

Wall Street Week
Bloomberg
Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.
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Dec 9, 2023 • 34min
Bloomberg Wall Street Week - December 8th, 2023
On this edition of Wall Street Week, Lawrence H. Summers, Former US Treasury Secretary tells us why we shouldn't read too much into the strong jobs data. Erin Browne, PIMCO Multi-Asset Strategies Portfolio Manager tells us why jobs data is quelling recessionary fears. Vimal Kapur, Honeywell CEO, outlines his plans to grow the company with his first big acquisition, and Bob Diamond, Atlas Merchant CEO explains why bank CEOs expressed concern over Basel III rules at the Senate Banking Committee’s Wall Street oversight hearing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 2023 • 24min
Hate Crimes Surge in Wake of Gaza War
This podcast examines the surge in hate crimes targeting Jews, Muslims, and Arabs following the Gaza War. It discusses the global impact of the conflict, rising anti-Semitism and anti-Arab sentiment, tensions and hate crimes in New York, policing during protests, school responses to discrimination at pro-Palestinian demonstrations, broken bridges among London communities, and a recent shooting of Palestinian students.

Dec 2, 2023 • 34min
Bloomberg Wall Street Week - December 1st, 2023
On this edition of Wall Street Week, Catherine Keating, BNY Wealth Management CEO explains what the markets got wrong about November. Lawrence H. Summers, Former US Treasury Secretary, discusses his opportunity to help oversee OpenAI, and the legacies of Henry Kissinger & Charlie Munger. Joseph Sitt, Thor Equities Founder & Chairman, takes us through the investors' perspective on Mexico. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 27min
BONUS SPECIAL: The Legacy of Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger, the child refugee who rose to become US Secretary of State and defined American foreign policy during the 1970s with his strategies to end the Vietnam War and contain communist countries, has died. He was 100. Not long before his passing, Kissinger sat down with Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait for an extended conversation. He talked about his life and career, what shaped his worldview, and his thoughts on the current state of global affairs. Listen here for that special conversation, in its entirety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nov 25, 2023 • 46min
Bloomberg Wall Street Week: November 24th 2023
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discusses the Fed's fight against inflation, Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers emphasizes the need for the Fed to respond to the fiscal problem, and Incoming Brookings Institution President Cecilia Rouse suggests that a cooling labor market could slow down the Fed's tightening cycle. Other topics include the relationship between higher capital requirements and investor interest in US banks, the evolution of private equity, the challenges of turning around GE, and the importance of family dynamics to the economic future of the country.

Nov 18, 2023 • 48min
Bloomberg Wall Street Week - November 17th, 2023
On this edition of Wall Street Week, Peter Borish, Computer Trading CEO and Saira Malik, Nuveen CIO break down the better-than-expected inflation numbers this week. Daniel Senor, Author of "The Genius of Israel" dissects into the economic effects of the Israel-Hamas war. Tony James, Jefferson River Capital Chairman walks through the evolution of private market investing over the past 40 years, and Lawrence H. Summers, Former Treasury Secretary lowers his expectations of a forthcoming recession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 2023 • 58sec
Introducing: Bloomberg Hot Pursuit!
Matt Miller and Hannah Elliott have a new podcast focused on cars. Listen for drive reviews, news updates and dealership details from auto industry insiders. If you like this episode, download more and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts. Apple: http://apple.co/4935eTf Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3MaWkJT Anywhere: http://bit.ly/3QqrPC2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nov 11, 2023 • 34min
Bloomberg Wall Street Week - November 10th, 2023
In this podcast, Sonal Desai explains why Moody's cut to its US outlook is not important to holders of US debt. Michael Spence discusses the potential of generative AI as a digital assistant. Afsaneh Beschloss talks about China's climate investments. Melissa Kearney explains how to build a resilient economy.

Nov 4, 2023 • 34min
Bloomberg Wall Street Week - November 3rd, 2023
Former Council of Economic Advisers Chair explains US labor market slowdown. Citi US Equity Strategist analyzes cross-asset rally after Fed pause. Willett Advisors CEO discusses UAW agreements with Big Three automakers. KKR Head of Global Macro and Asset Allocation dives into China's shift to disinflationary.

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Oct 28, 2023 • 34min
Bloomberg Wall Street Week - October 27th, 2023
Roger Altman discusses the end of ultra-low interest rates. Thomas Nides hopes for US-Saudi-Israeli relations. Christopher Harvey and Kristen Bitterly talk equities without knowing rate ceilings.