Alice French

Bloomberg reporter Alice French highlights Japan's staggering $2 trillion 'dementia money' problem, where cognitive decline among seniors may jeopardize their financial assets. She discusses the alarming rise of frozen accounts and the profound impact on families trying to access funds. Alice also delves into the ripple effects on the economy, corporate governance, and how cultural stigmas complicate solutions. A pressing call for coherent strategies emerges as financial firms scramble to address the chaotic landscape of aging investors.

Alice French, Bloomberg reporter on Japanese equities, highlights SoftBank, semiconductors and robotics. Bailey Lipschultz, senior equities reporter, previews key stocks like Cisco, McDonald’s and T‑Mobile. Stuart Paul, U.S. economist, outlines U.S. jobs, CPI timing and Fed implications. They discuss SoftBank’s AI bets, markets to watch for corporate earnings, and energy demands tied to AI and data centers.

Alice French, a Bloomberg reporter on Japanese equities, breaks down SoftBank’s AI, robotics and hardware plays. Bailey Lipschultz, senior equities reporter, previews Cisco, McDonald’s and T‑Mobile earnings and market reactions. Stuart Paul, U.S. economist, analyzes labor data, CPI timing and Fed implications. They explore energy security, data‑center power needs, and how AI is reshaping corporate and market planning.

Mara Rudman, former US deputy envoy and Middle East peace official, offers perspective on US‑Iran negotiations and regional security. Alice French, Bloomberg Japan equities reporter, breaks down Tokyo CPI, semiconductor moves, Sony’s buyback and retail and tourism trends. They discuss renewed Iran talks, Tokyo inflation easing, market reactions and corporate catalysts.

Alice French, Bloomberg reporter on Japanese equities, unpacks SoftBank’s AI, memory and robotics bets. Lara Williams, climate columnist, digs into the politics of net zero and grid challenges for renewables. Bailey Lipschultz, equities reporter, flags Cisco, McDonald’s and T‑Mobile ahead of earnings. Stuart Paul, U.S. economist, previews payrolls, CPI timing and implications for Fed policy.