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The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Affirm Holdings Inc. is teaming up with Walmart Inc.’s Sam’s Club as the retailer’s exclusive buy-now, pay-later partner, just weeks before the key holiday shopping season kicks off. Affirm will serve as Sam’s Club’s exclusive BNPL provider in a multi-year agreement, starting in that role on Sam’s Club’s website in the coming weeks and rolling out to stores in 2027. For more on this deal, we catch up with Max Levchin, CEO of Affirm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Elon Musk has publicly endorsed a combination of SpaceX and Tesla, his two most valuable companies, in what would be the biggest corporate transaction ever attempted. There's a push to announce a deal by the first half of 2027, so that it closes during the current administration, according to people familiar with the matter, with the combined market value of the companies being around $3.7 trillion. Musk's endorsement comes at a moment of extraordinary influence for him, having repaired his relationship with President Donald Trump and tapped into fervent investor enthusiasm, but this advantage is not guaranteed to last. On today's episode: Max Chafkin, Bloomberg Businessweek Senior Reporter Jackie Reses, co-founder and CEO of Lead Brett Winton, Chief Futurist, ARK Investment Management Andra Timu, Bloomberg Reporter covering Romania on Russian Drones Attacking EU See…

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF US small-business optimism fell to a three-month low in September as economic expectations dimmed and a smaller share of firms indicated it was a good time to expand. Diedra Porché, National Head of Community and Business Development at JPMorganChase, discusses the investment it takes to boost a community and help strengthen small businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF US small business optimism fell to a three-month low in September as economic expectations dimmed and a smaller share of firms indicated it was a good time to expand. The net share of owners who expect business conditions to improve declined 4 percentage points to a four-month low of 6%. Despite a falling economic sentiment, JPMorganChase says most small business owners view their own business outlook in a positive light, highlighting the resiliency of small businesses. Bloomberg Businessweek is live from the Chase Make Your Move Summit in Atlanta discussing the future of small businesses in America. On today's episode: Stevie Baron, CEO Chase for Business Katie Kirkpatrick, President & CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber Leslie Wims Morris, CEO, Chase Auto Reggie Washington, Restaurateur at SONAT Hospitality Group & Southern National Restaurant See omnystudio.com/listener for…

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Netflix reported earnings for the third quarter that exceeded Wall Street expectations, but forecast a fourth consecutive quarter of slowing sales growth. Meanwhile, SpaceX reported revenue for the third quarter that beat the average analyst estimate, sending the companies shares rising in the aftermarket. Elon Musk’s satellite, rocket and artificial intelligence conglomerate posted $4.4 billion in net income for the quarter ended in September, far better than analysts’ average projection of $1.88 billion. On today's episode: Ed Ludlow, Co-Host of Bloomberg Tech George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Head of Aerospace, Defense & Airline Analysis Brody Ford, Bloomberg New Tech Reporter Prashant Gopal, Bloomberg News US Real Estate Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. On this special edition of the Bloomberg Businessweek Daily podcast, we focus on business schools and how they're responding to the new challenges facing students and graduates as they enter a workforce shaped by economic uncertainty and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. Hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec, along with Bloomberg Businessweek senior editor Dimitra Kessenides, speak with Stefano Caselli, Dean of SDA Bocconi School of Management about how MBA programs are integrating new technologies and how traditional business knowledge still matters in a world increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Elon Musk has vowed to distribute a share of SpaceX to each child in the US, a multibillion-dollar pledge that adds to a string of sizable donations from the tech industry for the benefit of the American public. While Musk didn’t specify how he intends to make such a donation, he has agreed in principle to distribute the stock through the Trump Accounts initiative, according to a person familiar with the matter. For a closer look, we speak with Bill Allison, Bloomberg News Campaign Finance Reporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF A rebound in chipmakers buoyed the stock market Monday as dip buyers emerged on bets the artificial-intelligence investment boom will continue to support solid earnings. The advance in tech stocks lost steam last week as investors questioned the sustainability of AI spending, given the outlook for higher rates. This week’s earnings from Meta Platforms will provide a fresh proving ground for confidence in the AI trade, while SpaceX, Tesla, and Meta are also due to report. The industry is still set to account for nearly 70% of global earnings growth next year, according to Citigroup. On today's episode: Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Head of Technology Dan Ives, Partner at Yorkville Ives & Co. Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas & Ed Ludlow, Host of Bloomberg Tech Sophie Alexander, Bloomberg New Wealth Reporter & Alex Rajbhandari, Bloomberg News US Insurance Reporter See…

