Here's Why

Here's Why Russia's Elections Matter For Putin

Russians will go to the polls on 18-20 September to elect members of the State Duma, the lower chamber of parliament. It's a tightly managed institution under President P

Here's Why the Dollar Debasement Trade is Worth Watching

Mounting anxiety over the US deficit has spurred demand for alternatives to the dollar, such as gold and Bitcoin. A movement away from dollar assets has been driven by fe

Introducing: Bloomberg Money

Bloomberg Money is a new, weekly podcast focused on YOUR money. Listen for wealth strategies, retirement tips and a personal finance insights. Join Tom Keene and Scarlet

Here’s Why It’s Getting Harder to Land Your First Job

The first rung of the career ladder is getting harder to reach. Entry-level openings are shrinking, competition is fierce, and AI is taking over junior tasks. At the same

Here’s Why Russia Is Escalating Its Shadow War

European capitals are on alert for hybrid warfare attacks from Russia. One European intelligence official recently told Bloomberg that such moves could include infrastruc

Here's Why Global Food Supplies Are Under Threat

A UN index of food-commodity prices has hit its highest level in more than three years, as extreme weather, wildfires and conflicts disrupt crop growing and transport. Wh

Here's Why a Weak Yen Isn't Just Japan's Problem

Japan and the United States carried out their first joint currency intervention in 15 years to prop up the yen. It's the latest in a series of moves by Tokyo to boost its

Here's Why China Uses Its Coast Guard to Push Territorial Claims

China's Coast Guard has become one of the world's largest maritime law-enforcement agencies. Its fleet of more than 600 vessels is a key part of Beijing's maritime strate

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 previous one from his J

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, backed by parents wor

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 Economics's Defense Lead

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. While securing thes

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 rising production f

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 their lives. Now AI dev

Here's Why Trump's Policies Have Hurt Pandemic Prep

Recent outbreaks of Ebola and Hantavirus are reminders that when such rare diseases flare up, they have the potential, in our interconnected world, to spread beyond their

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 whether the US can del

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, credit card debt, car loa

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 the industry and are

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 stock markets to re

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 global influence, and st