Structured Products Are Back. Why the Boom and What’s the Catch?
When he announced the Fed’s decision to lower interest rates by 25 basis points, Fed Chair Jerome Powell made clear there’s still a bumpy road ahead for the US economy. Inflation is elevated and the labor market is showing signs of weakness. No wonder investors remain on edge.All this market uncertainty has helped fuel the rise of a particular type of investment offering: structured products. They’re supposed to lower investors’ downside risks. But they’re not risk-free. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg equities reporter Yiqin Shen and markets editor Sam Potter break down how these complex investment vehicles work — and what their resurgence reveals about the US economy. Read more: Rich Americans Are Driving a $200 Billion Boom in Complex BetsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Syys 16min
Introducing IVF Disrupted: The Kindbody Story
Kindbody, one of the largest fertility companies in the US, sought to disrupt egg freezing and IVF by combining spa vibes with Silicon Valley efficiency. The startup raised millions, opened dozens of clinics, and became a billion-dollar unicorn. But its ambition came with consequences. In IVF Disrupted: The Kindbody Story, reporter Jackie Davalos takes listeners beyond Kindbody’s millennial-friendly waiting rooms and into the clinics themselves, showing the sometimes-heartbreaking consequences of bringing the “move fast and break things” mentality to the business of creating life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Syys 1min
With Inflation Still Sticky, Fed Shifts Focus to the Jobs Market
On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, a move intended to address concerns about cracks in the labor market. It was a highly anticipated, modest decision from an agency that has been under increasing political pressure from President Trump to do a bigger rate cut. On today’s Big Take podcast, Fed and US economy reporter Amara Omeokwe and host David Gura discuss what the rate cut says about the state of the US job market, the broader economy and the central bank’s independence. Read more: After Rate Cut Powell Says Jobs Market No Longer Very Solid Bessent, Like Fed Governor, Made Contradictory Mortgage Pledges Further listening: Why Trump Is Trying to Fire Lisa Cook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Syys 17min
The Gen Z Protestors Challenging Asia’s Ruling Elite
Across South Asia, Gen Z protestors are flooding the streets, demanding change. These protests have resulted in some of the worst violence Nepal and Indonesia have seen in years, presenting a challenge to the ruling elites. On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, host K. Oanh Ha speaks with Bloomberg Opinion’s Karishma Vaswani about what’s driving this wave of youth-led uprisings and what it would take for lasting political change. Read more: Gen Z Protesters Are Challenging Asia’s Old Guard Further listening: After a Deadly Student Uprising, Bangladesh Starts Over, AgainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Syys 17min
Tesla’s $1 Trillion Bet on Elon Musk’s Leadership
On Monday, news broke that Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently bought about $1 billion worth of Tesla stock causing the company’s share price to jump. It was the latest headline to stoke investor optimism, following the news earlier this month that the Tesla board awarded Musk a $1 trillion pay package, to secure his focus on the car company for the next several years. On today’s Big Take podcast, global autos editor Craig Trudell joins host David Gura to discuss why Tesla investors are, once again, all in on Musk — and why even Musk’s renewed focus may not be enough to turn the company’s fortunes around this time. Read more: Musk’s $1 Billion Tesla Stock Buy Sends Shares Up for 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Syys 18min
What We Know About the Man Arrested for Charlie Kirk’s Death
The FBI has identified 22-year-old Tyler Robinson as the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson was arrested on suspicion of capital murder, weapons and obstruction offenses. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg national security reporter Myles Miller and host Sarah Holder discuss the latest from the investigation into the shooting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Syys 11min
Trump Ally and Political Strategist Charlie Kirk Killed at 31
Turning Point USA co-founder and close ally of President Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. The FBI has released images of a person-of-interest in the killing, but the suspect remains at large. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg’s White House reporter Josh Wingrove joins host Sarah Holder to discuss Kirk’s death, the political legacy he leaves behind and how the political world is reacting to his death. Read more: Charlie Kirk Energized Conservative Youth, Paving Way for Trump’s Rise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Syys 14min
We Got 18,000 of Jeffrey Epstein’s Emails
Bloomberg News has obtained 18,000 emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s personal email account. The emails cover two decades and a wide range of topics, from the chilling to the mundane: Details of his Amazon purchases, his reaction to photos of young women, how he considered different potential plea deals. Today on the show, Bloomberg’s Jason Leopold and Ava Benny-Morrison with host David Gura on the massive trove of emails — and what they tell us about Epstein, his powerful network, and his former girlfriend and associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Read more: Epstein’s Inbox: A Trove of Emails Reveals Ghislaine Maxwell’s SecretsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Syys 21min