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Katie Zacharia will no longer serve as President Donald Trump’s press secretary after spending less than a week on the job, thrusting the White House’s communications operation back into a state of chaos. Trump has previously cited Republicans' messaging as a pain point in recent remarks. Elsewhere, the Texas Senate race has turned into one of the most expensive in history. Elon Musk gave $158 million to the GOP’s main super PAC backing Senate candidates in September, according to the latest filings from the Federal Election Commission. Meantime, AI has emerged as a volatile issue in the midterm elections that will decide control of both houses of Congress, while Americans still grapple with affordability as conflict in the Middle East continues to weigh on energy prices. Henrietta Treyz, Director of Economic Policy as Veda Partners, examines the path to the November 3rd midterm…

Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek Daily." Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec Hear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeartRadio app and at Bloomberg.com/audio. You can also watch Bloomberg Businessweek on YouTube - just search for Bloomberg Global News. Like us at Bloomberg Radio on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @carolmassar @timsteno and @BW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Another burst of selling in technology companies rattled Wall Street on Friday, dragging down stocks as investors questioned the outlook for the artificial-intelligence trade. A rout in chipmakers extended into an eighth straight day on worries over whether the buildout of AI infrastructure has outrun the ability of firms to get a return on their investments. Meantime, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh described AI as potentially the most consequential change to the US and global economy in his lifetime. On today's episode: - Mike McKee, Bloomberg News International Economics & Policy Correspondent - Max Chafkin, Bloomberg Businessweek Senior Reporter - Patrick McGee, Author of 'Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company' - Jason Leopold, Bloomberg News Senior Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Long before the Great Depression or the 2008 financial crisis, the world endured its first truly global financial crash. In his new book, 1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Liaquat Ahamed traces how a booming global bond market, railroad speculation and massive flows of capital helped fuel extraordinary growth before the bubble burst. At the center of the story were the Rothschilds, the powerful banking dynasty that helped transform government borrowing and global finance. Ahamed joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss why 1873 still matters, how railroad mania compares with today’s rush into AI infrastructure, and what the era can teach investors about bubbles, monetary-policy mistakes and financial resilience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Through PACs and funding tied to a16z's co-founders and partners, the Andreessen Horowitz team has poured at least $116 million into federal politics since Trump's reelection. Andreessen, who voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and said back then that Trump’s immigration regime “makes me sick to my stomach,” explained on a podcast that he was compelled by “absolutely horrifying” discussions he once had with Biden officials. In his retelling, they divulged a top-secret plan for the federal government to take control of the AI industry and outlaw all startups and open-source software. On today's episode: - Austin Carr, Bloomberg News Senior Features Writer - Ed Ludlow, Host of Bloomberg Tech - Robert Schiffman, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Credit Analyst - Angela Stent, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Oil gained Wednesday as hostilities intensified from Russia to the Middle East, threatening supply flows that only recently recovered to near pre-war levels. Brent traded above $106 after Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched missile and drone strikes across Saudi Arabia, including a hit that damaged Saudi Aramco’s headquarters. That added to an escalation in Iranian attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that’s threatening a rebound in Gulf supply. We discuss the latest energy headlines with Rob Barnett, Senior Energy Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF US consumer prices advanced in September at the fastest pace in five months and a gauge of underlying price pressures rose by more than expected, keeping the squeeze on household budgets ahead of November’s midterm elections. Elsewhere, Bank of America stock and fixed-income traders missed estimates, while Anthropic held a pre-IPO investor day. On today's episode: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Mike McKee, Bloomberg News Economics & Policy Correspondent Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Head of Tech Research Kelly O. Kay & Jeff Sanders, Partners at Heidrick & Struggles See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF A circular funding model is accelerating the AI boom, but also amplifying imbalances — reviving memories of the global financial crisis. For more, we speak with Shawn Donnan, Senior Economics Writer for Bloomberg News. He speaks with Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF A selloff in chipmakers deepened on concerns about the sustainability of the artificial-intelligence trade, weighing on stocks as Wall Street banks kicked off the earnings season. In a renewed bout of weakness, a closely watched gauge of semiconductor powerhouses extended its plunge from a June record, while concerns linked to artificial intelligence propagate across sectors. Meantime, New York Fed President John Williams said he still sees one more interest-rate hike as appropriate this year. On today's episode: Herman