Wall Street Week

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Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.

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March 20 · 48 min
Fed on Iran War, AI Expectations, US-Canada Trade War, Australia’s Social Media Restrictions
This week, the Fed holds rate steady, anticipating greater uncertainty and higher prices amid the war in Iran. And AI is advancing fast, but real-world limits mean it may transform industries more gradually and less dramatically than many expect today. Plus, are US tariffs on Canada causing long-term economic harm, or are they resetting the relationship between two closely linked economies? Later, efforts to limit teen social media use are gaining momentum worldwide, but uneven enforcement is raising questions about their real impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 13 · 48 min
Soft US Jobs, Swedish Defense Spending, Private Credit Woes
This week, Steven Rattner of Willett Advisors explains why the US labor market is softening and what tariffs, AI and stagflation risk could mean next. And as Europe prepares to spend more on defense, Sweden is emerging as an unlikely but crucial player in the continent’s push. Plus, private credit’s advantages are becoming vulnerabilities as some investors try to get their money out. Later, Nepal’s Gen Z protests toppled a government, and now the country’s voters are trying to turn that uprising into lasting change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 7 · 48 min
Lloyd Blankfein, Ukraine’s War-Fueled Tech Revolution, Big Tobacco’s Smoke-Free Bet, AI Data Center Gold Rush
This week, from Iran to inflation, former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein explains why risk management matters most when markets appear stable and confident. And, From digital IDs to AI agents, Ukraine is rebuilding government services even as war reshapes the country. Plus, as smokeless products such as Zyn and IQOS surge in popularity, are we witnessing harm reduction or a smarter tobacco strategy? Later, who will build the data centers powering artificial intelligence and are there enough workers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 1 · 1 min
Introducing: Bloomberg This Weekend
'Bloomberg This Weekend' features unique conversations on business, news, lifestyle and culture. Join David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo Saturdays and Sundays for discussions with business leaders, lawmakers and cultural icons. Watch the show LIVE on Bloomberg Television from 7AM-10AM Eastern Time. Listen to the show LIVE on Bloomberg Radio from 7AM-10AM Eastern Time. Listen to the Podcast for the best conversations from the show. Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloomberg-this-weekend/id1878739308 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DQ8CEg9LeS1xGJSaxt47l See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 27 · 48 min
Examining Trump’s Economy, Takeaways from Corporate & Government Mistakes, Sweden’s Modular Homes
This week, President Trump says the economy is roaring, but Harvard’s Jason Furman says the economy is performing at a more slow and steady rate.. And, former Sony executive Michael Lynton revisits the mistake behind the cyberattack and what it reveals about leadership and human psychology. Plus, a former Treasury Secretary chief-of-staff reflects on a mistake that led to subpoenas, testimony, and lasting self-doubt. Later, as home prices soar and buyers age, can modular construction help restore affordability and revive the American dream? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 21 · 48 min
Japan’s New Horizon: Investment Opportunities, Corporate Transformation and the Private Capital Boom
This week, we travel to Japan to bring you stories of how its economy could be turning the page after 30 years of stagnation. After the so-called ‘lost decades,’ Apollo Global Management’s Marc Rowan explains why there’s a ‘new swagger’ in Japan now. Plus, can private capital help power Japan’s next growth cycle? Later, after decades of caution and stability, Japan’s business culture now faces a defining test as reform collides with tradition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 15 · 16 min
Evolving Money: Blue Chip Meets Blockchain (Sponsored Content)
Crypto has become increasingly integrated into the financial system, from the use of stablecoins for payments, to the trading of tokenized equities on blockchains, to the adoption of crypto holdings by corporate treasuries. We explore how PNC Bank, one of the first movers in this space, has been expanding access to crypto and the challenges it has had to overcome. This episode is sponsored by Coinbase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 13 · 48 min
Rattner on Manufacturing, High Cost of US Public Buses, Milan’s Boom
This week, Steve Rattner assesses whether tariffs and trade policy are truly reviving US manufacturing and what it would take to deliver sustained economic growth. And, the US needs more buses — but are we buying them the wrong way? Plus, Milan’s hosting of the Winter Olympics comes as a wave of high net-worth individuals move to the Italian city. Later, is the real battle in the AI era between humans and machines or humankind itself? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 6 · 48 min
Bostic on Inflation, Volatile Gold Prices, The Second China Shock, Investing in Art
This week, outgoing Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic says it’s ‘paramount’ to get inflation back to 2%. And, gold prices have been all over the place – what does that mean for the dollar, and those mining the metal? Plus, as Chinese exports surge again, Europe confronts a potential second coming of the so-called ‘China shock.’ Later, art may be priceless, but buying it can come with real financial risks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 31 · 48 min
Trump Taps Warsh For Fed Chair, Furman Reacts to Rate Hold
President Trump announces he intends to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jay Powell when his term ends in May. Michael McKee speaks with Fed Governor Stephen Miran for reaction. Plus, we speak with Harvard Professor of Economics Jason Furman following the Fed’s decision to keep rates on hold earlier this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 24 · 48 min
