Around the world, governments are pouring more than two trillion dollars into defense. The money is flowing, but the results are mixed. Bloomberg Economics's Defense Lead Becca Wasser joins Stephen Carroll to explain why.

Around the world, governments are pouring more than two trillion dollars into defense. The money is flowing, but the results are mixed. Bloomberg Economics's Defense Lead Becca Wasser joins Stephen Carroll to explain why.

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Here&rsquo;s Why answers the questions behind today&rsquo;s biggest news stories in just a few minutes. Each episode starts with a simple question and gets straight to the point. Why do nuclear arms treaties still matter. What is behind the recent weakness in the US dollar. How are artificial intelligence and global politics reshaping power and markets. Using expert reporting and clear analysis, Here&rsquo;s Why explains what is happening, why it matters and what to watch next. Episodes unpack nuclear security, shifts in global markets, the race to build AI infrastructure, political change in Europe and China&rsquo;s thinking on Ukraine and Taiwan. The focus is always on clarity, not complexity. Insight without overload. If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. You have questions. We have answers.

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Here&rsquo;s Why answers the questions behind today&rsquo;s biggest news stories in just a few minutes. Each episode starts with a simple question and gets straight to the point. Why do nuclear arms treaties still matter. What is behind the recent weakness in the US dollar. How are artificial intelligence and global politics reshaping power and markets. Using expert reporting and clear analysis, Here&rsquo;s Why explains what is happening, why it matters and what to watch next. Episodes unpack nuclear security, shifts in global markets, the race to build AI infrastructure, political change in Europe and China&rsquo;s thinking on Ukraine and Taiwan. The focus is always on clarity, not complexity. Insight without overload. If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. You have questions. We have answers.

Here's Why Defense Spending Isn't Delivering

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The 60/40 investment strategy relies on balancing risks: when equities drop, bonds tend to gain. The approach has long been a staple for investors, but persistent inflation is damaging its appeal. Our Macro Strategist Simon White joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

The 60/40 investment strategy relies on balancing risks: when equities drop, bonds tend to gain. The approach has long been a staple for investors, but persistent inflation is damaging its appeal. Our Macro Strategist Simon White joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

 Here's Why The 60/40 Portfolio Is In Trouble

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More than half a million people joined protests in France over the cost of living, with some demonstrations descending into rioting and looting. President Macron has promised a hard line, but his government is squeezed between the markets and the barricades ahead of a presidential election. Italy, Belgium and Portugal have also seen protests as weak growth and living standards fuel anger across Europe. Our Opinion Columnist Lionel Laurent joins Caroline Hepker to discuss.

More than half a million people joined protests in France over the cost of living, with some demonstrations descending into rioting and looting. President Macron has promised a hard line, but his government is squeezed between the markets and the barricades ahead of a presidential election. Italy, Belgium and Portugal have also seen protests as weak growth and living standards fuel anger across Europe. Our Opinion Columnist Lionel Laurent joins Caroline Hepker to discuss.

Here’s Why French Unrest Is A Warning For Europe

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The outcome of the US midterm elections will have major policy implications across the board. But a Democratic sweep of Congress could also slow the data-center build-out and dampen the AI rally that has driven stock markets to repeated record highs in recent months. Markets Live strategist Tatiana Darie joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

The outcome of the US midterm elections will have major policy implications across the board. But a Democratic sweep of Congress could also slow the data-center build-out and dampen the AI rally that has driven stock markets to repeated record highs in recent months. Markets Live strategist Tatiana Darie joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

Here’s Why Markets Are Wary of a Democratic Midterm Win

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