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'Ugly' Midterms, Increasing Your Nest Egg, Everywhere Millionaires

Oct 31, 2026 · 44m

Summary

This special edition of Bloomberg Money covers the final days before the midterm elections, featuring insights from political economist Henrietta Trey on the emotional state of Capitol Hill and the looming debt ceiling crisis. The episode also examines market volatility, including Intel’s sharp decline and a massive Binance hack, while JPMorgan’s Michael Conrath discusses retirement planning amid rising longevity risks.

Topics discussed

Bloomberg Tech Minute: SpaceX hiring culture and perks Market check: Election anxiety, tech stocks, and crypto hack Election update: Trump rallies, gas prices, and tech coverage Security at voting sites and Hakeem Jeffries' affordability plan Big tech hiring for government roles and data center opposition Voting misinformation and election night coverage preview Bloomberg Tech Minute: SpaceX recruiting and equity details Capitol Hill emotions and voter sentiment on both parties Economic outlook: AI growth, debt ceiling, and Iran war funding Military politics, black voters, and upcoming personal finance segment SpaceX recruiting: Experience over degrees and Musk's vision Henrietta Trace on Social Security, AI, and congressional turnover Stock market recap: S&P 500 losses and Nasdaq pain Retirement planning: Longevity risk and income targets Owen Zidar on 'The Everywhere Millionaire' and late starters JPMorgan Asset Management: Home ownership and small business 401ks Gen Z retirement, fee compression, and market return expectations Interview with Owen Zidar: Hidden wealth and ordinary businesses Bloomberg Tech Minute: SpaceX hiring and loyalty to Musk American dream, K-shaped economy, and Greg Meeks on unity
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