Wall Street Week

Discover how traditional finance is evolving with mobile banking and cryptocurrency. The conversation highlights Bitcoin's role and the new investment avenues it creates. Dive into the transformative power of blockchain in enhancing transparency and risk management. Learn about tokenization’s potential to decrease costs and boost returns in investment portfolios. Plus, explore the integration of innovative technologies within the financial sector and the influx of institutional interest in crypto.

Afsani Beshlas, an expert on the World Economic Forum, dives into the challenges facing the insurance industry in the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. She offers insights into urban planning and the need for strategic changes to address climate impacts. The discussion also touches on immigration enforcement and its economic implications, alongside the rising trend of non-alcoholic beverages. Beshlas highlights shifting cultural attitudes towards drinking, emphasizing health and wellness among younger consumers.

Lindsay Chervinsky, a Presidential historian and executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, shares her insights on Donald Trump's inauguration and its historical significance. She discusses Trump's vision of a 'golden age' for America, emphasizing sovereignty and safety. The conversation dives into the symbolic importance of the peaceful transition of power and the potential impacts of Trump's policies on energy, immigration, and U.S.-China relations. Chervinsky highlights the need for smart investment strategies in this evolving political landscape.

This week, we look at what the next Trump administration will do to deliver on its promises to make government smaller, negotiate more favorable trade deals, and sustain economic prosperity. We talk to BlackRock's Rick Rieder, Council on Foreign Relations' Michael Froman, PIMCO's Libby Cantrill, Apollo's Torsten Slok, and Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget's Maya MacGuineas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a rough week for UK assets. The pound fell to its lowest level in a year, gilt yields surged and investors are losing confidence in the government’s ability to control the nation’s deficit and high borrowing costs. Why are things spiraling now? Senior reporter Phil Aldrick joins this week’s In the City to explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we follow Brian Moynihan's tenure of "responsible leadership" at Bank of America and the network of regional presidents he has developed. We look at the role of AI in feeding the growing need for healthier snacks, and the intersection of geopolitics and economic risks in the coming year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, has died at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of promoting human rights and peace. Bloomberg's John Tucker and Joe Mathieu look at the former president's life and legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the colossal $105 trillion inheritance wave shaping wealth dynamics in the U.S. and the implications for estate tax laws. Explore how rising inflation and interest rates influence market strategies, alongside the transformative role of artificial intelligence. Delve into the balance between regulating competition and fostering innovation in Europe, while navigating shifting antitrust policies. Finally, understand the critical need for accurate economic data and federal support in driving innovation and informed economic growth.

Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance as the Fed lowered interest rates for a third time, but reined in the number of cuts they expect in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz break down the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg SurveillanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.