Bloomberg Talks

Markets rallied after Democrats swept control of Congress and scored wins in Texas, but Columbia Business School Professor Abby Joseph Cohen joins Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about why the economic outlook remains uncertain. She points to executive power, the deficit and looming debt-limit talks, while urging a moderate, pro-growth agenda and renewed support for research and global alliances.
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Ralph Schlosstein, Evercore Chairman Emeritus, says the election result reflects a preference for centrism, checks and balances, and less volatility, alongside greater attention to Americans’ cost-of-living concerns. Schlosstein also suggests companies considering major strategic deals may find the regulatory environment more receptive over the next two years. He speaks with Bloomberg's Dani Burger and Isabelle Lee.
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Leslie Vinjamuri, President & CEO at Chicago Council on Global Affairs, discusses the Trump Administration's foreign policy, and how the Iran War impacted the midterm results. She speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.
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Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls the election a repudiation of President Trump, not a full endorsement of Democrats. He says Democrats should move quickly on ethics reform, cost-of-living concerns, and other shared priorities to keep independents and non-MAGA Republicans in their coalition. He also weighs in on the party’s future and a possible 2028 run.
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Libby Cantrill, head of public policy at Pimco, offers historical perspective on the 2026 midterm election and looks ahead to what the results could mean for US policy and future control of the House and Senate. She speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
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