Chrystia Freeland, Wine Tariffs, Ecuador’s Cocoa Boom, Israel Defense Technology
This week, economic adviser to Ukraine Chrystia Freeland discusses President Trump’s threats to seize Greenland and his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Davos, Switzerland. And, renewed threats of tariffs on European wine could raise prices and ripple through the entire US wine industry. Plus, climate change is disrupting cocoa in West Africa and turning Ecuador into a major global supplier. Later, why global criticism of the war in Gaza hasn’t stopped countries from turning to Israel for defense technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 16 · 48 min
Dudley on Powell, Saudi Arabia Tourism, Megapass Skiing
This week, former New York Fed President Bill Dudley discusses the Justice Department’s criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jay Powell. And, Saudi Arabia is betting big on tourism to diversify its economy and transform how the world sees the Kingdom. Plus, Israel’s startup economy after the war, and how the Epic and Ikon passes transformed skiing, boosted growth, and forced resorts and skiers to weigh scale against experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 10 · 48 min
US-Venezuela Policy, Farming Without Subsidies, Robotaxis, Mount Everest Exclusivity
This week, what the Trump Administration’s action in Venezuela reveals about America’s new foreign policy priorities. And, could New Zealand’s no-subsidy agriculture industry work around the world? Plus, is 2026 finally the year robotaxis move beyond hype and tiny test zones? Later, we follow the rise of ultra-luxury Everest trips, where six-figure price tags promise speed and comfort on a mountain that remains brutally unforgiving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 2 · 48 min
Fan Favorite: 25 Years of Markets
This week, Wall Street Week looks back on a quarter century of change. In the first 25 years of the 21st century, capitalism endured a remarkable series of shocks - from the Y2K, to the Great Recession, to a once-in-a-century pandemic. We explore how these turning points reshaped markets, growth, and the public’s faith in the economic system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2025 · 48 min
Fan Favorite: Rattner’s trip to China, Nepal’s Gen-Z Uprising, Capitalism 4.0, Small Business Succession
On this special, fan favorite episode of Bloomberg Wall Street Week, Willett Advisors’ Steven Rattner says China’s innovation is surging even as its consumers struggle, and warns that US trade policies won’t slow Beijing down. The real solution, he says, is doing better at home. And, a close look at the social media spark that ignited Nepal’s biggest youth-led protests in decades, toppling the government and revealing the power of perception in global uprisings against inequality. Plus, has capitalism lost its way, or is a new version already emerging? Later, a wave of retirements is reshaping America’s local businesses – succession planning could open opportunities for owners and private markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2025 · 48 min
Wall Street Week | 25 Years of Markets
This week, Wall Street Week looks back on a quarter century of change. In the first 25 years of the 21st century, capitalism endured a remarkable series of shocks - from the Y2K, to the Great Recession, to a once-in-a-century pandemic. We explore how these turning points reshaped markets, growth, and the public’s faith in the economic system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2025 · 48 min
Hubbard on Fed Cut Fallout, Open Source AI, Nuclear Bet, Department Store Revival
This week, Glenn Hubbard warns that tariffs, shaky data and a mature credit cycle create risks as the Fed looks toward 2026. And, will open AI ecosystems win out over closed models, as AMD CEO Lisa Su and former IBM CEO Sam Palmisano suggest? Plus, from AI to manufacturing, soaring electricity demand is forcing a rethink of where our power comes from and how fast we can build to generate it. Later, can Macy’s reinvent the department store for today’s shopper? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 5, 2025 · 48 min
Rattner’s trip to China, Nepal’s Gen-Z Uprising, Capitalism 4.0
This week, Willett Advisors’ Steven Rattner says China’s innovation is surging even as its consumers struggle, and warns that US trade policies won’t slow Beijing down. The real solution, he says, is doing better at home. And, a close look at the social media spark that ignited Nepal’s biggest youth-led protests in decades, toppling the government and revealing the power of perception in global uprisings against inequality. Plus, has capitalism lost its way, or is a new version already emerging? Later, a wave of retirements is reshaping America’s local businesses – succession planning could open opportunities for owners and private See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2025 · 48 min
Fan Favorite: AI in Higher Education and the Supply Chain, Trump’s Tariffs Hit Lesotho
On this special, fan favorite edition of Wall Street Week for the holiday weekend, Arizona State University President Michael Crow explains how AI is reshaping the way students learn, teachers teach and universities prepare for the future. Leaders at Waabi, Penske, and the Port of Los Angeles explain how artificial intelligence could make supply chains faster, smarter, and more resilient. Plus, US tariffs and the end of AGOA have hit Lesotho’s textile industry hard. How can one of Africa’s smallest economies respond?. Later, why are billion-dollar startups waiting so long to go public? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 21, 2025 · 48 min
America’s Most Charitable Places, McLaren’s Zak Brown
This week, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promises to bring as much as $1 trillion in investment to the US as Saudi Arabia tries to pivot from oil towards becoming a global technology and investment player. And, from small-town Michigan to the headquarters of Walmart, we reveal how philanthropy, volunteering and community ties power America’s hidden generosity. Plus, what’s driving the US’s power grid strain? Later, McLaren’s Zak Brown reveals what it really takes to build a winning culture and why great leaders never get comfortable at the top. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street Week

