Bloomberg On the Economy

Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Kristin Bentz, executive director at the PMG Group, says a lot of people don't realize how "fragmented" the luxury goods market is, and "all luxury goods are not created equal," nor are the related stocks. Bentz speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Brusuelas on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- John Licata, chief energy strategist at Blue Phoenix Inc., says the Highly Enriched Uranium Agreement between Russia and the United States, which is set to expire in the middle of this year, could be a catalyst for prices of uranium and crude oil to rise. Licata speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Brusuelas on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Brian Sozzi, chief equities analyst at NBG Productions, says companies such as The Gap Inc. which have retail stores located in shopping malls will face challenges in 2013. Sozzi speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Brusuelas on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Paul Miller, an FBR Capital Markets analyst, says mortgage banking is a positive factor, "but that is something that will not last forever. It is going to be strong for another year or two." Miller speaks with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

Jan. 4 (Bloomberg) -- T. Boone Pickens, chairman of BP Capital LLC, says there will be a 12-liter natural gas-fueled engine in two to three months. Pickens speaks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

Jan. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Mark Calabria, director of financial-regulation studies at the libertarian Cato Institute in Washington, talks about the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Calabria speaks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

Jan. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial Inc., says she is hoping for 3% U.S. economic growth for 2013 in a "best case scenario." Swonk talks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

Jan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Pierpoint Securities, says he is concerned about the U.S. labor market outlook because of combinations of "bad policy and bad policy-making." Stanely talks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- David Kotok, chairman and chief investment officer of Cumberland Advisors, says the U.S. economy is durable and does well despite politics. Kotok talks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

Dec. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Mark Luschini, chief investment strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, says the so-called fiscal cliff is causing a "lack of confidence" in the markets. Mauro talks with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

Dec. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Lynn Franco, director of economic indicators at The Conference Board, says consumer confidence fell more than forecast in December due to uncertainty over the fiscal cliff. Franco speaks with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

Dec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Charles Lieberman, chief investment officer at Advisors Capital Management LLC, says he favors stocks over bonds. Lieberman speaks with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

Dec. 24 (Bloomberg) - Christopher Mauro, head of U.S. municipal strategy at RBC Capital Markets LLC, discusses the tax implications for municipal bonds related to the so-called fiscal cliff. Mauro talks with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

Dec. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Peter Kenny, managing director in institutional sales at Knight Capital Group Inc. in Jersey City, New Jersey, says world markets are giving Washington a vote of no confidence. Kenny speaks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

Dec. 20 (Bloomberg) - Neil Dutta, head of U.S. economics at Renaissance Macro Research, says investors are pleased with economic indicators. Dutta talks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)