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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 Treasury Secretary Yellen say that the US needs stronger economic ties with its allies. Plus, can storage technologies rescue battery factories built in the hopes of stronger EV adoption? Later, as inflation picks up in the US, the heartland feels the effects more severely.

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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. Plus, can baby bonds actually narrow America’s wealth gap? Later, Alberta’s Grassy Mountain project has become a test of whether Canada can expand resource exports without reigniting old environmental conflicts.

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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 opportunities for liberal arts education. Plus, America is rebuilding a critical minerals supply chain after decades of Chinese dominance. Later, America’s shrinking college-age population is forcing universities to compete for fewer students.

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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 reindustrialization? Plus, a bridge named for a hockey legend was meant to strengthen the supply chain between the US and Canada, but the neighbors can’t agree on their trade relationship. Later, with 760,000 care aide openings expected every year in the US and a $400 billion long-term care bill, humanoid robots are an early be...

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 by attracting global investment and growing a deep talent pool, but infrastructure and policies to support the expansion have struggled to keep up. Plus, can Hyderabad overtake Bangalore as India’s leading tech city? Later, Blackstone’s investment in Royal Challengers Bengaluru reflects just how much potential India’s sports and ente...

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 wasted wind into an AI advantage? Later, a more dangerous world is pushing the Pentagon and Silicon Valley closer together, creating a new boom in defense and space technologies.

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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 suggest it is already slowing wage growth in exposed occupations. Plus, Canada may have dodged Trump’s newest tariffs, but the deal could leave lasting damage to USMCA, North American manufacturing and trust between two longtime allies. Later, who pays when the Colorado River can no longer meet t...

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 Economic Policy Symposium, we revisit the story of the wealthiest place in America. Later, the rise of YouTube filmmakers is democratizing discovery, while also flooding the market with more content than audiences can watch.

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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 tariffs, but the deal could leave lasting damage to USMCA, North American manufacturing and trust between two longtime allies. Later, who pays when the Colorado River can no longer meet the West’s demand?

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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 borrowing costs rise, the ability of private equity investments to generate returns that beat public markets is less certain.  Later, Cuba is promising its biggest market reforms in decades, but investors remain skeptical that the state will truly give up control.

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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 generate revenue online. Will competition between the US and China to launch satellites create the next major infrastructure boom in the commercial space industry? Bolivia wants to benefit from foreign capital flows into Latin America and h...

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 entered the fast-growing robotic surgery race years behind its rivals, but it’s betting a different approach can still win. And, what do think tanks actually accomplish, and how do you measure the return on investing in ideas? 

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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 education? Later, the US-Canada tariff fight returns as global fertilizer markets are already under pressure from conflict and supply disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.

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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 Court struck down the Trump administration’s IEEPA tariffs. Later, Blair Effron of Centerview Partners discusses how AI is reshaping the investment landscape.

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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 the company’s futuristic vision, or give CEO Elon Musk too much unchecked authority? Later, menopause care is becoming a major business opportunity after decades of medical neglect, stigma, and underinvestment in women’s health.

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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 generate revenue online. Will competition between the US and China to launch satellites create the next major infrastructure boom in the commercial space industry? Bolivia wants to benefit from foreign capital flows into...

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 difficult to access. Plus, years of infrastructure investment have created an energy market that crosses borders more easily than political narratives suggest. Later, can three countries with different priorities still agree on a common economic vision?

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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, only to see his luster dimmed by the financial crisis that erupted less than two years after he stepped down. Bloomberg's David Westin, Paul Sweeney and Isabelle Lee look back at the life and legacy of Alan Greenspan, along with James Egelhof, Chief US Economist at BNP Paribas, and John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief at...

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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 alumi...

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 years by incorporating AI. Later, the most lucrative World Cup in history is testing how much fans are willing and able to pay for football. 

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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 generate revenue online. Will competition between the US and China to launch satellites create the next major infrastructure boom in the commercial space industry? Bolivia wants to benefit from foreign capital flows into Latin America and harness its mineral reserves, but political instability remains a significant challenge. 

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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 aluminum supply and pushing prices sharply higher worldwide.

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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 a globally connected economy that is being tested by war? Later, pip...

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?

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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.

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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.

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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 creating more wealth than Wall Street wants to admit.

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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?

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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 monopoly on the minerals that power modern life, and why American innovators think they can still l...

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 tradition.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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.

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The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, undercutting his signature economic policy and delivering his biggest legal defeat since he returned to the White House.

Voting 6-3, the court said Trump exceeded his authority by invoking a federal emergency-powers law to impose his “reciprocal” tariffs across the globe as well as targeted import taxes the administration says address fentanyl trafficking.

The justices didn’t address the extent to which importers are entitled to refunds, leaving it to a lower court to sort out those issues. If fully allowed, refunds could to...