This week, the Fed holds rates steady, anticipating greater uncertainty and higher prices as war in Iran drives up fertilizer and fuel costs. Plus, letting first-time homebuyers tap retirement savings might ease down payments, but it can also fuel demand and push home prices higher. Later, can farmers respond quickly enough when social media spikes demand for their produce, or do viral trends create more risk than opportunity?

This week, the Fed holds rates steady, anticipating greater uncertainty and higher prices as war in Iran drives up fertilizer and fuel costs. Plus, letting first-time homebuyers tap retirement savings might ease down payments, but it can also fuel demand and push home prices higher. Later, can farmers respond quickly enough when social media spikes demand for their produce, or do viral trends create more risk than opportunity?

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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China’s Role in Iran War, Global Fertilizer Disruptions, Matcha’s Supply Problem

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This week, Harvard professor and former Obama economic adviser Jason Furman discusses the Fed rate decision and the challenges facing Chairman Kevin Warsh. Plus, the European Union is rewriting its merger rules in a bid to create tech giants that can compete with America. Later, Johnson & Johnson entered the fast-growing robotic surgery race years behind its rivals, but it’s betting a different approach can still win. And, what do think tanks actually accomplish, and how do you measure the return on investing in ideas? 

This week, Harvard professor and former Obama economic adviser Jason Furman discusses the Fed rate decision and the challenges facing Chairman Kevin Warsh. Plus, the European Union is rewriting its merger rules in a bid to create tech giants that can compete with America. Later, Johnson &amp; Johnson entered the fast-growing robotic surgery race years behind its rivals, but it&rsquo;s betting a different approach can still win. And, what do think tanks actually accomplish, and how do you measure the return on investing in ideas?&nbsp;

Warsh’s Waiting Game, EU Merger Rules, Robotic Surgeons

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This week, Steven Rattner says AI will transform the economy, but markets still do not know which companies will win. And, Austin’s rent drop is testing whether America’s housing crisis can be solved by building more. Plus, will capping graduate student loans reduce debt or limit access to education? Later, the US-Canada tariff fight returns as global fertilizer markets are already under pressure from conflict and supply disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.

This week, Steven Rattner says AI will transform the economy, but markets still do not know which companies will win. And, Austin&rsquo;s rent drop is testing whether America&rsquo;s housing crisis can be solved by building more. Plus, will capping graduate student loans reduce debt or limit access to education? Later, the US-Canada tariff fight returns as global fertilizer markets are already under pressure from conflict and supply disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.

AI Debt Question, Austin Housing Test, Student Loan Reckoning, Canada Weighs US Tariffs

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This week, Former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester discusses the recent change in the inflation narrative. And, can US shipyards build President Trump’s “Golden Fleet” fast enough to keep up with China? Plus, why small businesses are still fighting to get their money back after the Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s IEEPA tariffs. Later, Blair Effron of Centerview Partners discusses how AI is reshaping the investment landscape.

This week, Former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester discusses the recent change in the inflation narrative. And, can US shipyards build President Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;Golden Fleet&rdquo; fast enough to keep up with China? Plus, why small businesses are still fighting to get their money back after the Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration&rsquo;s IEEPA tariffs. Later, Blair Effron of Centerview Partners discusses how AI is reshaping the investment landscape.

Inflation Meets AI, Navy Buildout Challenges, Tariff Refund Fight

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China’s Role in Iran War, Global Fertilizer Disruptions, Matcha’s Supply Problem

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