Citadel's Ken Griffin Talks GOP Policies; Inflation

The economy added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 jobs in October, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6 percent, the highest level since the pandemic. US Labor Dept Chief Economist Julia Pollak speaks on this with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim StenovecSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin is headed for its fourth annual decline in its history, falling as much as 5.2% and is now about 7% lower for the year, with volumes low and investors bailing on Bitcoin ETFs. MARA Chairman & CEO Fred Thiel, however, expects a great performance from Bitcoin over the course of the coming year despite a 'healthy retracement' in the marketplace. He joined Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on 'Bloomberg Businessweek Daily' to break it down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Republican party is grappling with policies on tariffs and immigration that are fueling inflation, but its emphasis on deregulation will ultimately help stem price increases, Citadel founder Ken Griffin said. In the wide-ranging interview with Dani Burger in Paris, he spoke about European markets, the GOP's problem with inflationary policies, the White House's Fed Chair decision and AI's impact on the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty says the company expects to see the benefits in sales and cost efforts next year. Speaking exclusively to Bloomberg TV's Lisa Abramowicz inside the new JetBlue lounge at JFK airport, Geraghty says JetBlue has a lot of bookings coming in for the holiday season and the goal for 2026 is to break even on operating margin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ford CEO Jim Farley discusses his company's overhaul of its EV business, scrapping its planned all-electric F-series, and shifting its focus to more hybrid models, including an extended-range hybrid vehicle. He speaks with hosts Matt Miller, Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Grid New York President Sally Librera joins Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec to discuss the current state of energy demand with the rise of AI data centers and the increase of manufacturers moving to New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

European Union Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič sits with Bloomberg's Oliver Crook to discuss tariffs, trade relationships, and the impending Latin American Trade Deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democratic Congressman Jim McGovern of Massachusetts said the House may vote next week on a war powers resolution to try to limit the president's actions against Venezuela. He joined Joe Mathieu on Balance of Power to discuss the growing tensions between the US and Venezuela.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump signed an order aimed at thwarting state-level regulation of AI through lawsuits and funding cuts, handing a win to tech industry leaders who’ve pressed for preemption of local rules. David Sacks, White House AI and Crypto Czar, weighs in with Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde on "Bloomberg Tech."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab, explains why earnings can push equities higher next year in an unstable macro environment. She speaks with Bloomberg's Paul Sweeney and Alexis ChristophorousSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.