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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Mar 8, 2025 · 48 min
Not-so-alternative investing | China's economic challenges, Investing in women's sports, Sports as an asset class, Faith-based investing
This week, we look at China’s economic challenges with former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers. And, commemorating International Women’s Day through women’s sports… will leagues like the NWSL and WNBA continue to generate billions of dollars in revenue? Plus, a broader look at sports as an asset class and the increase in investment opportunities. Later, we interview conservative activist investor Robby Starbuck as we look at role of faith in investment decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 1, 2025 · 38 min
Staying Above Water | India-US relations, the luxury industry reimagined, trouble with regulation, zombie companies
This week, we look at India’s growth story and its taper as India-US relations grow more complicated. And, luxury brands are struggling to stay afloat… are secondhand retailers a sound solution? Plus, a close look at some of the advantages and pitfalls of the White House rolling back regulations. Later, what does it mean for a company when it reaches zombie status? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2025 · 34 min
What's in a name? | Tariffs hit autos, naming the Inflation Reduction Act, AI hurdles
This week, we look at why US automakers are getting hit by the threat of tariffs meant to protect them. And, the Inflation Reduction Act was supposed to be able to pay for its spending without increasing inflation - did it live up to its name? Plus, the promise of AI keeps growing along with the hurdles in its way. We talk to Nobel Laureate Geoffery Hinton and "Chip War" author, Chris Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 15, 2025 · 35 min
Laser-focused on deals | Trump's negotiating style, prediction markets, methane emissions
This week, Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers and Bloomberg News Head of Economics and Government Stephanie Flanders look at how President Trump took his negotiating style from New York the Oval Office. Meanwhile Thomas Peterffy of Interactive Brokers and former CFTC chairman Timothy Massad tell us why event contracts are different from betting markets. And, we take an inside look at a regulated prediction market, Kalshi. Plus, we go to Wyoming for an inside look into new laser technology that can be used to detect methane leaks that are costly to the environment and businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 8, 2025 · 38 min
Spending on the Right Things: Future of Cancer, Alzheimer's, Global Debt Cycles
Pfizer chairman and CEO Albert Bourla sees cancer as the pharmaceutical company's next frontier. Meanwhile, funding and research in finding a cure for Alzheimer's might have crowded out more effective approaches. And, Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio tells us how countries go broke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 3, 2025 · 10 min
Instant Reaction: Trump Tariffs Hit Mexico, Canada and China
US President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats to the European Union while saying he would speak with the leaders of Canada and Mexico, as stock markets sank following a hectic weekend that saw prospects for a trade war turn into reality. In remarks to reporters on Sunday night, Trump said he would hold separate calls on Monday morning with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as with the Mexican leadership, after announcing 25% tariffs on the US’s neighbors and top trading partners. The levies are set to take effect on Tuesday, barring a last-minute deal. Bloomberg Daybreak hosts Nathan Hager and Karen Moskow bring you instant reaction to the weekend's developments on global trade. Subscribe to the Bloomberg Daybreak Podcast: on Apple: http://bit.ly/3DWYoAN on Spotify: http://bit.ly/3jGRYiB Anywhere: http://bit.ly/460OMka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 1, 2025 · 36 min
Hitting the mark: Fed's Inflation Target, Tale of NYC Office Real Estate
This week, we look at where the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target came from and how differently inflation is perceived across the country with the Fed presidents of New York, Minneapolis, and Chicago. Plus, we take you to two different office buildings in New York City, One Vanderbilt and 322 Eighth Avenue, to tell the story of the challenges that unite commercial real estate properties, regardless of class. And, Chinese AI startup DeepSeek roils global markets and the Magnificent 7. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 27, 2025 · 8 min
Bonus Episode: What Is DeepSeek and Why Is It Sinking Stocks?
In this bonus episode from Bloomberg Daybreak, hosts Nathan Hager and Karen Moskow examine the emergence of DeepSeek. The Chinese artificial intelligence startup is rocking global technology stocks, raising questions over America’s technological dominance. Buzz grew over the weekend about DeepSeek’s latest AI model being cost-effective while running on less-advanced chips, casting doubt on the validity of the rich valuations for companies like Nvidia. You can hear more episodes of Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition by subscribing to the podcast: On Apple: http://bit.ly/3DWYoAN On Spotify: http://spoti.fi/45IG5LR Anywhere: http://bit.ly/460OMka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 26, 2025 · 19 min
Evolving Money: Building Bridges with Bitcoin (Sponsored Content)
Just as mobile banking revolutionized our relationship with our money and led to a plethora of new tools for management and investing, the proliferation of crypto and blockchain technologies have opened up all manner of new investment opportunities that go far beyond what early Bitcoin adopters could’ve imagined. This episode is sponsored by Coinbase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2025 · 36 min
Domino Effects: Insurance after LA Fires, Immigration Enforcement, Sober Spirits
This week, we look at the future of insurance in Los Angeles after devastating wildfires, President Trump's economic argument for immigration enforcement, and the growing trend of non-alcoholic beer and spirits. We go to Davos for the annual World Economic Forum's gathering of business and world leaders as they face a more insular and less collaborative world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 20, 2025 · 34 min
Special Coverage: Donald Trump's Inauguration
Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the inauguration of President Donald Trump. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Former-Trump Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette Lindsay Chervinsky, Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library Shirley Martey Hargis, nonresident fellow in the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub Rep. Brad Sherman x RussellU.S. Representative for California's 32nd Congressional District United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 18, 2025 · 35 min
Tightening the Belt Under a Second Trump Administration
This week, we look at what the next Trump administration will do to deliver on its promises to make government smaller, negotiate more favorable trade deals, and sustain economic prosperity. We talk to BlackRock's Rick Rieder, Council on Foreign Relations' Michael Froman, PIMCO's Libby Cantrill, Apollo's Torsten Slok, and Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget's Maya MacGuineas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 12, 2025 · 21 min
Bonus In the City: Why Are UK Assets Spiraling Now?
It’s been a rough week for UK assets. The pound fell to its lowest level in a year, gilt yields surged and investors are losing confidence in the government’s ability to control the nation’s deficit and high borrowing costs. Why are things spiraling now? Senior reporter Phil Aldrick joins this week’s In the City to explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2025 · 37 min
Breaking the Mold: Brian Moynihan's Enduring Tenure, AI Enters Food Space
This week, we follow Brian Moynihan's tenure of "responsible leadership" at Bank of America and the network of regional presidents he has developed. We look at the role of AI in feeding the growing need for healthier snacks, and the intersection of geopolitics and economic risks in the coming year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2024 · 20 min
Special Report: Former President Jimmy Carter Dead at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, has died at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of promoting human rights and peace. Bloomberg's John Tucker and Joe Mathieu look at the former president's life and legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 21, 2024 · 37 min
Bloomberg Wall Street Week - December 20th, 2024
On this episode of Wall Street Week, we look at a $105 trillion inheritance wave that is likely to concentrate the dynamics of wealth, the erosion of statistical data in the US, and the balance between regulating competition and fostering innovation in the European Union. We also explore the state of civics with Centerview Partners Senior Counselor Richard Haass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2024 · 23 min
Instant Reaction: Jay Powell on Fed Policy
Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance as the Fed lowered interest rates for a third time, but reined in the number of cuts they expect in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2024 · 30 min
Instant Reaction: The Fed Decides
Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz break down the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 13, 2024 · 36 min
Bloomberg Wall Street Week - December 13th, 2024
This week, we ask whether America's shopping centers are dying. Plus, a look at the so-called 'silver tsunami' as America's 80+ population growth rate exceeds the senior housing inventory, and we look at the future of the Department of Education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 7, 2024 · 35 min
Bloomberg Wall Street Week - December 6th, 2024
On this week’s Wall Street Week, we explore the crucial role of the US trade balance, the inefficiencies plaguing American ports, why homeownership is increasingly out of reach and the surging cost of property insurance. We also sit down with Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky to discuss balancing the needs of insurers and policyholders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street Week

