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Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway explore the most interesting topics in finance, markets and economics. Join the conversation every Monday and Thursday.

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In the years since the financial crisis, bond investors didn't get much return for taking on risk. With low interest rates and little sign of inflation, investors had to accept lower-quality assets to get any semblance of yield. Now that's changing a... more

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Excel. If you work in corporate America, that word either inspires laser-focused productivity or pure dread. Over the last 40 years, the spreadsheet software has become synonymous with the best — and worst — of late-stage capitalism. It’s seeped into... more

Max Levchin probably knows as much about online payments as anyone. He was part of the original "PayPal mafia" before going on to become co-founder and CEO of Affirm, the $22 billion player in the Buy Now, Pay Later industry that's hoping to disrupt ... more

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There have been some wobbles in credit markets lately. It hasn't been too dramatic, but we've had some blowups, leading Jamie Dimon to speculate about the presence of other "cockroaches" lurking in the industry. But what do we actually know about the... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Ivascyn
Chief Investment Officer at Pimco
Pimco
Episode: Dan Ivascyn Is Excited About a New Era in Fixed Income
Dina Bass
Microsoft reporter for Bloomberg and expert on AI
Bloomberg
Episode: How Microsoft Excel Conquered Corporate America
Steve Ballmer
Former CEO of Microsoft and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
Episode: How Microsoft Excel Conquered Corporate America
David Fox
Producer on the show
Episode: How Microsoft Excel Conquered Corporate America
Max Levchin
Founder and CEO of Affirm
Affirm
Episode: Affirm's Max Levchin Breaks Down How Buy Now, Pay Later Really Works
Dan Wertman
Co-founder of Noetica AI, a company specializing in AI-powered software for credit market analysis
Noetica AI
Episode: AI Can Tell Us Something About Credit Market Weakness
Travis Kavulla
VP of Regulation at NRG Energy and former head of the Montana Public Service Commission
NRG Energy
Episode: Travis Kavulla Explains Why Electric Bills Shot Up
Itamar Drechsler
Finance professor at Wharton, co-author of a paper analyzing credit card rates
Wharton
Episode: This Is Why Credit Card Interest Rates Are So High
Graham Allison
Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at Harvard University and author of concepts related to U.S.-China relations
Harvard University
Episode: Graham Allison on the Risks of a US-China War

Hosts

Joe Weisenthal
Host known for his expertise in financial markets and economics, engaging in insightful discussions with guests.
Tracy Alloway
Co-host with expertise in financial markets and economic analysis, known for engaging interviews and discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
  • Awesomeness!

    Your interview and discussion with Cliff Asness was incredible. He is so fun and amazing to listen to. If we all had his energy & passion!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lee Can Skate
    Canadaa month ago
  • i have the perfect podcast for ya

    palintir ads are condescending very annoying. love the cast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    incrediblemulc
    United Statesa month ago
  • My go to pod

    Entertaining and insightful business news that’s worth listening to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acrboy884
    Australiaa month ago
  • Excellent

    Obviously value matters. Waiting for the reckoning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billybill1984
    United Statesa month ago
  • Iain D. Such a clear thinker

    Hearing the details of how HRT works and the challenges of using AI for trading. What a wonderful topic. So insightful. T & J asked really great questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D-adds
    United Statesa month ago

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AI Can Tell Us Something About Credit Market Weakness
Q: Give us the quick version of your career and what Noetica is.
Dan Wertman explains that Noetica provides AI-powered software to benchmark real-time data on market credit and deal terms, born from his own experiences within financial and legal sectors.
Affirm's Max Levchin Breaks Down How Buy Now, Pay Later Really Works
Q: What kind of underwriting process does Affirm use and how does it differ from traditional lenders?
Levchin explained that Affirm employs a technology-driven underwriting model that assesses borrowers' actual cash flow rather than relying solely on credit scores, ensuring responsible lending without late fees.
Affirm's Max Levchin Breaks Down How Buy Now, Pay Later Really Works
Q: Where did you get the idea to start Affirm? What prompted it?
Levchin shared that he was motivated by personal experiences with credit and the complexities of borrowing, especially as a young immigrant. This inspired him to create a solution that avoids the pitfalls of traditional credit systems.
Dan Ivascyn Is Excited About a New Era in Fixed Income
Q: How do you sell the case that diversified investors should still keep some allocation to duration or fixed income?
Bonds might outperform stocks over the next five or ten years due to relative valuations, even with lower correlations in an inflationary environment.
Dan Ivascyn Is Excited About a New Era in Fixed Income
Q: What do you see as the implications of a less independent Fed?
Less independence could lead to more risk premiums in longer maturities due to uncertain policies, but qualified candidates are still in consideration for the Fed chair role.

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