Chan, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Banks Analyst Mamadou-Abou Sarr, Founder & President at V-Square Gautam Mukunda, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Natalia Emanuel, New York Fed Economist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Roughly $750 billion. That’s how much Meta Platforms Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Google owner Alphabet Inc. are expected to devote to capital expenditures this year alone. That’s more than the entire gross domestic product of Ireland or Belgium. More than half of what all of the companies in the S&P 500 Index spent in total last year. Enough to cut a $5,500 check for every household in the US. Ian King, Bloomberg News US Semiconductor Reporter & Lynn Doan, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Technology, join Businessweek Daily to break down the true cost of a single data center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Stocks fluctuated near all-time highs Monday as traders looked ahead to the start of the earnings season and inflation data that will be key in shaping the Federal Reserve outlook. With Corporate America navigating one of the strongest profit cycles in recent history, equities have also defied concerns about elevated energy costs and bond yields. President Trump’s deal with Moscow on its diesel exports and his praise for Vladimir Putin are just the latest in a string of Russia-related news that have sparked criticism from Republicans weeks ahead of a midterm election that increasingly favors Democrats. On today's episode: Jeff Mason, Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Margie Patel, Senior Portfolio Manager at Allspring Global Investments Veena Ali-Khan, Bloomberg News Reporter Tal Keinan, CEO of Sky Harbour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF SpaceX investors are finally getting some reprieve after months of being whipsawed by volatility as the Elon Musk-led company’s stock breaks above the level it’s been stuck below since July. SpaceX is closing in on a crucial swath of spectrum needed to turn the rocket, satellite and AI company into a “major mobile carrier,” setting the stage for a clash with stalwarts like T-Mobile US Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. and AT&T Inc. Once the company receives approval from the Federal Communications Commission, it will combine its satellite-to-cell services with a terrestrial network that can connect devices everywhere. For more, we speak with Loren Grush, Bloomberg News Global Space Reporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek Daily." Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec Hear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeartRadio app and at Bloomberg.com/audio. You can also watch Bloomberg Businessweek on YouTube - just search for Bloomberg Global News. Like us at Bloomberg Radio on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @carolmassar @timsteno and @BW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Wall Street traders betting on another solid corporate earnings season sent stocks higher despite lingering concerns about still-elevated energy prices and bond yields. Brent crude fluctuated around $104, bringing little relief to investors worried about inflationary pressures that could make the Federal Reserve raise interest rates. Corporate America is now navigating one of the strongest profit cycles in recent history, with the S&P 500 posting seven consecutive quarters of double-digit earnings growth. On today's episode: Seth Fiegerman, Bloomberg News AI Editor Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber Robert Schiffman, Senior Tech Credit Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence Barbara Reinhard, CIO: Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions at Voya Investment Management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Youth flag participation has soared in an almost impossibly short time, especially among girls. According to data from the National Federation of State High School Associations, more than 100,000 American high school girls played flag football at school during the 2025-26 academic year, which constitutes a 48% jump from the previous year and an increase of more than 550% from just five years ago. By the NFL’s numbers, approximately 800,000 girls from age 6 to 17 now compete in some capacity. We speak with Amanda Mull, Bloomberg Businessweek Senior Reporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF President Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran ahead of November’s midterm elections, citing “productive discussions” with the Islamic Republic. Trump's comments came despite Iran ramping up attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran-backed militants in Yemen attacking energy facilities in Saudi Arabia. The US will keep a naval blockade of Iranian exports in place, and recently moved its B-1B bombers from a base in the United Kingdom due to possible Iran-linked threats. The remarks follow recent reporting in The Atlantic that Trump was mulling plans to strike Iran before the midterm contests and that the White House had asked the Pentagon to prepare options for strikes beforehand. On today's episode: Wendy Benjaminson, Bloomberg News Senior Editor Aaron Cutler, Partner at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Ali Hyatt, Chief Commercial Officer at Henry Schein One Max…

