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Wall Street Week
by Bloomberg
Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.
Episodes
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Money Floods Politics, Compute Meets Community, Europe’s AI Player, Argentina’s Two Economies
This week, campaign costs are soaring, but democratic fundraiser Blair Effron of Centerview Partners says many races may already have reached the point where more money stops making much difference. And, even though most Americans dislike the proliferation of data centers, one community has...
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America’s Relationship Woes, Battery Pivot, Farmers’ Fed Warning
This week, global and business leaders gathered in New Delhi for the Bloomberg New Economy Forum to discuss how the world is redrawing supply chains and investment plans in the face of geopolitical risks. And, in her new book former Canadian deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland and Former...
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Michigan Manufacturing, AI Debt Investments, Baby Bonds, Canadian Coal Fight
This week, Ford, JPMorgan and the state of Michigan team up to help domestic manufacturers turn new technology into factories and supply chains. And, hyperscalers and data centers are borrowing hundreds of billions of dollars to finance AI infrastructure, transforming the corporate bond market....
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Your Brain on AI, Rare Earth Race, College Enrollment Cliff
This week, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says AI’s productivity boost may be much larger than official economic data currently indicate. And, AI companies are largely in agreement that the technology needs guardrails, but the ethical implications of AI could also create new...
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China’s Trade Reckoning, Syracuse’s Second Chance, North American Fracture, Humanoids in Healthcare
This week, Council on Foreign Relations President Michael Froman breaks down China's export machine, why twenty years of US pressure hasn't worked, and what happens next. And, can a $100 billion Micron factory transform Syracuse from a Rust Belt cautionary tale into a potential model for American...
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India’s Growth Test, Bangalore’s Infrastructure Problem, India’s Tech Rivalry
This week, a special edition of Wall Street Week from the fastest growing large economy in the world: India. The country's technology sector has helped power its growth, but its success has led to uneven progress that could turn its strengths into weaknesses. Bangalore became India’s tech capital...
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Venezuela’s Oil Test, Overcapacity in Renewables, Defense Tech Boom
This week, while Venezuela has the oil reserves to impact global energy markets, rebuilding production will take years, billions of dollars and investor trust. And, Europe’s solar success is creating growing pains for investors, generators and power markets. Plus, can data centers turn Scotland’s...
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Introducing: Bloomberg Money
Bloomberg Money is a new, weekly podcast focused on YOUR money. Listen for wealth strategies, retirement tips and a personal finance insights. Join Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu for new episodes every Friday. Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloomberg-money/id6803227140 Listen on...
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Fan Favorite: AI Hits Wages, USMCA Under Pressure, Colorado River Crisis
This episode originally aired on August 21st, 2026. On this fan favorite edition of the show for the long holiday weekend, former IBM CEO Sam Palmisano discusses why companies may benefit from having a “Plan B” for AI implementation. And, AI may not be causing mass layoffs yet, but early data...
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Debt & Consequences, Defying Fiscal Gravity, Hollywood Gets Democratized
This week, Chrystia Freeland talks with the former finance ministers of the Netherlands and Germany about what it takes to bring spending under control. And, are US deficits now a bigger driver of interest rates than inflation? Plus, as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh makes his debut at the Jackson Hole...
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AI Hits Wages, USMCA Under Pressure, Colorado River Crisis
This week, Former IBM CEO Sam Palmisano discusses why companies may benefit from having a “Plan B” for AI implementation. And, AI may not be causing mass layoffs yet, but early data suggest it is already slowing wage growth in exposed occupations.Plus, Canada may have dodged Trump’s newest…
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Rerouting Trade, Private Equity Test
This week, inflation may be edging lower, but as markets push rates higher, the Fed’s 2% inflation target might be a long way off. And, Mexico is building a land-based trade corridor that could give shipping companies more options when traditional channels are disrupted. Plus, as exits slow and...
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Team Favorite: AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability
This is a special, fan favorite edition of the show. This episode first aired June 5th, 2026. This week, the dollar remains the world’s dominant currency, but economist Ken Rogoff thinks rising debt and geopolitical shifts are eroding its position as the world’s reserve currency. And, AI-powered...
