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Bloomberg Businessweek

Trump Urges Lower Oil Prices, Interest Rate Cuts at Davos

Jan 23, 2025
Jason Bottenfield, Managing Director at Park Cities Group, shares insights on energy investments and discusses Trump's call for lower oil prices to combat inflation. Kelly Monahan, Managing Director at Upwork Research Institute, analyzes AI's dual impact on the workforce, highlighting job displacement risks alongside productivity boosts. They delve into how freelancers must adapt to a shifting job market influenced by technology and the importance of maintaining workplace diversity amidst these transitions.
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  • President Trump's address at Davos highlighted his intent to influence global oil prices and push for rate cuts to stabilize the economy.
  • The podcast discusses how advancements in AI can lead to job displacement in finance, while also creating new opportunities for skilled freelancers.

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