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Listen for reporting from the magazine that helps global leaders stay ahead. Hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec cover the changing world of money, power and technology. You can watch and listen to Businessweek LIVE on YouTube, weekdays from 2PM to 5PM ET: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.
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DIY Hedge Funds Unleash AI to Crack Wall Street’s Secret Code
2w ago00:10:17Summary readyThe people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Joel Rieger, a former software sales executive, used AI to revive his automated options-trading program, which he had initially tried to build manually with limited success. Rieger's AI-assisted model has shown promising results, returning around 14% this year and outperforming the broader market, after initial losses due to incorrect volatility data and training mistakes. The use of AI in trading is seen as a democratizing force, allowing individual investors to access sophisticated algorithms and strategies previously reserved for hedge funds, but it also poses risks, such as amplifying losses and guiding investors into complex trades. For more, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with Bernard Goyder, US Options ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryTrump Says Talks Are Iran’s ‘Last Chance’ After Threats
2w ago00:42:36Summary readyThe people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump said his latest offer of talks is a “last chance” for Iran after he called off what he said was a major attack on the Islamic Republic. Iran denied it was negotiating with the US, but said talks with Oman to get more ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz are making progress. Despite the conflicting signals, the suggestions of renewed diplomacy pushed oil prices lower on Monday, with Brent crude down about 4.6% to just under $84 a barrel. “I want to give them every last chance before decapitation,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “You’ll find out today or tomorrow. I mean, they’re going to go quickly, one way or the other. It’s not very complex.” It wasn’t clear what negotiations Trump was referring to or who was involved. He’s repeatedly cited diplomatic efforts when he backed off threats of military escalation only to see talks fail. US and Israeli strikes at the start of the war killed much of Iran’s senior leadership. On this episode, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: Jeff Mason, Bloomberg News White House and Washington Correspondent Torsten Slok, Chief Economist at Apollo Global Management Lizzie Dove, US Gaming, Lodging and Leisure Research Analyst at Goldman Sachs recaps Hyatt, Marriott earnings, state of leisure sector amid summer travel Ran Eliasaf, Founder & Managing Partner of Northwind Group on the state of Commercial Real Estate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryEight Bosses Share the Biggest Money Regrets in Their Careers
2w ago00:08:43Summary readyBloomberg Pursuits Food Editor Kate Krader joins to discuss her latest work including Eight Bosses Share the Biggest Money Regrets in Their Careers and How 13 CEOS and Bosses Psych Themselves Up for Their Big Moments. She speaks with hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryBloomberg Businessweek Weekend: July 31st 2026
2w ago00:38:26Summary readyFeaturing some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek Daily."Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim StenovecHear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeartRadio app and at Bloomberg.com/audio.You can also watch Bloomberg Businessweek on YouTube - just search for Bloomberg Global News.Like us at Bloomberg Radio on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @carolmassar @timsteno and @BW Bloomberg.com Subscribers can submit questions for Bloomberg Radio hosts to ask our guests.Visit: https://www.bloomberg.com/askradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWarsh Considers Fewer Fed Meetings; Anthropic AI Models Hack Three Organizations
2w ago00:40:04Summary readyThe people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is considering reducing the frequency of the central bank’s scheduled policy meetings, the New York Times reported Friday. Warsh raised the proposal to change the frequency of meetings at this week’s gathering of the Federal Open Market Committee, the paper added. On this episode, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: Kate Davidson, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for US Economic Policy Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Tech Host Ed Zitron, CEO, EZPR Hema Parmar, Bloomberg News Hedge Fund Reporter on The 24-Hour Race to Salvage Situational Awareness’ AI Bets/Who Is Leopold Aschenbrenner and Why Is Wall Street Watching? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryAon Keeps Margin Edge as Industry Tailwinds Fade
2w ago00:11:02Summary readyThe people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Aon should continue to expand margins, while organic growth remains resilient, aided by its scale, restructuring savings and Aon Business Services operating model. Since 2020, broker results have benefited from cost actions and operating leverage, firm P&C pricing, strong exposure growth and, more recently, higher fiduciary income. Those tailwinds are fading and comparisons are tougher, reducing upside to organic gains and margins across the group. Even so, Bloomberg Intelligence reports that Aon's growth remains competitive and could modestly outpace Marsh in 2026, while ABS and restructuring should support further margin expansion despite a slower sector backdropFor more, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with Edmund Reese, CFO at AONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryAmazon Reports Fifth Straight Quarter of Cloud Sales Growth & Apple Sales Slow Down
