The Federal Reserve in the United States has struggled to return inflation to its 2% target while navigating criticism from President Trump and scrutiny from the Department of Justice.

On today’s Big Take podcast, host David Gura and Bloomberg’s Maria Eloisa Capurro discuss her interview with Boston Fed President Susan Collins. They explore inflation, the economic fallout of the conflict in Iran, and how the US central bank might evolve under Kevin Warsh’s leadership.

Read more: Fed’s Collins Agreed With FOMC Dissenters Over Statement 

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Hosted by David Gura; Produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Reported by Maria Eloisa Capurro; Edited by Julia Weaver.

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The Federal Reserve in the United States has struggled to return inflation to its 2% target while navigating criticism from President Trump and scrutiny from the Department of Justice.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, host David Gura and Bloomberg&rsquo;s Maria Eloisa Capurro discuss her interview with Boston Fed President Susan Collins. They explore inflation, the economic fallout of the conflict in Iran, and how the US central bank might evolve under Kevin Warsh&rsquo;s leadership.
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-07/fed-s-collins-favored-changing-fomc-statement-with-dissenters">Fed&rsquo;s Collins Agreed With FOMC Dissenters Over Statement</a>&nbsp;
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Fact-checking by Laura Newcombe; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.

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Boston Fed President Collins on FOMC Dissent and Kevin Warsh’s Nomination

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After nearly four months of fighting, the US and Iran have declared a memorandum of understanding aimed at halting hostilities between the two sides and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Oil fell and stocks rose on the announcement that the conflict could soon be over, but a lack of details and ongoing fighting between Israel and Iran’s proxies in Lebanon have left many wondering if this is just a temporary reprieve.

On today’s Big Take podcast, Sarah Holder and Bloomberg National Security Editor Nick Wadhams look at what each side wants in a deal, how Israel fits into the equation and what to watch for ahead of the formal signing on June 19 in Switzerland.

Read more: Netanyahu Pays the Political Price for Iran Gambit With Trump

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Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Reported by Nick Wadhams; Edited by Jeffrey Grocott.

Fact-checking by Laura Newcombe, Julia Press and Victor Swezey; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.

Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

After nearly four months of fighting, the US and Iran have declared a memorandum of understanding aimed at halting hostilities between the two sides and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Oil fell and stocks rose on the announcement that the conflict could soon be over, but a lack of details and ongoing fighting between Israel and Iran&rsquo;s proxies in Lebanon have left many wondering if this is just a temporary reprieve.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, Sarah Holder and Bloomberg National Security Editor Nick Wadhams look at what each side wants in a deal, how Israel fits into the equation and what to watch for ahead of the formal signing on June 19 in Switzerland.
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-15/trump-iran-deal-sparks-israel-outrage-and-netanyahu-backlash?srnd=phx-politics">Netanyahu Pays the Political Price for Iran Gambit With Trump</a>
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Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Reported by Nick Wadhams; Edited by Jeffrey Grocott.
Fact-checking by Laura Newcombe, Julia Press and Victor Swezey; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.
Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

How the US and Iran Might Spin Their Deal to End the War

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Almost a century after the Wall Street crash of 1929, Andrew Ross Sorkin says he believes some of its most dangerous ingredients are reappearing. Joining Stephanie Flanders on Trumponomics, the financial journalist and author of 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History argues that today’s market is filled with “eerie parallels” to the late 1920s. These include a transformative new technology, a flood of retail investors and a growing willingness to loosen the rules.

Almost&nbsp;a century after the Wall Street crash of 1929, Andrew Ross Sorkin says he believes some of its most dangerous ingredients are reappearing. Joining Stephanie Flanders on Trumponomics, the financial journalist and author of 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History&nbsp;argues that today&rsquo;s market is filled with &ldquo;eerie parallels&rdquo; to the late 1920s. These include a transformative new technology, a flood of retail investors and a growing willingness to loosen the rules.

Weekend Listen: Why 2026 Is Beginning to Look Like 1929 (with Andrew Ross Sorkin)

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SpaceX went public today, with the largest IPO in history. Following months of buildup, shares opened at $150 and were trading at $161.11 at market close.

On today’s Big Take podcast, host David Gura sits down with Bloomberg Tech’s Ed Ludlow to discuss the record-breaking deal and what it means for Elon Musk, everyday investors and other companies on the brink of going public.

This is a developing story. We arelive blogging at Bloomberg.com with the latest from across the globe.

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Hosted by David Gura; Produced by Julia Press; Reported by Ed Ludlow; Edited by Paddy Hirsch and Jeffrey Grocott.

Fact-checking by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.

Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

SpaceX went public today, with the largest IPO in history. Following months of buildup, shares opened at $150 and were trading at $161.11 at market close.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, host David Gura sits down with Bloomberg Tech&rsquo;s Ed Ludlow to discuss the record-breaking deal and what it means for Elon Musk, everyday investors and other companies on the brink of going public.
This is a developing story. We are<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2026-04-07/iran-latest-trump-hormuz-threats-deadline-middle-east-conflict-oil-markets?srnd=homepage-americas"> </a><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2026-06-12/spacex-stock-trading-debut-live-updates?itm_source=record&amp;itm_campaign=SpaceX_IPO&amp;itm_content=Live-0">live blogging</a> at Bloomberg.com with the latest from across the globe.
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Fact-checking by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.
Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

SpaceX’s Record-Breaking Wall Street Debut

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Boston Fed President Collins on FOMC Dissent and Kevin Warsh’s Nomination

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