President Trump announces he intends to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jay Powell when his term ends in May. Michael McKee speaks with Fed Governor Stephen Miran for reaction. Plus, we speak with Harvard Professor of Economics Jason Furman following the Fed’s decision to keep rates on hold earlier this week.

President Trump announces he intends to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jay Powell when his term ends in May. Michael McKee speaks with Fed Governor Stephen Miran for reaction. Plus, we speak with Harvard Professor of Economics Jason Furman following the Fed&rsquo;s decision to keep rates on hold earlier this week.

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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Trump Taps Warsh For Fed Chair, Furman Reacts to Rate Hold

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This week, economic adviser to Ukraine Chrystia Freeland discusses President Trump’s threats to seize Greenland and his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Davos, Switzerland. And, renewed threats of tariffs on European wine could raise prices and ripple through the entire US wine industry. Plus, climate change is disrupting cocoa in West Africa and turning Ecuador into a major global supplier. Later, why global criticism of the war in Gaza hasn’t stopped countries from turning to Israel for defense technology.

This week, economic adviser to Ukraine Chrystia Freeland discusses President Trump&rsquo;s threats to seize Greenland and his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Davos, Switzerland. And, renewed threats of tariffs on European wine could raise prices and ripple through the entire US wine industry. Plus, climate change is disrupting cocoa in West Africa and turning Ecuador into a major global supplier. Later, why global criticism of the war in Gaza hasn&rsquo;t stopped countries from turning to Israel for defense technology.

Chrystia Freeland, Wine Tariffs, Ecuador’s Cocoa Boom, Israel Defense Technology

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This week, former New York Fed President Bill Dudley discusses the Justice Department’s criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jay Powell. And, Saudi Arabia is betting big on tourism to diversify its economy and transform how the world sees the Kingdom. Plus, Israel’s startup economy after the war, and how the Epic and Ikon passes transformed skiing, boosted growth, and forced resorts and skiers to weigh scale against experience.

This week, former New York Fed President Bill Dudley discusses the Justice Department&rsquo;s criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jay Powell. And, Saudi Arabia is betting big on tourism to diversify its economy and transform how the world sees the Kingdom. Plus, Israel&rsquo;s startup economy after the war, and how the Epic and Ikon passes transformed skiing, boosted growth, and forced resorts and skiers to weigh scale against experience.

Dudley on Powell, Saudi Arabia Tourism, Megapass Skiing

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This week, what the Trump Administration’s action in Venezuela reveals about America’s new foreign policy priorities. And, could New Zealand’s no-subsidy agriculture industry work around the world? Plus, is 2026 finally the year robotaxis move beyond hype and tiny test zones? Later, we follow the rise of ultra-luxury Everest trips, where six-figure price tags promise speed and comfort on a mountain that remains brutally unforgiving.

This week, what the Trump Administration&rsquo;s action in Venezuela reveals about America&rsquo;s new foreign policy priorities. And, could New Zealand&rsquo;s no-subsidy agriculture industry work around the world? Plus, is 2026 finally the year robotaxis move beyond hype and tiny test zones? Later, we follow the rise of ultra-luxury Everest trips, where six-figure price tags promise speed and comfort on a mountain that remains brutally unforgiving.

US-Venezuela Policy, Farming Without Subsidies, Robotaxis, Mount Everest Exclusivity

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Trump Taps Warsh For Fed Chair, Furman Reacts to Rate Hold

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