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Warsh’s Waiting Game, EU Merger Rules, Robotic Surgeons
This week, Harvard professor and former Obama economic adviser Jason Furman discusses the Fed rate decision and the challenges facing Chairman Kevin Warsh. Plus, the European Union is rewriting its merger rules in a bid to create tech giants that can compete with America. Later, Johnson & Johnson...
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AI Debt Question, Austin Housing Test, Student Loan Reckoning, Canada Weighs US Tariffs
This week, Steven Rattner says AI will transform the economy, but markets still do not know which companies will win. And, Austin’s rent drop is testing whether America’s housing crisis can be solved by building more. Plus, will capping graduate student loans reduce debt or limit access to...
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Inflation Meets AI, Navy Buildout Challenges, Tariff Refund Fight
This week, Former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester discusses the recent change in the inflation narrative. And, can US shipyards build President Trump’s “Golden Fleet” fast enough to keep up with China? Plus, why small businesses are still fighting to get their money back after the Supreme...
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The World’s First Trillionaire, Governance Meets Growth, Menopause Market Boom
This week, executives and investors gathered in Sun Valley to discuss consolidation in the media sector. And, SpaceX’s historic IPO has turned an entrepreneur into a trillionaire, giving rise to a new era in capitalism and widening the wealth gap. Plus, does SpaceX’s governance structure protect...
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Team Favorite: AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability
For the Independence Day holiday weekend, we bring you a team favorite podcast. This episode first aired June 5th, 2026. This week, the dollar remains the world’s dominant currency, but economist Ken Rogoff thinks rising debt and geopolitical shifts are eroding its position as the world’s reserve...
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USMCA: Can North America’s Trade Deal Survive?
This week, a special edition of Wall Street Week on the USMCA trade deal. The renegotiations are testing the future of an auto industry built on decades of cross-border integration. And, American farmers increasingly depend on exports to Canada and Mexico as other overseas markets become more...
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Special Report: Alan Greenspan Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100. The former Federal Reserve Chairman died on Monday at his home, NBC News reported, citing his wife, Andrea Mitchell. The cause was complications of Parkinson’s disease. Greenspan was proclaimed a wizard for guiding a then-record US economic expansion…
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Team Favorite: Britain’s Debt Problem, AI’s Local Burden, Poland’s Economic Boom, The Aluminum Shock
For the Juneteenth holiday weekend, we bring you a team favorite podcast. This episode first aired on May 29th, 2026. 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…
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SpaceX Goes Public, Google’s AI Bet, World Cup Price Backlash
This week, the arrival of mega-IPOs is testing capital markets as investor appetite grows larger than supply. The federal government is making a direct investment in private technology companies, betting on quantum computing. Plus, Google is making its most radical change to search in twenty…
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AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability
This week, the dollar remains the world’s dominant currency, but economist Ken Rogoff thinks rising debt and geopolitical shifts are eroding its position as the world’s reserve currency. And, AI-powered search is reducing web traffic, forcing publishers to rethink how they attract audiences and...
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Britain’s Debt Problem, AI’s Local Burden, Poland’s Economic Boom
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...
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Team Favorite: Anthropic , BYD Goes Global, The Billionaire Next Door
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,...
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Dalio's Warning, AI Arms Race, China Powers Ahead, NYC Tax Standoff
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...
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High Stakes Summit, New Zealand’s Talent Troubles, Stablecoin Adoption, Sparkling Water Boom
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...
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Warsh’s Fed, Vibe Coding, Geothermal Energy, Vegas Bets Big
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?...
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Anthropic Cybersecurity Risk, BYD Goes Global, The Billionaire Next Door
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…
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Hank Paulson on Iran War, Energy Market Disruptions, Copper Supply Strain, US Tax Debate
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...
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Haass on the War in Iran, Iran Oil Fallout, IMF Meeting Anxiety, US-China Rare Earth Competition
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...
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Fan Favorite: Japan’s New Horizon
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...
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China’s Role in Iran War, Global Fertilizer Disruptions, Matcha’s Supply Problem
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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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