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Apple Inc.’s upcoming push into smart home devices will include a doorbell, thermostat and other accessories developed through an unusual partnership with LG Electronics Inc. The products will be part of an ecosystem of devices that work with Apple’s new smart home hub, as well as an upgraded HomePod mini and fresh TV set-top box, according to people with knowledge of the matter. We get reaction from Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Global Consumer Tech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF A record-breaking run in stocks hit a wall as still-elevated oil prices stoked concerns that potential inflationary pressures could trigger Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes. Those worries sent the S&P 500 down from an all-time high. Brent crude fluctuated around $100 as traders weighed a pickup in Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz against resilient Middle East flows. Ten-year Treasuries bounced from session lows after a solid $39 billion sale, but yields remained near the highest since 2002. On today's episode: Jeff Rosenberg, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager, Systematic Multi-Strategy Fund at BlackRock Jennifer Welch, Senior Geoeconomics Analyst for Bloomberg Economics Ed Ludlow, Host of Bloomberg Tech Dr. Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Residents in West Texas describe noise, odors and health concerns from a gas flare operating near their homes as oil producers face scrutiny over pollution and their commitments to curb emissions. Oil giants including ExxonMobil, Occidental Petroleum and others have pledged to reduce or eliminate the flaring practice, but a new investigation by Bloomberg News and The Examination found persistent flames at sites tied to companies participating in the World Bank’s Zero Routine Flaring initiative. For more, we speak with Ben Elgin, Bloomberg News ESG Reporter & Will Evans, Senior Reporter for The Examination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Just a week ahead of the earnings season, the S&P 500 headed toward its first record close since August. Strong corporate earnings, enthusiasm around the artificial intelligence trade and a US economy that has so far avoided a significant slowdown have fueled a roughly 14% advance in the S&P 500 this year. The rally is getting additional support from lower oil prices, which have helped temper concerns about rising consumer costs. On today's episode: Eric Weiner, Bloomberg News Senior Editor for Equities Sastry Durvasula, Chief Operating Officer at TIAA Laura Rippy, Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures Eric So, Author of 'The Collision' & Professor of Economics at MIT Sloan School of Management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Paramount Skydance Corp. outlined the executive leadership team that will helm the new company resulting from its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. after its expected closing on Tuesday. Under the name of Skydance, the new Hollywood behemoth will operate with co-chief executive officers, pairing a creative executive with a more business-oriented leader to manage several of its major divisions. David Ellison will continue to serve as CEO and chairman, overseeing the company’s long-term strategy and creative vision, while co-CEO Ynon Kreiz, who stepped down as CEO of Mattel Inc. last week, will focus on day-to-day management, the company said Monday. Andy Gordon will serve as president and Dennis Cinelli will stay on as CFO. For more, we speak with Hannah Miller, Bloomberg News Media Reporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF US stocks extended gains on Monday as investors weighed resilient earnings expectations against mounting bond-market and political worries. The S&P 500 inched closer to a record high despite the benchmark Treasury yield spiking to the highest in more than two decades. The stock gauge has gained roughly 14% since the beginning of the year. On today's episode: Ed Harrison, Bloomberg News Senior Strategist Laura Nahmias, Bloomberg News Senior Reporter & Seth Fiegerman, Bloomberg News AI Editor Sumit Roy, Realty Income Corporation CEO Dylan Sloan, Bloomberg News Wealth Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF A FOIA request has uncovered another little-known feature of life at the top of the Justice Department: attorneys general have used alternate email addresses to conduct government business for over a decade. This time around, Bloomberg News Senior Investigative Reporter Jason Leopold obtained the alias used by former Attorney General Pam Bondi. The discovery raises broader questions about government transparency and access to public records. Leopold explains how alternate email addresses can make FOIA searches more difficult when requesters don’t know which accounts officials used to conduct government business -- and how revealing those aliases can help journalists locate records that might otherwise be missed. He speaks with Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Alexis Christoforous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek Daily." Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec Hear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeartRadio app and at Bloomberg.com/audio. You can also watch Bloomberg Businessweek on YouTube - just search for Bloomberg Global News. Like us at Bloomberg Radio on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @carolmassar @timsteno and @BW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF The US added fewer jobs than expected in September and wage growth slowed, signaling some caution among employers amid rising costs. Nonfarm payrolls increased 29,000 last month after a downward revision to the prior two months, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Friday. That missed all estimates in a Bloomberg survey of economists. