Why Germany’s Center Might Just Hold

From Bloomberg. With seven main parties jostling for power and support for the far-right AfD at record highs, Germany’s political landscape is more fragmented than ever. As debate rages around its economic future and role in Europe and the world, we look at the issues polarizing the nation, and how events outside its borders may…

Why China’s Luxury Boom Is Over

From Bloomberg. The global luxury market has been booming for more than a decade, pushing up the values of companies such as LVMH and Kering. There’s one customer who has been key to that growth: the Chinese consumer. But now, that’s all changed. Here’s why: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-21/china-s-luxury-sales-see-biggest-drop-in-a-decade-amid-slowdown?sref=omvmmwIg?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=originals&utm_content=article #China #Business #Bloomberg ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1…

The Hospitals That Won’t Let Patients Go Home

From Bloomberg. The International Finance Corp., an arm of the World Bank, spends millions of dollars of taxpayer money to build up private-sector services in the developing world. But a Bloomberg investigation reveals that several private hospital companies funded by the IFC have kept patients in their care until they can cover their bills or…

How China’s DeepSeek Came for Big AI

From Bloomberg. As US companies pour billions of dollars into advancing artificial intelligence, a little-known Chinese startup has seemingly done the impossible. DeepSeek unveiled a chatbot app that performs as well if not better than those of Silicon Valley giants, and at a fraction of the cost. Get the Q&AI newsletter with Bloomberg’s Shirin Ghaffary.…

What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for the World Economy

From Bloomberg. Since President Donald Trump first threatened to impose sweeping tariffs against China and US trading partners during his election campaign, companies and businesses have been bracing for impact. While his inaugural address stopped short of imposing tariffs on day one, Trump has issued fresh threats to Mexico, Canada and China, forcing investors and…

How Florida Became Trump’s Center of Power

From Bloomberg. Twenty five years ago, Florida was a swing state that hung by a few chads. Since then, its politics have drifted rightward. Titans of industry and finance are migrating there, creating what’s being called Wall Street South. Now, as Donald Trump prepares for a second term, this nexus of "MAGA" and money could…

How the World Bank Funds Healthcare for the Wealthy | Bloomberg Investigates

From Bloomberg. In one of the poorest neighborhoods in Kampala, a group of midwives help vulnerable mothers give birth for free. Less than a kilometer away, a major for-profit hospital is out of reach for most in the community, sometimes with devastating consequences. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for…

Patients Allege Coercive Practices at World Bank-Funded Hospitals

From Bloomberg. World Bank-funded hospitals were supposed to improve access to healthcare in Uganda. But reports of coercive financial practices piled up. Here’s how a poor family in Uganda suffers tragic consequences for their infant daughter. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals…