Japan has a matcha shortage despite record levels of production. Shops are selling out of the green tea powder as soon as they hit the shelves.

On today's Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha talks to Bloomberg's Mia Glass about the world’s obsession with matcha – and why producers can’t keep up with the rising demand.


Read more: The Global Matcha Boom Is Driving a Shortage in Japan

Further listening: Japan’s Small Businesses Have a Problem. They Don’t Know How to Raise Prices

Japan has a matcha shortage despite record levels of production. Shops are selling out of the green tea powder as soon as they hit the shelves.
On today's Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha talks to Bloomberg's Mia Glass about the world&rsquo;s obsession with matcha &ndash; and why producers can&rsquo;t keep up with the rising demand.
 Read more: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-27/matcha-tiktok-craze-has-japan-facing-tea-shortage-raising-prices">The Global Matcha Boom Is Driving a Shortage in Japan </a>Further listening: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/japans-small-businesses-have-a-problem-they-dont/id1746141911?i=1000663721043">Japan&rsquo;s Small Businesses Have a Problem. They Don&rsquo;t Know How to Raise Prices</a>

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What's Behind the World's Matcha Shortage

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points today and indicated another hike could come later this year. Chair Kevin Warsh had telegraphed the move, putting him on a collision course with President Donald Trump.

Today on the Big Take, Bloomberg Opinion’s John Authers and Fed reporter Maria Eloisa Capurro join David Gura to discuss why a “no forward guidance” Fed chair showed his hand so early and what it means for the markets and the midterms. 

Read more: Fed Raises Rates as Warsh Bucks Trump to Contain Inflation

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Hosted by David Gura; Guests: John Authers, Maria Eloisa Capurro; Produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Edited by Naomi Shavin; Mixed by Alex Sugiura

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points today and indicated another hike could come later this year. Chair Kevin Warsh had telegraphed the move, putting him on a collision course with President Donald Trump.
Today on the Big Take, Bloomberg Opinion&rsquo;s John Authers and Fed reporter Maria Eloisa Capurro join David Gura to discuss why a &ldquo;no forward guidance&rdquo; Fed chair showed his hand so early and what it means for the markets and the midterms.&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-16/fed-raises-rates-as-warsh-bucks-trump-to-contain-inflation?srnd=homepage-americas">Fed Raises Rates as Warsh Bucks Trump to Contain Inflation</a>
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Hosted by David Gura; Guests: John Authers, Maria Eloisa Capurro; Produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Edited by Naomi Shavin; Mixed by Alex Sugiura

Why the Federal Reserve Raised Interest Rates

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AI executives across the industry, led by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, called for a coordinated slow down in AI development over the weekend.

The move followed a viral post on X from a former Anthropic employee who resigned over safety concerns.

On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg tech editor Sarah Frier joins Sarah Holder to break down the motivations behind those responses — and how IPOs, inflation and the economy are all at play.

Listen more: So Could AI ‘Kill Us All’?


Read more: Anthropic's $2 Trillion IPO Is Still On. And So Is the AI Race

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Host: Sarah Holder; Guest: Sarah Frier 
Produced by David Fox; Edited by Tracey Samuelson. Mixed and mastered by Sean Carter.

AI executives across the industry, led by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, called for a coordinated slow down in AI development over the weekend.
The move followed a viral post on X from a former Anthropic employee who resigned over safety concerns.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg tech editor Sarah Frier joins Sarah Holder to break down the motivations behind those responses &mdash; and how IPOs, inflation and the economy are all at play.
Listen more: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2026-09-10/big-take-the-ai-safety-reckoning-is-here-podcast">So Could AI &lsquo;Kill Us All&rsquo;? </a>
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-09-15/anthropic-s-2-trillion-ipo-is-still-on-and-so-is-the-ai-race">Anthropic's $2 Trillion IPO Is Still On. And So Is the AI Race</a>
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Host: Sarah Holder; Guest: Sarah Frier Produced by David Fox; Edited by Tracey Samuelson. Mixed and mastered by Sean Carter.

AI Companies Are Calling for More Regulation. Why They Stand to Benefit the Most

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In the midst of a trade war with the US, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a charm offensive.

On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg’s Derek Decloet and host David Gura break down how Canada is reassessing its trade and security relationships and cozying up to Europe.

Read more: Canada’s Carney on Capital Investment, AI, US Trade

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Hosted by David Gura; Produced by David Fox; Reported by Derek Decloet; Edited by Paddy Hirsch.

Fact-checking by Brunella Tipismana Urbano; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.

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

In the midst of a trade war with the US, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a charm offensive.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg&rsquo;s Derek Decloet and host David Gura break down how Canada is reassessing its trade and security relationships and cozying up to Europe.
Read more: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-14/canada-s-carney-on-capital-investment-ai-us-trade-video?srnd=homepage-americas">Canada&rsquo;s Carney on Capital Investment, AI, US Trade</a>
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Hosted by David Gura; Produced by David Fox; Reported by Derek Decloet; Edited by Paddy Hirsch.
Fact-checking by Brunella Tipismana Urbano; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.
Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

Why Canada Is Cozying Up to Europe

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What's Behind the World's Matcha Shortage

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