This week, the UK’s debt burden and weak growth are reviving fears that financial markets could once again destabilize British politics and policy. And, investors see data centers as long-term infrastructure, but neighbors worry about noise, water use, power demand and lasting costs. Plus, is Poland is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, but it faces challenges to keep up its rapid rate of growth. Later, war in the Middle East and US tariffs are simultaneously tightening global aluminu...
May 29, 2026•48 min
For the Memorial Day holiday we bring you a team favorite podcast this week. This episode first aired on March 24h, 2026 This week, regulators and banks are scrambling to catch up after the debut of Anthropic’s nearly autonomous system that can find cybersecurity vulnerabilities on its own. And, the electric vehicle company that started as a battery manufacturer is giving European automakers and Tesla a run for their money. Plus, the IMF was built for a very different world. Can it adapt to meet...
May 22, 2026•48 min
This week, Ray Dalio explains why markets shrug off wars and why this time might be different. And, why are AI executives warning about the dangers of systems they are simultaneously racing to build? Plus, China’s massive investments in energy infrastructure are increasingly shaping the global competition for artificial intelligence leadership and industrial power. Later, can New York remain attractive to businesses and young workers while raising taxes to close a growing budget shortfall? See o...
May 15, 2026•48 min
This week, China thinks it's cracked the code on Trump heading into a summit in Beijing. And, what happens when a country's best and brightest travel overseas and stop coming back? Plus, the most useful thing about crypto might be the one nobody's talking about: cheap and fast cross-border payments. Later, the smartest bet in the sparkling water boom might not be on any brand, but on the companies behind them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 09, 2026•48 min
This week, The Fed made its call this week, but Kevin Warsh may be about to change the institution itself. And, AI made coding easy for everyone, and that's the best and worst thing to happen to software engineering. Plus, can the same technology that unlocked oil and gas now unlock clean energy? Later, the city that was built by the mob is now betting its future on dayclubs, nightlife, and premium experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 01, 2026•48 min
This week, regulators and banks are scrambling to catch up after the debut of Anthropic’s nearly autonomous system that can find cybersecurity vulnerabilities on its own. And, the electric vehicle company that started as a battery manufacturer is giving European automakers and Tesla a run for their money. Plus, the IMF was built for a very different world. Can it adapt to meet a globally connected economy that is being tested by war? Later, pipelines, portable sinks, and dental offices are creat...
Apr 24, 2026•48 min
This week, Former US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson warns the biggest economic risk from the war in Iran may come from global shocks spilling into US markets. Plus, how rising demand for copper is outpacing supply, exposing gaps in US production and increasing reliance on imports. Later, are the wealthiest Americans paying their fair share, or does the tax system allow too much income to go untaxed? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 17, 2026•48 min
This week, Richard Haass of Centerview Partners on what to expect out of US-Iran peace talks. Plus, why Gulf states are begging Trump not to end the Iran war early and how the conflict could hit consumers, from gas prices to interest rates. And, former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland warns of stagflation, a food crisis, and the growing strain on the US-led global order as finance leaders gather in Washington at the annual World Bank-IMF meetings. Later, how China quietly built a mono...
Apr 10, 2026•48 min
On this special, fan favorite edition of Bloomberg Wall Street 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 tradi...
Apr 03, 2026•48 min
This week, the Fed holds rates steady, anticipating greater uncertainty and higher prices as war in Iran drives up fertilizer and fuel costs. Plus, letting first-time homebuyers tap retirement savings might ease down payments, but it can also fuel demand and push home prices higher. Later, can farmers respond quickly enough when social media spikes demand for their produce, or do viral trends create more risk than opportunity? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 28, 2026•48 min
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 ra...
Mar 20, 2026•48 min
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...
Mar 13, 2026•48 min
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 w...
Mar 07, 2026•48 min
'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/podca...
Mar 01, 2026•1 min
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 restor...
Feb 27, 2026•48 min
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....
Feb 21, 2026•48 min
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....
Feb 15, 2026•17 min
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....
Feb 13, 2026•48 min
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....
Feb 06, 2026•48 min
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.
Jan 31, 2026•48 min
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 Isra...
Jan 24, 2026•48 min
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....
Jan 16, 2026•48 min
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....
Jan 10, 2026•48 min
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.
Jan 02, 2026•48 min
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 capi...
Dec 26, 2025•48 min
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 19, 2025•48 min
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 priv...
Dec 12, 2025•48 min
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?...
Dec 05, 2025•48 min
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 small...
Nov 29, 2025•48 min
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 win...
Nov 21, 2025•48 min