Fed on Iran War, AI Expectations, US-Canada Trade War, Australia’s Social Media Restrictions

Soft US Jobs, Swedish Defense Spending, Private Credit Woes

Lloyd Blankfein, Ukraine’s War-Fueled Tech Revolution, Big Tobacco’s Smoke-Free Bet, AI Data Center Gold Rush

Introducing: Bloomberg This Weekend

Examining Trump’s Economy, Takeaways from Corporate & Government Mistakes, Sweden’s Modular Homes

Japan’s New Horizon: Investment Opportunities, Corporate Transformation and the Private Capital Boom

Evolving Money: Blue Chip Meets Blockchain (Sponsored Content)

Rattner on Manufacturing, High Cost of US Public Buses, Milan’s Boom

Bostic on Inflation, Volatile Gold Prices, The Second China Shock, Investing in Art

Trump Taps Warsh For Fed Chair, Furman Reacts to Rate Hold

Chrystia Freeland, Wine Tariffs, Ecuador’s Cocoa Boom, Israel Defense Technology

Dudley on Powell, Saudi Arabia Tourism, Megapass Skiing

US-Venezuela Policy, Farming Without Subsidies, Robotaxis, Mount Everest Exclusivity

Fan Favorite: 25 Years of Markets

Fan Favorite: Rattner’s trip to China, Nepal’s Gen-Z Uprising, Capitalism 4.0, Small Business Succession

Wall Street Week | 25 Years of Markets

Hubbard on Fed Cut Fallout, Open Source AI, Nuclear Bet, Department Store Revival

Rattner’s trip to China, Nepal’s Gen-Z Uprising, Capitalism 4.0

Fan Favorite: AI in Higher Education and the Supply Chain, Trump’s Tariffs Hit Lesotho

America’s Most Charitable Places, McLaren’s Zak Brown