Decoding the Fed With Randy Quarles
It’s a busy week for the Federal Reserve, between Trump’s nomination of a new vice chair for supervision on Monday and an anticipated rate decision on Wednesday. To unpack all the news, host Saleha Mohsin sits down with former Fed and Treasury official Randy Quarles to talk about regulation, DOGE and Trump’s approach to the Fed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Mars 15min
How Wall Street Thinks About Crypto’s Future
Crypto optimism soared after President Trump’s re-election and Bitcoin hit an all-time high the day of his inauguration. But it's been on something of a roller coaster since then. And the broader finance industry is watching all of this very closely. Bloomberg’s Katherine Doherty hit the road for a conference in South Florida, where members of the financial old guard are embracing digital assets anew, and are considering giving their core products a crypto update. She joins host David Gura to share a vibe check on all things crypto. Read more: Wall Street Goes All In on Great Crypto Comeback Fueled by TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Mars 15min
Can Nvidia Stay on Top?
CEO Jensen Huang has always said Nvidia is “thirty days from going out of business.” Even though Nvidia is now worth trillions, Huang is focused on future-proofing the business to outlast the current AI boom — and possibly even create the next one. Businessweek tech editor Joshua Brustein joins host David Gura to discuss the innovations the company is pursuing, its constant search for new markets and the threats to its dominance.Read more: Nvidia Looks Past DeepSeek and Tariffs for AI’s Next ChapterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Mars 14min
Trump's Trade War Comes for Metals
After weeks of uncertainty that ricocheted through markets, President Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from every country in the world went into effect on Wednesday morning. Immediately after, Canada and the EU retaliated. Now, investors, automakers and American consumers are wondering how it will hit the economy. On today’s Big Take DC podcast, host Saleha Mohsin is joined by Bloomberg’s Josh Wingrove to explore what Trump’s metals tariffs could mean for domestic manufacturing and for America’s relationships with some of its closest allies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Mars 15min
Investors Eye a Return to Russia
As Trump signals a warmer relationship with Putin and a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine comes into focus, optimistic investors and businesses are eyeing potential opportunities in a re-opened Russian economy. But investing in Russia is still a risky bet. On today’s episode of the Big Take, host Sarah Holder talks to Bloomberg’s Anthony Halpin about why some investors are enthusiastic about Russia’s possible return to global financial markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Mars 15min
China’s Power Play In the Indian Ocean
Mauritius and neighboring islands in the Indian Ocean are at the center of a great-power chess match involving the US, China and India. All want to use them as bases to protect shipping lanes and project military might in the region. On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha is joined by Bloomberg correspondent Peter Martin to discuss the power struggle, and the implications of China’s growing clout in the region. Further listening: The Shadowy Fleet of Tankers Moving Iranian Oil to China Watch, from Originals: China’s Power Play In the Indian OceanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Mars 13min
A Trump Slump? How to Navigate Choppy Markets
It has been a wild few weeks in markets.By last week, the S&P 500 had wiped out all its gains since Election Day – $3.4 trillion in value. When Trump was asked about the possibility of a recession over the weekend, he said the US was in a “period of transition.”Then on Monday, the Nasdaq 100 saw its worst day since 2022, tumbling 3.8% and extending a selloff that has put it into correction territory. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg’s Charlie Wells and host Sarah Holder discuss whether the Trump bump has become the Trump slump — and what this moment of market volatility means for your money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Mars 16min
Xi’s Big Challenge Is Getting People to Spend, Spend, Spend
A crippling property crisis, mounting debt, weak consumer spending… and now a trade war. Despite the headwinds, China has set an ambitious economic growth goal of about 5% this year. On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, host K. Oanh Ha speaks to Bloomberg’s John Liu about how Xi Jinping intends to meet the target, and how Trump’s tariff war might sabotage his plans. Read more: Trump’s Tariffs Push Xi to Overhaul China’s Ailing Growth Model Further listening: China’s New Game Plan For Dealing With Trump TariffsXi Has Embraced China’s Tech Titans Once Again. Will It Last? Watch, from Originals: Can China Avoid Japan’s Lost Decades?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Mars 13min
