This week, former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers comments on why the markets have been slow to react to President Trump's efforts to fire Lisa Cook and further change the composition of the FOMC. And, concerns about BLS politicization are growing - what is the real problem behind the jobs numbers? Plus, gold prices near record highs are fueling a mining boom in Australia. Later, India is opening its markets to investors, but can regulators strike the right balance between risk and stability?

This week, former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers comments on why the markets have been slow to react to President Trump's efforts to fire Lisa Cook and further change the composition of the FOMC. And, concerns about BLS politicization are growing - what is the real problem behind the jobs numbers? Plus, gold prices near record highs are fueling a mining boom in Australia. Later, India is opening its markets to investors, but can regulators strike the right balance between risk and stability?

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.

Wall Street Week

Summers on President Trump vs. the Fed, Battle Over America’s Jobs Data, Australia Gold Rush 2.0

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This week, Wall Street Week looks back on a quarter century of change. In the first 25 years of the 21st century, capitalism endured a remarkable series of shocks - from the Y2K, to the Great Recession, to a once-in-a-century pandemic. We explore how these turning points reshaped markets, growth, and the public’s faith in the economic system.

This week, Wall Street Week looks back on a quarter century of change. In the first 25 years of the 21st century, capitalism endured a remarkable series of shocks - from the Y2K, to the Great Recession, to a once-in-a-century pandemic. We explore how these turning points reshaped markets, growth, and the public&rsquo;s faith in the economic system.

Wall Street Week | 25 Years of Markets

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This week, Glenn Hubbard warns that tariffs, shaky data and a mature credit cycle create risks as the Fed looks toward 2026. And, will open AI ecosystems win out over closed models, as AMD CEO Lisa Su and former IBM CEO Sam Palmisano suggest? Plus, from AI to manufacturing, soaring electricity demand is forcing a rethink of where our power comes from and how fast we can build to generate it. Later, can Macy’s reinvent the department store for today’s shopper?

This week, Glenn Hubbard warns that tariffs, shaky data and a mature credit cycle create risks as the Fed looks toward 2026. And, will open AI ecosystems win out over closed models, as AMD CEO Lisa Su and former IBM CEO Sam Palmisano suggest? Plus, from AI to manufacturing, soaring electricity demand is forcing a rethink of where our power comes from and how fast we can build to generate it. Later, can Macy&rsquo;s reinvent the department store for today&rsquo;s shopper?

Hubbard on Fed Cut Fallout, Open Source AI, Nuclear Bet, Department Store Revival

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This week, Willett Advisors’ Steven Rattner says China’s innovation is surging even as its consumers struggle, and warns that US trade policies won’t slow Beijing down. The real solution, he says, is doing better at home. And, a close look at the social media spark that ignited Nepal’s biggest youth-led protests in decades, toppling the government and revealing the power of perception in global uprisings against inequality. Plus, has capitalism lost its way, or is a new version already emerging? Later, a wave of retirements is reshaping America’s local businesses – succession planning could open opportunities for owners and private

This week, Willett Advisors&rsquo; Steven Rattner says China&rsquo;s innovation is surging even as its consumers struggle, and warns that US trade policies won&rsquo;t slow Beijing down. The real solution, he says, is doing better at home. And, a close look at the social media spark that ignited Nepal&rsquo;s biggest youth-led protests in decades, toppling the government and revealing the power of perception in global uprisings against inequality. Plus, has capitalism lost its way, or is a new version already emerging? Later, a wave of retirements is reshaping America&rsquo;s local businesses &ndash; succession planning could open opportunities for owners and private

Rattner’s trip to China, Nepal’s Gen-Z Uprising, Capitalism 4.0

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Summers on President Trump vs. the Fed, Battle Over America’s Jobs Data, Australia Gold Rush 2.0

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