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, partly reflecting a growing workforce. On today's episode: - Mike McKee, Bloomberg News & Kathy Bostjancic, Chief Economist at Nationwide - Nathan Dean, Senior US Policy Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence - Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland - Yannick Benjamin, Founder of Wine on Wheels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Bloomberg Screentime gathers the moguls, celebrities and entrepreneurs defining the next phase of pop culture. Amidst a wave of consolidation, industry experts discuss and debate the future of entertainment studios, live sports, podcasting, music, and the impact of AI on the creative industries. Hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak to the industry leaders navigating the transformation from Hollywood. On today's episode: - Ed Ludlow, Host of 'Bloomberg Tech' - Darren Walker, CEO at Anonymous Content - Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Global Consumer Tech - Aleen Dreksler, Founder & CEO at Betches Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. boosted its networking revenue forecast and announced a $1.2 billion order from cloud company Vultr, giving fresh signals that it’s benefiting from the AI build-out. The company, which expanded its networking business by acquiring Juniper Networks last year, now expects that segment to range from the high teens to the low 20s in percentage sales growth during fiscal 2027. The company also gave a longer-range sales outlook in the high teens, with an operating margin target of as much as the high 20s. For more, we speak with Marie Myers, Chief Financial Officer at HPE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF US consumer spending rose in August at the fastest pace in over a year, helping to power the economy through persistent inflation. Inflation-adjusted personal spending climbed 0.6% in August from a month earlier, for the biggest monthly jump since March 2025. The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying inflation, the personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy, rose a less-than-expected 0.2%. The prior month was also revised lower. On today's episode: Mike McKee, Bloomberg News & Lindsey Piegza, Chief Economist at Stifel David Bahnsen, Founder & CIO at The Bahnsen Group Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Jennifer Palmer, Founder & CEO at JPalmer Collective See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer John Ternus, just weeks into the role, is moving to overhaul the iPhone maker in an effort to accelerate product development, broaden its range of devices and create a leaner organization with a greater focus on engineering. The plans, which Ternus has discussed internally with colleagues, offer the first signs of how Apple’s former hardware engineering chief intends to reshape the company following Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure as CEO. We take a closer look with Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Global Consumer Tech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF OpenAI has unveiled an always-on artificial intelligent agent that’s designed to proactively tackle work on a user’s behalf, competing with firms like Meta Platforms Inc. in a growing field for AI-powered digital assistants. The product, called Dots, is capable of using a computer and pulling information from various connected applications to conduct research, draft documents and develop software, OpenAI said on Tuesday. On today's episode: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman & Ed Ludlow, Host of Bloomberg Tech Dave Lee, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Ann Miletti, Head of Equity Investments at Allspring Global Investments Ian Rogers, Chief Human Agency Officer at Ledger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Global anxiety over artificial intelligence risks has intensified following fresh disclosures about a far wider range of breaches by advanced AI models, setting the stage for a high-stakes meeting between Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei and President Donald Trump. Amodei and Trump met on Sunday night, according to a White House official, bringing together two men at opposite ends of the AI safety debate. The meeting marked their first private sit-down after months of rocky relations between the Anthropic chief and the administration over safety-related issues involving the company’s AI tools. We discuss their meeting and the day's top headlines with Seth Fiegerman, Bloomberg News AI Editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF The selloff in the US bond market deepened on Monday after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dampening hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough to end the war. The decline pushed most Treasury yields higher by nearly 10 basis points by noon in New York, with those on 10-year bonds climbing to a fresh 19-year high. Meantime, Iranian officials have privately expressed pessimism about reaching a deal to end hostilities with Washington and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before US midterm elections in November. On today's episode: Patrick Murphy, former Acting Secretary of the Army & US Congressman Bob Chapek, former Disney CEO Rebecca Walser, Founder & CIO at Walser Wealth Management Ed Ludlow, 'Bloomberg Tech' Host See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF In late January, the week before Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced a $1.6 billion government commitment to fund a US magnet maker, bankers at his former financial services company, now run by his sons, were busy earning fees raising $1.5 billion more for the company from private investors. The parallel deals have been questioned by Democratic lawmakers alleging possible conflicts of interest involving Lutnick and his sons. But a more basic set of questions has dogged the project: Can USA Rare Earth Inc., the company getting these public and private funds, actually produce the critical minerals and magnets the government needs to break China’s chokehold on global supplies? For a closer look, we speak with Joe Deaux, Bloomberg News Senior Reporter for Corporate & Economic Statecraft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF President Donald Trump said he would