Wall Street Week

Wall Street Week

Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.

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October 10, 2025 48 mins

This week, who benefits from America’s growing immigration detention system? And, as Polymarket and Kalshi continue to heat up, will markets predict the future better than polls? Plus, a US tariff change meant to target China is now threatening small businesses and raising prices for American consumers. Later, artificial intelligence is helping teachers manage bigger classrooms and growing workloads, but it’s also chang...

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This week, as the Federal Reserve is watching the labor market closely, Steven Rattner shares his outlook on jobs, rates, and growth. And, Ford CEO Jim Farley talks about the future of Ford, the essential economy, and the policies shaping American manufacturing. Plus, can Australia move beyond resources and build a new growth model? Later, how AI is giving doctors more research and more time to see patients.

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This week, we revisit two stories we brought you over the past year and discuss what has changed since then. How has trade between the US and Mexico shifted since President Donald Trump took office, and where do Canadian auto parts fit into the trade spat between the North American countries? And, how one manufacturing plant in Fargo, North Dakota is navigating legal immigration challenges that impact its workforce. Later, how did ...

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President Trump's efforts to redefine federal relations with higher education have major implications for how the US funds research. From his 50-year tenure as President of Bard, Leon Botstein brings a broader perspective to what he believes is at stake for the country. He speaks with David Westin on this special bonus edition of the Bloomberg Wall Street Week podcast. 

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This week, Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers says the Fed’s policy leans on the looser side, given financial conditions, skewing the balance of risks towards inflation. MIT’s Rafael Reif takes us through Massachusetts as an example of an innovation ecosystem that is developing ways to fund research as the federal government steps back. Plus, a test of Argentine President Javier Milei’s austerity measur...

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This week, Nobel laureate Paul Krugman discusses tariff “chaos”, how immigration policies limit productivity and New York City under a potential Mamdani administration. And, from airlines to apps, prices now change in real time, but who are the real winners in a dynamic pricing world?  Plus, China dominates rare earths, but Brazil is willing to play the long game to establish a non-China supply chain for the magnet...

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This week, former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers comments on why the markets have been slow to react to President Trump's efforts to fire Lisa Cook and further change the composition of the FOMC. And, concerns about BLS politicization are growing - what is the real problem behind the jobs numbers? Plus, gold prices near record highs are fueling a mining boom in Australia. Later, India is opening its markets to investors,...

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Note: This is a re-air from August 8th 2025

This week, college graduates struggle to find entry-level jobs - is AI part of the problem? And, Centerview Partners’ Blair Effron on CEOs weathering policy uncertainty, and the importance of New York's next mayor to the city's business community. Plus, how will President Trump’s tariffs impact the textile industry? Later, a small town pushes back against an Amazon data center...

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This week, former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan weighs in on Fed Chair Powell's remarks at the Fed's annual conference Jackson Hole. And, a look at the wealthiest county in the US - how do billionaires coexist with cowboy culture and the local community in Teton County? Plus, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on the role of fossil fuels in the energy transition. Later, from Wall Street to "Y’all Street" - what Dallas is ...

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This week, the framework of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors meets signs of economic softness just ahead of the Fed's annual meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. And, Apple wants to increase its AI presence, but its focus on manufacturing and the tariff environment might pose challenges. Plus, rule of law is more than a legal concept - why businesses need it to operate in the US. And, the American dream of home ownership now bel...

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This week, college graduates struggle to find entry-level jobs - is AI part of the problem? And, Centerview Partners’ Blair Effron on CEOs weathering policy uncertainty, and the importance of New York's next mayor to the city's business community. Plus, how will President Trump’s tariffs impact the textile industry? Later, a small town pushes back against an Amazon data center - the pros and cons the town sees in data c...

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This week, we go to US companies that are cutting costs and regaining control by reshoring production and restructuring their global supply chain. And, Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers weighs in on the Fed’s decision to hold steady as President Trump calls for deep rate cuts. Plus, a look at the low Earth orbit satellite market. Later, how voluntary carbon markets are creating investment products to move the need...

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This week, BlackRock’s Rick Rieder talks about the resilience of the US economy in the face of uncertainty on tariffs and a growing federal debt burden. And, amidst US child care struggles, private equity finds a way in. Plus, Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers discusses slashes to Medicaid through President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”. Later, FIFA comes to North America, and Toronto is hopin...

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This week, Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers says President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill cuts many Americans' safety net. And we take a look at how the US wine industry will be threatened by tariffs that are intended to protect domestic businesses. Plus, is wearable technology the new Fountain of Youth? Later, a look at how AI could shape the future of monetary policy. 

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This week, the FDA’s new commissioner Dr. Marty Makary outlines a new approach to the department, hoping to restore public trust. Plus, checking in on the heartland of the US - we travel to Iowa to see how much American farmers rely on export markets. Later, a look at the ever-evolving media landscape and whether mergers and breakups have actually helped the challenged industry.

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July 4, 2025 38 mins

On this special, fan favorite edition of Bloomberg Wall Street Week, we look at India’s growth story and its taper as India-US relations grow more complicated. And, luxury brands are struggling to stay afloat… are secondhand retailers a sound solution? Plus, a close look at some of the advantages and pitfalls of the White House rolling back regulations. Later, what does it mean for a company when it reaches zombie stat...

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This week, how will the United States' involvement in the Iran-Israel war affect markets and hopes for cooperation in the Middle East? And, an interview with the Director of the Congressional Budget Office on the agency's role in predicting the fiscal impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill." Plus, will President Trump’s "Gold Card" attract foreign investment to the US? Later, how Zohran Mamdani’s success in the New York City...

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This week, Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers on the recent Fed decision and the economic implications of uncertainty in the Middle East. And, how is Saudi giant Aramco diversifying in a tech-driven world? Plus, an interview with Robinhood’s Vlad Tenev on artificial intelligence solutions for nuanced needs. Later, Netflix is entering the themed entertainment business with Netflix House, further intensifying its com...

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This week, Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way central banks understand, forecast, and manage the economy. And, President Trump’s call for $2 gas may please drivers, but in oil towns like Odessa, falling prices threaten jobs, investment, and the economic foundation of the U.S. energy heartland. Plus, an interview with Johnson & Johnson’s CEO on the golden...

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June 6, 2025 46 mins

This week, former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers and Hoover Institution’s Niall Ferguson debate US and China's "hostile codependence." And, as President Trump touts lower gasoline prices, some experts explain why it’s concerning. Plus, more millionaires in the UK are packing their bags for Italy, but will it be for good? Later, how will private equity change Big Law?

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