs report. <a href="https://www.mercer.com/en-us/insights/talent-and-transformation/attracting-and-retaining-talent/2024-2025-inside-employees-minds-survey-report/">Mercer’s data</a> highlights the US workforce is grappling with financial strain, inequitable benefits, limited flexibility, and career advancement barriers.This is especially acute for women. Only 58% of women believe that their career goals can be met at work.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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