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Here's Why
Here’s Why answers the questions behind today’s biggest news stories in just a few minutes.Each episode starts with a simple question and gets straight to the point. Why do nuclear arms treaties still matter. What is behind the recent weakness in the US dollar. How are artificial intelli...
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Here's Why The Fed Is Saying Less
Kevin Warsh wants to be a quieter kind of Federal Reserve Chair. His first statement leading the rate-setting committee was half the length of the pre...
Here's Why Social Media Bans Are Driving Change
In 2025, Australia introduced a world-first ban on under-16s accessing social media. At least a dozen other countries are planning similar measures, b...
Here's Why Defense Spending Isn't Delivering
Around the world, governments are pouring more than two trillion dollars into defense. The money is flowing, but the results are mixed. Bloomberg Econ...
Here's Why Golden Visas Are Being Polished
Countries from New Zealand to Portugal have revamped their golden visa offerings, in an effort to continue to attract wealthy investors to move there....
Here's Why Heatwaves Spell Trouble for Power Networks
Record temperatures in Europe have pushed demand for electricity higher, but heatwaves also threaten the generation and distribution of power. Despite...
Here's Why Cheap AI Won't Last
Silicon Valley spent much of the past few years feverishly pushing consumers and businesses to inject artificial intelligence into every corner of the...
Here's Why Trump's Policies Have Weakened US Pandemic Readiness
Recent outbreaks of Ebola and Hantavirus are reminders that when such rare diseases flare up, they have the potential, in our interconnected world, to...
Here's Why This World Cup Is a Political Minefield
The 2026 World Cup is just days away, but the tournament is already being overshadowed by political tensions, security concerns and questions about wh...
Here’s Why a Debt Doom Loop Is Brewing
A prolonged period of elevated long-term bond yields is ramping up borrowing costs around the world. That in turn affects the cost of mortgages, credi...
Here's Why Alcohol Companies Face A Sobering Reality
For years, the world’s biggest alcohol companies were raising a glass to steady growth. But now, consumers are pulling back. What does this mean for t...
Here’s Why AI Stocks Are Outpacing Economic Reality
The Iran war is causing unprecedented disruption to global energy supplies, but continuing enthusiasm for artificial intelligence has helped to propel...
Here’s Why The US And China Struggle To Play Nice
The US and China's relationship has been characterized for years by rivalry and deep economic ties. They compete on trade, on technology, and for glob...
Here’s Why the US Might Expand Its Dollar Safety Net
Currency swap lines have long been a key tool for moving dollars around the global financial system in times of stress. Now US officials are consideri...
Here's Why Untangling Global Shipping Will Take Months
Hundreds of ships have been trapped in the Persian Gulf by the Iran war, with transit through the Strait of Hormuz reduced to a trickle. Even when the...
Here’s Why Some AI Might Be Too Dangerous To Release
A new AI model from Anthropic has sparked cyber security fears from Washington to Wall Street. The company has limited the release of Mythos because o...
Here's Why Retail Investors Are Fleeing Private Credit
Investors tried to pull around $13 billion out of private credit funds in the first three months of 2026, forcing many big firms to enforce limits on...
Here's Why Buying Silver Is a Tricky Trade
After a blistering rally in 2025, the price of silver has seen major volatility so far in 2026. While investors are questioning the value of buying go...
Here's Why the Iran War Resets the Energy Transition
The war in the Middle East has roiled oil and gas markets. The unrest and price spikes are another argument for why renewable energy like solar and wi...
Here's Why the Iran War Is Prompting a Safe Haven Rethink
In times of geopolitical turmoil, investors look for somewhere safe to put their money. US President Donald Trump's trade war helped to fuel a record...
Here's Why the Iran War Could Hinge on Missile Math
After an initial shock, the Iran war is now moving into a more sustained campaign by the US, Israel and the Islamic Republic. The pace of strikes has...
Here’s Why Dubai’s Global Reputation Is Under Threat
The United Arab Emirates’ twin hubs of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have transformed themselves into global financial centres built on a bedrock of safety, sta...
Introducing: Bloomberg This Weekend
'Bloomberg This Weekend' features unique conversations on business, news, lifestyle and culture. Join David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo Sat...
Here’s Why the Supreme Court Didn’t Settle the Tariff Debate
The US Supreme Court's decision to strike down much of President Trump's tariff agenda has left many questioning what happens next. Issues such as ref...
Here's Why AI Is Fueling a Borrowing Boom
The world's biggest technology companies are expected to spend $4 trillion on artificial intelligence by 2030. To pay for it, they're borrowing hundre...
Here's Why Canada is Pushing an Alternative to Trump's World
Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has directed some of his harshest criticism at America’s closest neighbor: Canada. Tariff threats, ta...
Here's Why Nuclear Brinkmanship is Back
The New START treaty served as a barrier against a renewed nuclear arms race between the US and Russia, who together possess almost 90% of the world’s...
Here's Why A Weaker Dollar is Ringing Alarm Bells
The US currency has come under pressure on multiple fronts, recently falling to its weakest level in four years. Unpredictable Washington policy makin...
Here's Why Europe's Far Right Is Rethinking Trump Ties
Europe's far-right parties are reassessing their ties with US President Donald Trump following his threats to annex Greenland and use of military forc...
Here's Why Outer Space Is the Next Frontier For Data Centers
Data centers are a key part of the global artificial intelligence boom, but their rapid expansion requires land and energy. Rocket companies, from Elo...
Here's Why Europe Is Taking Trump's Greenland Claim Seriously
President Trump says the United States 'needs' Greenland. After American forces captured Venezuela's President, European leaders are now more worried...
Here's Why US Stocks Underperformed The World in 2025
Despite hitting repeated record highs, US stock indexes have actually underperformed markets elsewhere in 2025. Our Senior Equity Strategist Michael M...
Here's Why Prediction Markets Are The World's Casino
Prediction markets, platforms where people bet against one another on the outcomes of real-world events, are growing rapidly. The likes of Polymarket...
Here's Why Taiwan's Future Might Be Tied to Ukraine
China is drawing lessons from the Trump administration’s still unfinished “peace plan” for Russia and Ukraine. President Xi Jinping is using the oppor...
Here's Why Lower Oil Prices Create Winners and Losers
Oil prices have been falling as this year looks set to end with the first supply glut since 2020. While lower prices benefit some, they're not good ne...
Here's Why AI Costs Still Worry Investors
The world's biggest tech firms are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into artificial intelligence. Those building AI technology are predicting m...
Here’s Why Affordability Is The Biggest Issue In US Politics
The US economy is growing, but Americans are feeling gloomy about it. Democratic candidates who campaigned on pocketbook issues won by big margins in...
Here's Why Trump's Tone on Military Action is Shifting
US President Donald Trump began his second term in office by promising to be a peacemaker and keep the United States out of foreign conflicts. Since t...
Here’s Why Trump Was Able to Demolish the White House's East Wing
The Trump administration demolished the East Wing of the White House in order to make space for a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom. The demolition surp...
Here’s Why Europe Is Taking Years To Phase Out Russian Gas
The European Union has agreed plans to ban all gas supplies from Russia by the end of 2027. Weaning European countries off Russian supplies has been a...
Here's Why China's Five-Year Plan Matters
China's top policymakers are finalizing their next five-year plan for the country, for the period from 2026-2030. It's a blueprint for economic and so...