2w ago00:45:11Summary readyThe people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Amazon.com reported cloud-computing revenue that accelerated for the fifth straight quarter, easing investors’ concerns that the company won’t produce a return on its spending to meet booming demand for artificial intelligence.Revenue jumped 37% to $42.2 billion at Amazon Web Services, which generates about a fifth of the company’s revenue and most of its operating profit, Amazon said Thursday in a statement. It was the fastest pace of growth since the fourth quarter of 2021. Analysts, on average, forecast sales of $40.6 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Like its Big Tech peers, Amazon is spending heavily on data centers and chips in an effort to take advantage of rising demand for AI and cloud-computing services. The company reported spending more than $53 billion on property and equipment, including proceeds from some sales, in the period ended June 30. Meanwhile, Apple Inc. sales grew more slowly than analysts anticipated in China and its services business last quarter, sparking concerns about two key markets for the iPhone maker.Though total revenue topped estimates, the China sales amounted to $18.8 billion in the fiscal third quarter, well short of the $19.6 billion estimated by analysts. Revenue from services was $30.7 billion, compared with a $31.4 billion projection. On this episode, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: Poonam Goyal, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst for E-Commerce and Athleisure Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Tech Host Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Global Consumer Tech Dani Burger, Bloomberg 'Open Interest' Co-Host, with Jersey Mike's CEO Charlie Morrison on JMKE IPO Stuart Paul, Bloomberg Economics US & Canada Economist AND Ira Jersey, Bloomberg Intelligence Chief US Interest Rate Strategist on Wall Street's message to Kevin Warsh See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryFrom TV Doctor to Power Broker: Dr. Oz Thrives on Trump’s Team
2w ago00:07:22Summary readyThe people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Mehmet Oz has been loyal to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. while cultivating a close relationship with President Donald Trump and a reputation as a serious operator in the administration. Oz has been playing a significant role in the administration, with access to the president and involvement in various policy discussions, leading to speculation that he could be the heir apparent to lead the health department if Kennedy departs. Despite potential challenges and criticisms, Oz has earned respect from some outside the administration, including major healthcare companies and industry groups, and has been working to implement the administration's health policies and reduce healthcare costs.For more on their partnership, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec spoke with Rachel Cohrs Zhang, Bloomberg News Health Policy ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryMeta Delivers Lackluster Forecast & Microsoft's Cloud Unit Grows
3w ago00:54:46Summary readyThe people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Meta Platforms gave a disappointing current-quarter revenue forecast, intensifying investor concerns about the company’s unprecedented spending on artificial intelligence.The social media giant said third-quarter revenue will be $61 billion to $64 billion, with the midline of that range below the average analyst estimate of $63.2 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Meta relies on its advertising business to finance its expensive bets on AI products and infrastructure, including data centers and AI-powered glasses.Investors have questioned how Meta will ultimately recoup its AI investments, and balked earlier this year when Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg increased projected spending to as much as $145 billion. Meta on Wednesday narrowed its full-year capital expenditure forecast to $130 billion to $145 billion, slightly lifting the bottom end from a previous projection of $125 billion to $145 billion.On this episode, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Tech Host Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Head of Technology Research Kurt Wagner, Bloomberg News Senior Technology Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryInstant Reaction: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's News Conference
3w ago00:30:52Summary readyBloomberg’s Tom Keene, Jon Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh following the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance. Warsh insisted policymakers’ decision to leave interest rates unchanged wasn’t a sign of inertia at the central bank, which he reiterated is committed to tackling inflation. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 to hold the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, Cleveland’s Beth Hammack and Minneapolis Fed chief Neel Kashkari dissented in favor of raising rates by a quarter percentage point. The fractured vote signaled growing conviction among some policymakers that higher rates are needed to curb resurgent price pressures. The committee’s post-meeting statement was otherwise identical to the one issued following their June meeting, with officials repeating their pledge to “deliver price stability.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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