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WSJ's Take On the Week

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WSJ's Take On the Week brings you the insights and analysis you need to get a leg up on the world of money and investing. We cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance. Join The Wall Street Journal's Telis Demos and Gunjan Banerji in conversation with the people closest to the hot topics in markets to get incisive analysis on the big trades, key players in finance and bus... more

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In both economics and politics, there is a widespread view that central banks should be free of political pressure, with cautionary tales around the world of what happens when politicians meddle: out of control inflation, spiraling debt crises and ec... more

In this week's episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week, co-hosts Gunjan Banerji and Telis Demos explore how the Federal Reserve’s independence, a government shutdown and volatility around tariffs are driving gold to hit record highs. Then, does videogame m... more

Artificial intelligence spending is hitting epic levels as Big Tech companies shell out for massive data centers to power new chatbots and other AI services. But will the spending--expected to amount to trillions of dollars in the coming years--pay o... more

In this week's episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week, co-hosts Gunjan Banerji and Telis Demos kick things off by talking about perpetual futures or “perps,” which are offering turbocharged bets on bitcoin. Next, with the September jobs report out this we... more

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Recent Guests

Neene Jenkins
Head of Municipal Research at JPMorgan Asset Management
JPMorgan Asset Management
Episode: Why This JPMorgan Analyst Says Now Is the Time to Buy Municipal Bonds
Dan Gallagher
Tech columnist at The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Will AI Spending Pay Off? Or Are We in a Bubble?
John Murphy
Managing Director in Strategic Advisory at Haig Partners
Haig Partners
Episode: Automakers Are Hitting the Brakes on EVs. Will That Help Their Stocks?
Greg Ip
Chief Economics Commentator
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Gold Is at Record High. Is It Still Time to Buy?
James Mackintosh
Senior Markets Columnist and writer of the Journal's Streetwise Column
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Gold Is at Record High. Is It Still Time to Buy?
Cliff Asness
Co-founder and chief investment officer of AQR Capital Management, and a prominent quant investor.
AQR Capital Management
Episode: Billionaire Investor Cliff Asness on Managing Market Risk and 'Buffer' ETFs
Adoniro Cestari
Head of Trade Finance at Citigroup
Citi
Episode: Who Really Pays for Tariffs? Citi’s Trade Lead on the Economic Impact
Adrienne Yih
Senior Retail Analyst at Barclays
Barclays
Episode: Barclays Analyst on How Retail Stocks Are Managing Tariffs
Neil Dutta
Head of Economic Research at Renaissance Macro Research
Renaissance Macro Research
Episode: Does the Weak Housing Market Signal a Coming Recession?

Hosts

Gunjan Banerji
Co-host and Lead Writer for Markets at The Wall Street Journal, delivering insights into financial markets and investment opportunities.
Telis Demos
Co-host and Economic Analyst for The Wall Street Journal, focusing on economic trends, market activity, and government policies affecting finance.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 246 ratings
  • Not good

    This show is so embarrassingly bad, I cringe every time I listen to it. It is just so poorly done. I keep hoping it would get better, but it doesn’t.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Msw_storyfan
    United States4 days ago
  • You know

    Count how many times you say “you know”, “sort of”

    “Kind of”, need to fix this, transcript deletes a lot of them out, very distracting

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    10 Foot
    United States2 months ago
  • Good content / Bad hosting

    The content is strong and the topics are timely, with well rounded take on the week. However, the show is often cringy due to disruptions by the hosts frequently talking over each other and interrupting not just one another, but also the guests. More polish in the pacing and convo flow would go a long way in making this podcast better.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Fido-1999
    United States2 months ago
  • Deficit

    Why do you clowns never ever talk about deficits when Dems are in the White House, pure hypocrisy

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    scooper62
    United States3 months ago
  • WSJ should be better than simply promoting leftist propaganda

    The special on DEI and ESG was way below your usual standards. Your guest claims that companies that have adopted DEI policies are more profitable. Every reporter should know that correlation is not causation. Maybe BlackRock has been more successful in using proxy voting to pressure those companies.

    The one thing that was never mentioned was whether the DEI ESG fund is at least as profitable as an index fund. Every WSJ reader wants to know about profitability. Since they skipped the issue ent... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    This Ken
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the informative content and engaging discussions on financial markets, often highlighting the depth of insight brought by guests.
The hosts have received mixed feedback regarding their style, with some finding it relatable and lively while others critique its informality.
Many value the practical financial advice provided, which often addresses real-time concerns affecting both individual and institutional investors.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#244
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#14
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Automakers Are Hitting the Brakes on EVs. Will That Help Their Stocks?
Q: So with the $7,500 EV tax credit coming to an end at the end of September, are we going to see a renaissance for the internal combustion engine?
Yes, for the next few years, we are going to shift back in that direction in a significant way, signaling a more measured approach by automakers to address environmental issues while appealing to consumer preferences.
Will AI Spending Pay Off? Or Are We in a Bubble?
Q: Dan, is this an AI bubble from your perspective?
I'm seeing some elements of it, but like James, I wouldn't, I don't know if I would make specific calls on what to go along on. I don't think we're in a full correction yet.
Why This JPMorgan Analyst Says Now Is the Time to Buy Municipal Bonds
Q: What is the single most important metric an investor should consider when they're buying municipal bonds?
Cash is considered the most crucial metric for investors, with leverage also being an important factor.
Billionaire Investor Cliff Asness on Managing Market Risk and 'Buffer' ETFs
Q: When does it make sense to deviate from dollar cost averaging and look for a product that offers insurance or uncorrelated return?
According to Asness, the need to deviate often might arise when investors feel nervous about the market, but timing the market remains a risky strategy. He believes that just doing nothing is often the best approach for average investors.
Gold Is at Record High. Is It Still Time to Buy?
Q: Is it a bad time to buy gold given its high price?
James suggested that while gold has increased in value significantly over the past 18 months, potential buyers would face a high entry cost at this time.

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2. Dan Gallagher
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