Chanos Shares Short View on the Markets
Airtime: Thurs. Feb. 4 2010 | 7:05 AM ET
Famed short-seller James Chanos, president of Kynikos Associates, shares his market insight.

Airtime: Thurs. Feb. 4 2010 | 7:05 AM ET
Famed short-seller James Chanos, president of Kynikos Associates, shares his market insight.

A political gridlock is seen as a good thing for the equity markets, believe Alastair Newton, MD & senior political analyst at Nomura International and Frank Lavin, Former White House Political Director. They also tell CNBC’s Martin Soong that the Bush tax cut extensions will be an important factor in this election.

It’s very important for the Chinese economy to maintain its stable trajectory. A stable growth path for the Chinese economy is good for global growth, Andrew Sheng from China Banking Regulatory Commission said Friday. The fiscal stimulus has been very positive. Growth has come back but uncertainties remain, he added.

FOMC keeps federal funds rate in zero to 0.25 percent range, with CNBC’s Hampton Pearson.

Francesco Trapani, chief executive of Bulgari, reveals his expansion strategy for China’s booming luxury market. He tells CNBC’s Christine Tan why he is willing to take all the necessary steps to grow his market share in the mainland.

Insight on the latest jobs report, with CNBC’s Steve Liesman

The euro will remain weak “for a while” because the European Union will have to bail out Greece, Bob McKee from Independent Strategy told CNBC Monday. Michael Browne from Sofaer Global Research and Alan Miller from Spencer-Churchill Miller Private joined the discussion.