'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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