Vladimir Putin Pledges to Punish Currency Speculators

The video discusses economic speculation affecting Russia, including amnesty offers to oligarchs and a story about Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin. It then shifts to Saudi Arabia's potential oil price war to maintain market share against the US and Iran. Finally, it covers New York's budget surplus from foreign bank settlements and the trend of Americans renouncing citizenship due to high taxes.

What was Vladimir Putin's alleged reason for bringing his dog to a press conference with Angela Merkel?

• To intimidate Merkel, who is afraid of dogs

• To distract the media

• To showcase his love for animals

• To demonstrate Russia's strength

What is one of the reasons Saudi Arabia might be engaging in an oil price war?

• To reduce its own oil production

• To support environmental initiatives

• To punish Iran and defend market share against the US

• To increase oil prices globally

Which country is the largest supplier of oil to the United States?

• Saudi Arabia

• Canada

• Colombia

• Kuwait

What has contributed to New York's budget surplus?

• Tourism revenue

• Increased state taxes

• Federal government grants

• Foreign banks paying settlements for tax evasion

Why are some Americans renouncing their citizenship?

• To move to a warmer climate

• To avoid high federal taxes

• To seek better job opportunities abroad

• To protest government policies