Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway explore the most interesting topics in finance, markets and economics. Join the conversation every Monday and... more
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points as expected. But it also raised its inflation... more
The world of startup investing has undergone massive transformations amid the AI boom, changing capital markets, and an intense degree... more
One of the minor culture wars in America has to do with electric stoves. To some, they're more energy efficient... more
Geothermal is a promising technology to provide clean, low-cost, baseload power to the electricity grid. It works by getting heat... more
You can do a lot of things with the click of a button nowadays. You can get insurance, open a... more
AI software and the hardware that enables it have been hugely popular investments this year. But there have still been... more
In the 2010s, we saw an incredible boom in the venture capital space, fueled in part by cheap capital as... more
For years, investors have relied on the classic 60/40 portfolio of stocks and bonds. The idea behind this was simple:... more
It's trite to say that there is a high degree of uncertainty right now, for macro forecasters and investors. It... more
The election of Donald Trump, with his promise of more tariffs and a much tighter stance on immigration is a... more
When it comes to credit investing (or really any investing), there's an analytic art in deciding the right price to... more
In the Zirp era of the mid-2010s, credit markets were booming and investors were clamoring for anything that would produce... more
For years, the Harvard Endowment has easily been the largest endowment of any university. But as of right now, it's... more
How did China become the economic behemoth that it is today? One pivotal moment was, obviously, it's ascension into the... more
After his victory, Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would be leading up a new Department of... more
In the final episode of our special three-part series exploring the US economy through the chicken industry, we’re taking a... more
The Odd Lots team is analyzing the US economy through the lens of chicken. In this second episode of our... more
Everybody loves chicken. And, it turns out, that this humble bird can tell us quite a lot about the way... more
Last week the Federal Reserve opted to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, which was what the market expected... more
In this limited series, Odd Lots explains some of the thorniest issues facing the US economy through the medium of... more
Over the last roughly 15 years, we've seen a migration of certain types of risks outside of regulated deposit-taking banks.... more
There was a a point in time when Twitter used to be good for breaking news. Social media outlets like... more
The US election is over and Donald Trump has won a second term as president. Stocks have rallied on Trump's... more
It's Election Day in the US, so there's no need for any real explanation of what's at stake. Last night... more
Be in the know this election with Bloomberg Podcasts. Follow Bloomberg News Now for up-to-the minute election results, all night... more
The Biden administration has overseen a revival of so-called industrial policy in a way that we haven't seen in years.... more
There's something of a uranium cult out there: the investors and traders who believe that nuclear is the future of... more
China is making steady progress in its quest to dominate key industries of the future, despite years of US tariffs,... more
In 2015, China identified several key industries of the future for which it aimed to compete at the technological frontier.... more
Florida has been struck by two big hurricanes this year, setting off a wave of damage and, of course, new... more
When sports, business and culture collide, there’s often a deal to be made. Join Alex Rodriguez and Bloomberg correspondent Jason... more
Shares of Boeing, America's biggest aerospace manufacturer, have plummeted 40% so far this year. The company is facing a string... more
By now, everyone knows that private credit is a hot market. What's less known is that banks want in on... more
On September 18, the Federal Reserve kicked off the cutting cycle by reducing overnight rates by 50 basis points. Since... more
For decades, investors have been told that diversifying is a good thing. You should hold a basket of stocks across... more
In September, Chinese policymakers shocked the markets by unveiling a set of stimulus measures designed to boost the economy and... more
Big tech stocks have had an enormous impact on the stock market, with Magnificent 7 companies like Apple, Microsoft and... more
What if your contracts could be a roadmap to running your business – the first step in managing your relationships... more
In 2022 and 2023, the Federal Reserve basically had one focus: defeating inflation. That's now changed. Keeping inflation at bay... more
In recent years, we've seen the emergence of cities whose main industry is that they're a great place to live... more
Multi-strategy hedge funds are still all the rage on Wall Street, but what does it actually mean to be a... more
The US is in the midst of a big effort to bring more semiconductor manufacturing onshore. Intel is the biggest... more
In 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which may be better known as the Trump tax cuts.... more
Earlier this month, we got the surprising headline that the shuttered nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island will be restarted.... more
Look out. Supply chains are back in the news. As soon as next week, workers at all of the ports... more
Right now, industrial policy is back in vogue in the US. The administration is making an effort at reviving specific... more
These days if you talk to people about the stock market, they might talk to you about the effect of... more
The Future Proof Festival takes place right on the beach in Huntington Beach, California. Thousands of registered investment advisors from... more
This week, the Fed cut benchmark rates by 50 basis points. Lower financing costs should be a relief for companies... more
It’s Fed Day, and while everyone expects the central bank to cut benchmark interest rates, the key question is by... more
15 years ago was a pivotal moment for financial media. On the one hand, we were in the midst of... more
Financial institutions have been a leading target for cyber crime since the dawn of the internet. But phishing schemes have... more
This week, former European Central Bank President and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi published a long-awaited report examining ways to... more
One of the big buzzwords over the last year or so has been "overcapacity." There's a constant line of argument... more
One of the rare areas of bipartisan consensus in the US right now, is on the need to change our... more
Pretty much since the moment that cryptocurrencies came into existence, there's been a chorus of skeptics who argue that they... more