meet again with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in November, following what he said was a successful summit in Washington that was seemingly light on concrete policy outcomes. Meanwhile, oil prices declined on tentative signs that talks between the US and Iran to reopen the world’s most important energy shipping route were progressing. On today's episode: - Jennifer Welch, Chief Geoeconomics Analyst for Bloomberg Economics - Mekala Krishnan, Partner at the McKinsey Global Institute - Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the UN - Rudina Seseri, Founder & Managing Partner at Glasswing Ventures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Oracle Corp. is moving to shield itself from racking up expenses on a massive data center being built in New Mexico, adding a fresh wrinkle to a project beset by opposition and regulatory setbacks. The technology giant sent the project’s developer, a unit of Blue Owl Capital Inc., a notice citing force majeure, according to people familiar with the situation. Rather than trying to walk away as the site’s main tenant, Oracle is attempting to put off payments should the data center dubbed Project Jupiter get derailed and fail to come online in 2028 as planned, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private matters. Companies typically invoke force majeure to free themselves from contractual obligations when problems arise beyond their control. In this case, Oracle is seeking to assert its contractual position if the build-out is delayed. For a closer look, we speak…

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping addressed their intense competition over artificial intelligence on Thursday during a summit aimed at keeping ties between the world’s largest economies on track. How the leaders are handling AI is one of the key questions looming over the state visit, with the US president arguing for unfettered development to keep his nation’s edge. China, meanwhile, has criticized American export controls on semiconductors and other inputs that it argues constrains its companies. By contrast, China’s top leader indicated some openness to setting boundaries. On today's episode: Michael Shepard, Bloomberg News Senior Editor for Technology & Strategic Industries NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte Dina Esfandiary, Middle East Geoeconomics Lead for Bloomberg Economics Eric Muhlheim, Mozilla CFO & Nina Trentmann, Bloomberg News CFO Briefing Editor See…

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Jeffrey Cole and Harlan Lebo of USC Annenberg's Center for the Digital Future join to discuss their book Disrupters at the Gate and why transformative change often comes from unexpected outsiders. They explore how AI, digital technology, and shifting consumer behavior can upend even the world’s most dominant companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF President Donald Trump welcomes China's Xi Jinping to Washington today for a state visit that looks more focused on pageantry than policy, with low expectations for breakthroughs on long-standing feuds. The summit will bring together a robust gathering of US corporate leaders, but no comparable delegation from China, raising questions about the prospects of even any new business. One area Trump and Xi may find common ground is AI safety. While Silicon Valley debates the possibility of the technology wiping out humanity, Washington and Beijing have signaled no intention to slow down development. Meanwhile, energy risks and related inflationary impacts tied to conflict in the Middle East continue to weigh on global economies. On today's episode: Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Senior Fellow for Geoeconomics at the Council on Foreign Relations Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Kyle Stock,…

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Anthony Scaramucci, Founder & Managing Partner at Skybridge Capital & former White House Communications Director, discusses his new book All the Wrong Moves, which argues that major bipartisan policy decisions on China trade, the Iraq War and the 2008 financial crisis helped create the economic and political conditions behind Donald Trump’s rise to power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF President Trump said US officials had a “very good” meeting with Iranian representatives, a rare direct encounter that offers a fresh opportunity to restart talks to end the nearly seven-month war. Trump didn’t provide details on who participated in the meeting, but referred to his special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who sat alongside the president. The US administration has signaled a renewed effort to end the war in the Middle East, with Trump claiming the conflict will end just after the November US midterm elections, if not before. Earlier on Tuesday in his UN address, Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran if its officials don’t strike a deal. Meantime, President Trump dismissed calls for an international agreement to put guardrails around the development of artificial intelligence, brushing off concerns about the dangers of frontier models going rogue. On today's…

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF CNN, MS Now and Politico filed a lawsuit seeking to allow their journalists to enter the White House grounds days after President Donald Trump revoked their access, turning to the courts in their fight over constitutional protections for the press. The news outlets claim the ban is a “direct assault” on the First Amendment and “a blatant violation of our most fundamental constitutional principles,” according to the complaint filed Monday in federal court in Washington. For more, hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with Tim O’Brien, Senior Executive Editor for Bloomberg Opinion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.