This week, Ford, JPMorgan and the state of Michigan team up to help domestic manufacturers turn new technology into factories and supply chains. And, hyperscalers and data centers are borrowing hundreds of billions of dollars to finance AI infrastructure, transforming the corporate bond market. Plus, can baby bonds actually narrow America’s wealth gap? Later, Alberta’s Grassy Mountain project has become a test of whether Canada can expand resource exports without reigniting old environmental conflicts.

This week, Ford, JPMorgan and the state of Michigan team up to help domestic manufacturers turn new technology into factories and supply chains. And, hyperscalers and data centers are borrowing hundreds of billions of dollars to finance AI infrastructure, transforming the corporate bond market. Plus, can baby bonds actually narrow America&rsquo;s wealth gap? Later, Alberta&rsquo;s Grassy Mountain project has become a test of whether Canada can expand resource exports without reigniting old environmental conflicts.

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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Michigan Manufacturing, AI Debt Investments, Baby Bonds, Canadian Coal Fight

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This week, campaign costs are soaring, but democratic fundraiser Blair Effron of Centerview Partners says many races may already have reached the point where more money stops making much difference. And, even though most Americans dislike the proliferation of data centers, one community has welcomed them with open arms. Plus, the key difference Mistral hopes will set it apart in the global AI race. Later, Argentina President Milei brought inflation down and investment up, but its led to a fragmented economy one year out from an election.

This week, campaign costs are soaring, but democratic fundraiser Blair Effron of Centerview Partners says many races may already have reached the point where more money stops making much difference. And, even though most Americans dislike the proliferation of data centers, one community has welcomed them with open arms. Plus, the key difference Mistral hopes will set it apart in the global AI race. Later, Argentina President Milei brought inflation down and investment up, but its led to a fragmented economy one year out from an election.

Money Floods Politics, Compute Meets Community, Europe’s AI Player, Argentina’s Two Economies

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This week, global and business leaders gathered in New Delhi for the Bloomberg New Economy Forum to discuss how the world is redrawing supply chains and investment plans in the face of geopolitical risks. And, in her new book former Canadian deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland and Former Treasury Secretary Yellen say that the US needs stronger economic ties with its allies. Plus, can storage technologies rescue battery factories built in the hopes of stronger EV adoption? Later, as inflation picks up in the US, the heartland feels the effects more severely.

This week, global and business leaders gathered in New Delhi for the Bloomberg New Economy Forum to discuss how the world is redrawing supply chains and investment plans in the face of geopolitical risks. And, in her new book former Canadian deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland and Former Treasury Secretary Yellen say that the US needs stronger economic ties with its allies. Plus, can storage technologies rescue battery factories built in the hopes of stronger EV adoption? Later, as inflation picks up in the US, the heartland feels the effects more severely.

America’s Relationship Woes, Battery Pivot, Farmers’ Fed Warning

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This week, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says AI’s productivity boost may be much larger than official economic data currently indicate. And, AI companies are largely in agreement that the technology needs guardrails, but the ethical implications of AI could also create new opportunities for liberal arts education. Plus, America is rebuilding a critical minerals supply chain after decades of Chinese dominance. Later, America’s shrinking college-age population is forcing universities to compete for fewer students.

This week, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says AI&rsquo;s productivity boost may be much larger than official economic data currently indicate. And, AI companies are largely in agreement that the technology needs guardrails, but the ethical implications of AI could also create new opportunities for liberal arts education. Plus, America is rebuilding a critical minerals supply chain after decades of Chinese dominance. Later, America&rsquo;s shrinking college-age population is forcing universities to compete for fewer students.

Your Brain on AI, Rare Earth Race, College Enrollment Cliff

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Michigan Manufacturing, AI Debt Investments, Baby Bonds, Canadian Coal Fight

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