Not-so-alternative investing | China's economic challenges, Investing in women's sports, Sports as an asset class, Faith-based investing

Staying Above Water | India-US relations, the luxury industry reimagined, trouble with regulation, zombie companies

What's in a name? | Tariffs hit autos, naming the Inflation Reduction Act, AI hurdles

Laser-focused on deals | Trump's negotiating style, prediction markets, methane emissions

Spending on the Right Things: Future of Cancer, Alzheimer's, Global Debt Cycles

Instant Reaction: Trump Tariffs Hit Mexico, Canada and China

Hitting the mark: Fed's Inflation Target, Tale of NYC Office Real Estate

Bonus Episode: What Is DeepSeek and Why Is It Sinking Stocks?

Evolving Money: Building Bridges with Bitcoin (Sponsored Content)

Domino Effects: Insurance after LA Fires, Immigration Enforcement, Sober Spirits

Special Coverage: Donald Trump's Inauguration

Tightening the Belt Under a Second Trump Administration

Bonus In the City: Why Are UK Assets Spiraling Now?

Breaking the Mold: Brian Moynihan's Enduring Tenure, AI Enters Food Space

Special Report: Former President Jimmy Carter Dead at 100

Bloomberg Wall Street Week - December 20th, 2024

Instant Reaction: Jay Powell on Fed Policy

Instant Reaction: The Fed Decides

Bloomberg Wall Street Week - December 13th, 2024

Bloomberg Wall Street Week - December 6th, 2024