Bloomberg Surveillance Single Best Idea with Tom Keene: Brian Wieser & Nancy Lazar
Jan 29, 2026
Conversations about how AI might boost demand for managers and creative workers instead of cutting jobs. Discussion of signs the U.S. economy is reaccelerating with easing unemployment and supportive Fed policy. Review of economic indicators like falling jobless claims, lower rates, and improving small-business conditions fueling early green shoots.
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Cross-Asset Volatility Signals Systemic Moves
- Tom Keene observes market volatility with sharp moves across assets like Bitcoin and gold signaling broad, rapid shifts.
- This cross-asset cacophony suggests complex, correlated market dynamics beyond isolated price moves.
AI May Create Jobs Through Complexity
- Brian Wieser argues AI will increase, not decrease, labor demand because it creates complexity that needs management.
- He cites ad tech automation as an example where automation raised staffing needs rather than eliminating them.
Ad Tech Automation Increased Staffing Needs
- Brian Wieser recalls ad tech's automation failing to eliminate jobs and instead increasing roles for process management.
- He expects a similar pattern on the creative side of agencies as AI tools proliferate.