One of the problems in investing or trading is that — to use a common disclaimer — past results are... more
There's been a lot of talk about private credit in recent years. The market has exploded in size, and there... more
Last week at Jackson Hole, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a short and powerful speech indicating that it's time... more
Remember August 5th? That was the day that markets around the world plunged in historic fashion and everyone became an... more
When the Treasury market broke in March 2020, the Federal Reserve intervened in extraordinary fashion. It purchased more than $1... more
At Jackson Hole, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell gave a clear signal that the rate cut cycle is likely to start... more
This year’s Economic Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming marked a big change for US monetary policy, with Federal Reserve Chairman... more
Every year, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts an economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It’s a chance... more
Synthetic risk transfers, in which banks purchase insurance-like protection on some of their loans, is a growing market on Wall... more
Political prediction markets — where traders can make bets on election outcomes — have been around for years. But in... more
The Federal Reserve appears to be ready to pivot into rate cutting mode. Inflation has come down significantly, and the... more
The past few years have thrown up a number of potential weaknesses in the American economy. There've been disruptions to... more
When it comes to financing the US government's borrowing needs, the Treasury Department has some discretion in how it's done.... more
Hasbro has been making toys for decades, including many classic favorites like G.I. Joe and My Little Pony. But in... more
There's a lot of hype around generative AI and many people have interfaced with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini at this... more
The S&P 500 has plunged more than 5% over the past couple of trading days. The Nasdaq 100 is down... more
The Nasdaq is now in correction territory and the S&P 500 is down more than 2% so far this month.... more
This week, the Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates unchanged while suggesting that it could cut as soon as... more
When it comes to chips for artificial intelligence, obviously the name that automatically comes to mind is Nvidia. The company... more
Vapes like Elf bars seem to be everywhere now. Meanwhile, Zyn nicotine pouches have become a huge seller for Philip... more
We've all seen headlines about the multi-million dollar properties being sold in Miami. Right now, there's a $135 million mansion... more
Multi-strategy hedge funds, also known as "pod shops," have become the hottest ticket on Wall Street. The business model is... more
There are several sources of tension right now between the US and China. Pure trade anxiety is a big one,... more
When people talk about the special role that the US dollar plays in the global economy, that's often characterized as... more
According to numerous estimates, the US is massively short of housing. Zillow, for instance, says America needs to build 4.5... more
One of the rare areas of bipartisan consensus in the US right now is taking a tough line on China.... more
James van Geelen, founder of Citrini Research, scored big when he made his weight loss drug-related investments last year. He... more
Joseph Stiglitz is a Nobel Prize-winning economist known for his groundbreaking work on information gaps and risk-taking in markets. But... more
Modern Monetary Theory has gained prominence over the last several years by offering an alternative view on the constraints to... more
Lumber prices have tumbled dramatically in recent weeks, with benchmark futures falling about 20% in the past four months alone.... more
There aren't many advanced manufacturing success stories in Latin America. And globally, there aren't many companies that can build commercial... more
Brad Jacobs has made a career of starting, consolidating, and growing whole industries. He did a trucking company. He did... more
Does it feel to you like society has gone crazy? Well, you're not alone. There's a general view that all... more
Neil Dutta, the top economist over at Renaissance Macro, has generally been sunny and optimistic about the economy over the... more
From cars to toys to clothes, we're just used to seeing the label "Made In China" on all sorts of... more
The stock market has had a torrid run in 2024 despite the fact that interest rate cuts haven't materialized in... more
Everyone knows that the AI boom is built upon the voracious consumption of chips (largely sold by Nvidia) and electricity.... more
Virtually everyone, across the ideological spectrum, has the view right now that it's too hard to build things (or get... more
Throughout history, financial markets have struggled with the issue of borders. Borders create friction, add cost and cause headaches for... more
For much of this year, the S&P 500 has marched steadily higher while measures of stock market volatility, like the... more
A few lucky people have made generational wealth trading the ups and downs of the crypto market. And some finance... more
There's been a huge change in the market for nickel, which goes into everything from electric vehicles to steel. Indonesia... more
The company that Elon Musk is most known for, obviously, is Tesla. It's been extraordinarily successful and made him one... more
The rise of GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, is a potentially existential threat to the makers of salty, sugary, high-calorie snack... more
Kyla Scanlon has a great way of identifying the economic vibes, building up a massive TikTok following with videos about... more
Last year was a bad one for the US wind power industry, with lots of cancelled projects, writedowns, and an... more
What's the price of a hamburger? Well, it depends. Are you making the purchase on the spot? Did you order... more
Over the past two weeks, two New York City office buildings have become major talking points in the market for... more
The modern electricity grid is a weird thing. The delivery of electricity is a natural monopoly, for kind of obvious... more
The cost of solar has been plunging for years. Everyday there's a new headline about growing installation of renewables or... more
The gambling industry in the US has exploded in recent years, and suffused every aspect of sports consumption. You can... more
Remember GameStop? The poster-child for 2021's memestock mania recently surged almost 5x in a matter of days — and it... more
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission have taken an invigorated approach to antitrust under the Biden administration,... more
We’re taking The Big Take to Asia. Each week, Bloomberg’s Oanh Ha tells a story from the home of the... more
The modern electricity grid is a weird thing. The delivery of electricity is a natural monopoly, for kind of obvious reasons. Despite... more