Topic: Recovery Bonds

2 chapters across the catalog

WhoTube
Episode 1236 2:30:38 - 2:32:49

1236: WhoTube

European Union, Recovery Bonds and Italy Apology

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen apologized to Italy for the bloc's slow initial response to the pandemic. Tensions remain high as member states debate the implementation of "recovery bonds" to bail out struggling economies like Italy and Greece.

Bat's True!
Episode 1226 52:10 - 53:45

1226: Bat's True!

April 6 Recovery Prediction and Pandemic Bonds

Adam Curry predicts a turnaround in the lockdown by April 6, citing the maturity of "pandemic bonds" on March 24 as a financial incentive for recovery. He argues that the current economic shutdown cannot be sustained for more than two weeks without permanently destroying the small business sector. The hosts express concern that the peak of media-driven panic will occur just before this predicted reopening.