 On this edition of Wall Street Week, Lawrence H. Summers, Former US Treasury Secretary; Wall Street Week contributor says the Fed is too confident about the restrictiveness of its policy. David Bianco, DWS Americas CIO tells us that earnings were encouraging and explains why utilities are attractive. Joshua Easterly, Sixth Street Co-Founding Partner, Co-President and Co-CIO looks at the fundamentals of private credit and professional sports, and Afsaneh Beschloss, RockCreek Founder and CEO tells us what US dominance means for emerging market investments.  

On this edition of Wall Street Week, Lawrence H. Summers, Former US Treasury Secretary; Wall Street Week contributor says the Fed is too confident about the restrictiveness of its policy. David Bianco, DWS Americas CIO tells us that earnings were encouraging and explains why utilities are attractive. Joshua Easterly, Sixth Street Co-Founding Partner, Co-President and Co-CIO looks at the fundamentals of private credit and professional sports, and Afsaneh Beschloss, RockCreek Founder and CEO tells us what US dominance means for emerging market investments.

Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.

Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.

David Westin speaks with top names in finance about the week's biggest issues on Wall Street.

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Bloomberg Wall Street Week - May 3rd, 2024

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This week, Steven Rattner of Willett Advisors explains why the US labor market is softening and what tariffs, AI and stagflation risk could mean next. And as Europe prepares to spend more on defense, Sweden is emerging as an unlikely but crucial player in the continent’s push. Plus, private credit’s advantages are becoming vulnerabilities as some investors try to get their money out. Later, Nepal’s Gen Z protests toppled a government, and now the country’s voters are trying to turn that uprising into lasting change.

This week, Steven Rattner of Willett Advisors explains why the US labor market is softening and what tariffs, AI and stagflation risk could mean next. And as Europe prepares to spend more on defense, Sweden is emerging as an unlikely but crucial player in the continent&rsquo;s push. Plus, private credit&rsquo;s advantages are becoming vulnerabilities as some investors try to get their money out. Later, Nepal&rsquo;s Gen Z protests toppled a government, and now the country&rsquo;s voters are trying to turn that uprising into lasting change.

Soft US Jobs, Swedish Defense Spending, Private Credit Woes

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This week, from Iran to inflation, former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein explains why risk management matters most when markets appear stable and confident. And, From digital IDs to AI agents, Ukraine is rebuilding government services even as war reshapes the country. Plus, as smokeless products such as Zyn and IQOS surge in popularity, are we witnessing harm reduction or a smarter tobacco strategy? Later, who will build the data centers powering artificial intelligence and are there enough workers?

This week, from Iran to inflation, former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein explains why risk management matters most when markets appear stable and confident. And, From digital IDs to AI agents, Ukraine is rebuilding government services even as war reshapes the country. Plus, as smokeless products such as Zyn and IQOS surge in popularity, are we witnessing harm reduction or a smarter tobacco strategy? Later, who will build the data centers powering artificial intelligence and are there enough workers?

Lloyd Blankfein, Ukraine’s War-Fueled Tech Revolution, Big Tobacco’s Smoke-Free Bet, AI Data Center Gold Rush

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'Bloomberg This Weekend' features unique conversations on business, news, lifestyle and culture. Join David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo Saturdays and Sundays for discussions with business leaders, lawmakers and cultural icons.&nbsp;&nbsp; Watch the show <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/live">LIVE on Bloomberg Television</a> from 7AM-10AM Eastern Time.&nbsp; &nbsp; Listen to the show <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/audio">LIVE on Bloomberg Radio</a> from 7AM-10AM Eastern Time.&nbsp; &nbsp; Listen to the Podcast for the best conversations from the show.&nbsp; &nbsp; Subscribe on Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloomberg-this-weekend/id1878739308">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloomberg-this-weekend/id1878739308</a> Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5DQ8CEg9LeS1xGJSaxt47l">https://open.spotify.com/show/5DQ8CEg9LeS1xGJSaxt47l</a>

Introducing: Bloomberg This Weekend

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Bloomberg Wall Street Week - May 3rd, 2024

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