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The World Bank trimmed its global growth outlook, citing anemic recovery in major emerging markets, although it suggested that overall growth will improve from last year, underpinned by advanced economies. Global economic growth is forecast to be 2.9 percent this year, instead of the 3.3 percent projected in June, the Washington-based lender said in its bi-annual Global Economic Prospects.

"There is greater divergence in performance among emerging economies," said World Bank Group Vice President and Chief Economist Kaushik Basu.

"Compared to six months ago, risks have increased, particularly those associated with the possibility of a disorderly slowdown in a major emerging economy," Basu added.

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With the release of the new movie “The Big Short” there is a renewed interest in what really happened. Having served on the White House Counsel under Reagan and Rockefeller, Peter J. Wallison has seen his share of political maneuvering! He points out some of the real keys to the financial collapse which may shock many viewers!!



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Employment in the U.S. increased by much more than expected in the month of December, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Friday. The Labor Department said non-farm payroll employment climbed by 292,000 jobs in December.

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Merlin welcomes back currency trader David Warner to the show! David has spent all week teaching a Forex class in Irvine California, riding out waves of volatility in the currency markets! David offers his insights into the current global situation before diving into charts of the New Zealand Dollar, Oil, and several other currency pairs!



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For the first time, investors and traders across the nation will be able to get live perspective on the market from experienced professional traders. "Power Trading Radio" is aimed at an audience that wants to improve its edge through active participation whether the market is moving up, down or sideways. In addition to stocks, topics will include foreign exchange, options and wealth management.



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Solo on the show, Merlin welcomes a small live studio audience, who asks questions pertaining to the decline to oil. Merlin also focuses on listener questions and how to apply risk management techniques to current markets.



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Retail sales in the U.S. saw a modest decrease in the month of December, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Friday. The report said retail sales edged down by 0.1 percent in December following an upwardly revised 0.4 percent increase in November.

EURUSD M5: 64 pips price movement by USD - Core Retail Sales news event:

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Tillie Allison joins Merlin from Kansas City, where she is sitting in on an options class with Steve Moses. While normally Tillie is in the teaching spot, she decided to refine her skills in options trading by sitting in with an options master! Even great traders take classes! Tillie and Merlin take a look at several market including the S&P, Bonds, Commodities and Currencies!



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Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region contracted modestly in January, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on Thursday. The Philly Fed said its diffusion index for current activity increased to a negative 3.5 in January from a negative 10.2 in December.

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On his last visit with us on Power Trading Radio, Roger was talking about trade setups, and how he plans out trades with his students live in class. This time, Roger shares 3 of the setups that his class worked on from December 11th, all of which worked out very well! The duo looks at probability and risk management as a function of planning as well.



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