The price of gold has seen a blistering rally since Donald Trump's inauguration, as investors seek a safe haven from the policy and market turbulence. The precious metal has always been a draw during uncertain times, but this rush is driving prices to repeated record highs. Our metals reporter Jack Ryan joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Here's Why Uncertainty Is An Economic Killer
The near-daily shifts in US trade policy have plunged markets into turmoil, and made businesses and consumers nervous about spending. What sort of damage does uncertainty do to the economy? And will we eventually get used to it? Co-host of Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast, Joe Weisenthal, joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Here's Why America's Debt is a Trade War Victim
US Treasury bonds have long served as a refuge for investors during times of panic. But as President Donald Trump unleashes an assault on global trade, their status as the world’s safe haven is increasingly coming into question. Yields, especially on longer-term debt, have surged on the tariff announcements, raising fears that key foreign buyers could take their money elsewhere, in a form of buyers' strike. Our Managing Editor for FX and Rates, Rachel Evans, joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Here's Why Trump's Tariffs Could Make America Less Exceptional
The American economy is richer, more innovative, and has expanded at a faster rate than most of the developed world for many years. How will Donald Trump's tariffs affect that trajectory? Bloomberg's head of economics and government Stephanie Flanders joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Here's Why There's a Shortage of Air Traffic Controllers
A spate of plane accidents, botched landings and near-misses in the US and elsewhere has raised widespread concerns about air safety. While the likelihood of a plane crash remains incredibly low, experts are concerned that a global shortage of air traffic controllers could make flying more dangerous. Our transport reporter Danny Lee joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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