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Wall Street Week
Hosted by Bloomberg · EN
Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.
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Team Favorite: Anthropic , BYD Goes Global, The Billionaire Next Door
1w ago00:48:08Summary readyFor 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.
SummaryDalio's Warning, AI Arms Race, China Powers Ahead, NYC Tax Standoff
2w ago00:48:00Summary readyThis 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.
SummaryHigh Stakes Summit, New Zealand’s Talent Troubles, Stablecoin Adoption, Sparkling Water Boom
3w ago00:48:08Summary readyThis 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.
SummaryWarsh’s Fed, Vibe Coding, Geothermal Energy, Vegas Bets Big
4w ago00:48:08Summary readyThis 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.
SummaryAnthropic Cybersecurity Risk, BYD Goes Global, The Billionaire Next Door
Apr 2400:48:08Summary readyThis 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.
SummaryHank Paulson on Iran War, Energy Market Disruptions, Copper Supply Strain, US Tax Debate
Apr 1700:48:00Summary readyThis 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.
SummaryHaass on the War in Iran, Iran Oil Fallout, IMF Meeting Anxiety, US-China Rare Earth Competition
Apr 1000:48:08Summary readyThis 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.
SummaryFan Favorite: Japan’s New Horizon
Apr 300:48:00Summary readyOn 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.
SummaryChina’s Role in Iran War, Global Fertilizer Disruptions, Matcha’s Supply Problem
Mar 2800:47:58Summary readyThis 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.
SummaryFed on Iran War, AI Expectations, US-Canada Trade War, Australia’s Social Media Restrictions
Mar 2000:48:00Summary readyThis 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.
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