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Wall Street Week

Bloomberg Wall Street Week - November 1st, 2024

Nov 1, 2024
Catherine Judge, a financial regulation expert from Columbia Law School, discusses how the upcoming U.S. elections impact economic policies and investor behavior. John Hamry, former Deputy Secretary of Defense, analyzes the complexities of U.S. defense spending. Andy Lowry, CEO of Epirus, shares insights on innovation in defense technology. Jonathan Levin from Chainalysis talks about using tech against cybercrime. Jeff Rosen highlights challenges in combating high-tech crime, while Tamiya Nagy emphasizes leveraging technology to fight human trafficking.
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  • Voters face crucial economic choices in the upcoming elections, impacting inflation management and overall business regulations on Wall Street.
  • The U.S. defense industry highlights the need for modernized spending strategies and technologies to address evolving global threats.

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U.S. Economic Choices and Inflation

Voters in the U.S. are confronted with a significant decision regarding their presidential candidates and economic policies, particularly in the arena of inflation management. One candidate aims to maintain existing systems, while the other proposes extensive transformations to the economic landscape. Recent data reveals that the U.S. economy rebounded impressively post-pandemic, with job creation nearing seven million and unemployment dropping to 3.4 percent during Joe Biden's presidency. As inflation has stabilized to an annual rate of 2.2 percent, the implications of these choices extend beyond domestic concerns, influencing global economic perspectives, particularly on Wall Street.

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