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Wall Street Week

Wall Street Week

Bloomberg 363 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York. The podcast covers financial markets, economic trends, and business news, featuring interviews with top investors, executives, and policymakers. It provides insights into global finance and the forces shaping the economy.

Episodes

AI Hits Wages, USMCA Under Pressure, Colorado River Crisis
AI Hits Wages, USMCA Under Pressure, Colorado River Crisis Aug 21, 2026 3424 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
Rerouting Trade, Private Equity Test
Rerouting Trade, Private Equity Test Aug 14, 2026 2882 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 publ
Team Favorite: AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability 
Team Favorite: AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability  Aug 7, 2026 2880 This is a special, fan favorite edition of the show. 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 audien
Warsh’s Waiting Game, EU Merger Rules, Robotic Surgeons
Warsh’s Waiting Game, EU Merger Rules, Robotic Surgeons Jul 31, 2026 2888 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 di
AI Debt Question, Austin Housing Test, Student Loan Reckoning, Canada Weighs US Tariffs
AI Debt Question, Austin Housing Test, Student Loan Reckoning, Canada Weighs US Tariffs Jul 24, 2026 2888 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 und
Inflation Meets AI, Navy Buildout Challenges, Tariff Refund Fight
Inflation Meets AI, Navy Buildout Challenges, Tariff Refund Fight Jul 17, 2026 2877 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
The World’s First Trillionaire, Governance Meets Growth, Menopause Market Boom
The World’s First Trillionaire, Governance Meets Growth, Menopause Market Boom Jul 10, 2026 2876 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?
Team Favorite:  AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability
Team Favorite: AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability Jul 3, 2026 2880 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 reth
USMCA: Can North America’s Trade Deal Survive?
USMCA: Can North America’s Trade Deal Survive? Jun 26, 2026 2880 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 b
Special Report: Alan Greenspan Dies at 100
Special Report: Alan Greenspan Dies at 100 Jun 22, 2026 459 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 ste
Team Favorite:  Britain’s Debt Problem, AI’s Local Burden, Poland’s Economic Boom, The Aluminum Shock
Team Favorite: Britain’s Debt Problem, AI’s Local Burden, Poland’s Economic Boom, The Aluminum Shock Jun 19, 2026 2878 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 cos
SpaceX Goes Public, Google’s AI Bet, World Cup Price Backlash
SpaceX Goes Public, Google’s AI Bet, World Cup Price Backlash Jun 12, 2026 2891 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 will

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