This week, Columbia Business School professor Glenn Hubbard breaks down the economic implications of the US midterm elections. Meanwhile, rising oil prices are both a burden and a benefit in Alaska. And, we go into the field with Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin to get a closer look at American manufacturing. Plus, Europe’s postwar welfare programs are facing new challenges amid budget crunches and growing youth protests.

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This week, a special edition of Wall Street Week as Americans head to the polls for midterm elections. Could affordability decide who controls Congress? And, voters may not agree on AI but opposition to new data centers is cutting across party lines. Plus, America’s growing debt burden is pushing up borrowing costs for the government and potentially thousands of dollars onto household finances. Later, are voters rejecting capitalism or simply looking for better solutions to rising costs?

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This week, campaign costs are soaring, but democratic fundraiser Blair Effron of Centerview Partners says many races may already have reached the point where more money stops making much difference. And, even though most Americans dislike the proliferation of data centers, one community has welcomed them with open arms. Plus, the key difference Mistral hopes will set it apart in the global AI race. Later, Argentina President Milei brought inflation down and investment up, but its led to a fragmented economy one year out from an election.

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This week, global and business leaders gathered in New Delhi for the Bloomberg New Economy Forum to discuss how the world is redrawing supply chains and investment plans in the face of geopolitical risks. And, in her new book former Canadian deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland and Former Treasury Secretary Yellen say that the US needs stronger economic ties with its allies. Plus, can storage technologies rescue battery factories built in the hopes of stronger EV adoption? Later, as inflation picks up in the US, the heartland feels the effects more severely.

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This week, Ford, JPMorgan and the state of Michigan team up to help domestic manufacturers turn new technology into factories and supply chains. And, hyperscalers and data centers are borrowing hundreds of billions of dollars to finance AI infrastructure, transforming the corporate bond market. Plus, can baby bonds actually narrow America’s wealth gap? Later, Alberta’s Grassy Mountain project has become a test of whether Canada can expand resource exports without reigniting old environmental conflicts.

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This week, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says AI’s productivity boost may be much larger than official economic data currently indicate. And, AI companies are largely in agreement that the technology needs guardrails, but the ethical implications of AI could also create new opportunities for liberal arts education. Plus, America is rebuilding a critical minerals supply chain after decades of Chinese dominance. Later, America’s shrinking college-age population is forcing universities to compete for fewer students.

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This week, Council on Foreign Relations President Michael Froman breaks down China's export machine, why twenty years of US pressure hasn't worked, and what happens next. And, can a $100 billion Micron factory transform Syracuse from a Rust Belt cautionary tale into a potential model for American reindustrialization? Plus, a bridge named for a hockey legend was meant to strengthen the supply chain between the US and Canada, but the neighbors can’t agree on their trade relationship. Later, with 760,000 care aide openings expected every year in the US and a $400 billion long-term care bill, humanoid robots are an early bet on technology filling the care gap.

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This week, a special edition of Wall Street Week from the fastest growing large economy in the world: India. The country's technology sector has helped power its growth, but its success has led to uneven progress that could turn its strengths into weaknesses. Bangalore became India’s tech capital by attracting global investment and growing a deep talent pool, but infrastructure and policies to support the expansion have struggled to keep up. Plus, can Hyderabad overtake Bangalore as India’s leading tech city? Later, Blackstone’s investment in Royal Challengers Bengaluru reflects just how much potential India’s sports and entertainment economy has.

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