Wall Street Week

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  AI Debt Question, Austin Housing Test, Student Loan Reckoning, Canada Weighs US Tariffs 24.07.2026 48mnt

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Inflation Meets AI, Navy Buildout Challenges, Tariff Refund Fight 17.07.2026 47mnt

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The World’s First Trillionaire, Governance Meets Growth, Menopause Market Boom 10.07.2026 47mnt

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Team Favorite: AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability 03.07.2026 48mnt

  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 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  USMCA: Can North America’s Trade Deal Survive? 26.06.2026 48mnt

  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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Special Report: Alan Greenspan Dies at 100 22.06.2026 7mnt

  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 Bloomberg News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Team Favorite: Britain’s Debt Problem, AI’s Local Burden, Poland’s Economic Boom, The Aluminum Shock 19.06.2026 47mnt

  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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  SpaceX Goes Public, Google’s AI Bet, World Cup Price Backlash 12.06.2026 48mnt

  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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability  05.06.2026 48mnt

  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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Britain’s Debt Problem, AI’s Local Burden, Poland’s Economic Boom 29.05.2026 47mnt

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Team Favorite: Anthropic , BYD Goes Global, The Billionaire Next Door 22.05.2026 48mnt

  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, pipelines, portable sinks, and dental offices are creating more wealth than Wall Street wants to admit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Dalio's Warning, AI Arms Race, China Powers Ahead, NYC Tax Standoff  15.05.2026 48mnt

  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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  High Stakes Summit, New Zealand’s Talent Troubles, Stablecoin Adoption, Sparkling Water Boom 09.05.2026 48mnt

  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.
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  Warsh’s Fed, Vibe Coding, Geothermal Energy, Vegas Bets Big 01.05.2026 48mnt

  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.
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  Anthropic Cybersecurity Risk, BYD Goes Global, The Billionaire Next Door 24.04.2026 48mnt

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Hank Paulson on Iran War, Energy Market Disruptions, Copper Supply Strain, US Tax Debate 17.04.2026 48mnt

  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.
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  Haass on the War in Iran, Iran Oil Fallout, IMF Meeting Anxiety, US-China Rare Earth Competition 10.04.2026 48mnt

  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 leapfrog Beijing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Fan Favorite: Japan’s New Horizon 03.04.2026 48mnt

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  China’s Role in Iran War, Global Fertilizer Disruptions, Matcha’s Supply Problem 28.03.2026 47mnt

  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.
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  Fed on Iran War, AI Expectations, US-Canada Trade War, Australia’s Social Media Restrictions 20.03.2026 48mnt

  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.