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George Soros is a Hungarian-born American financial speculator, stock investor, philanthropist, and political activist. Famously known for “breaking the Bank of England” on Black Wednesday in 1992, Soros’ estimated current[…]

Tom Stewart asks George Soros about the connection between the financial markets and the ordinary economy

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George Soros has always tried to weld market success to overall economic success.

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