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Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Government Analyst Nathan Dean tells Bloomberg This Weekend that the midterm results could reshape congressional oversight while the Trump administration continues pursuing deregulation across banking, crypto and other industries. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Lisa Mateo, Dean explains what investors should watch in energy, AI, banking and trade, including the potential for further tariffs and changes that could encourage regional bank consolidation.

The US economy remains resilient, but many Americans are still struggling with the cost of housing, health care, groceries and other necessities. Former House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady and Willett Advisors Chairman & CEO Steven Rattner explain why the gap between strong economic data and household finances has made affordability one of the defining issues of the midterm elections.

Bloomberg Economics Economic Statecraft Lead Chris Kennedy tells Bloomberg This Weekend that higher costs for gasoline, groceries and housing are weighing on voters and putting pressure on parts of the coalition Donald Trump assembled in 2024. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Kennedy explains how affordability concerns are playing out in states including Michigan, Iowa and Texas and how control of Congress could shape economic policy after the midterms.

Bloomberg Senior Editor for Technology and Strategic Industries Mike Shepard tells Bloomberg This Weekend that disappointing Big Tech earnings are intensifying investor concerns about whether massive AI spending will generate sufficient returns, as Alphabet and Intel come under particular pressure. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Lisa Mateo, Shepard also discusses the record $6.3 billion Binance hack and the possibility that North Korean hackers were responsible.

Who is really winning the massive AI infrastructure boom? Check out how Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, NVIDIA, and Meta are splitting the tech pie.

Halloween candy is getting more expensive as higher labor, energy and transportation costs continue to pressure food prices. Stew Leonard Jr., CEO of Stew Leonard's, says bags of popular candy are up about 50 cents from last year, prompting some shoppers to trade down to cheaper options. He joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss how affordability is changing consumer behavior, and how both environmental and economic changes are impacting the business.

A $6 billion crypto hack is putting digital-asset security back in the spotlight. Former CFTC chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, known as "CryptoDad", argues the attack exposed vulnerabilities at an individual firm rather than a failure of underlying blockchain technology. He is also calling for the US to take a more aggressive approach to state-sponsored cyberattacks. He joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the fallout from the hack and why he believes prediction markets should be regulated federally by the CFTC rather than by individual states.

Lonnie Ali, Muhammad Ali's wife & Executive Producer of The Greatest, joins Marc Rosen of Authentic Brands to discuss the first authorized scripted series to take a more intimate look at Muhammad Ali beyond his boxing career. The two speak with Romaine Bostick on "The Close" on October 29, 2026.

Brieane Olson, CEO of PacSun, says that the retailer's core customer is 16 to 24, while it is also tracking differences between Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Drawing on a PacSun Youth Report conducted with GlobalData and surveying 6,000 young people, Olson said mental health ranks as their top priority. She cited PACSUN's ongoing partnership with Selena Gomez and the Rare Impact Foundation as an example of collaborations intended to have lasting value for young customers. She speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close" on October 29, 2026.

Joe Preston, New Balance President and CEO, discussed the company's long-running partnership with the New York City Marathon, which he described as a key part of the brand. More than 300 New Balance associates are in the city for race week, including 200 retail staff at the Javits Center expo, where more than 100,000 visitors are expected over three days. He speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close" on October 29, 2026.

Ice Cube, CEO & Co-Founder of the Big3 basketball league, says audiences want more basketball in the summer and argues that the league has helped professionalize three-on-three play. He describes basketball as a globally beloved sport and say the league is well positioned to grow, noting that it is already recognized as the world's premier professional three-on-three league. He speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close" on October 29, 2026.

Burger King US and Canada President Tom Curtis discussed the chain's comparable-sales growth, cited in the conversation as 8.4%, against an estimate of 6.2%. Curtis said growth is being driven largely by customers who had stopped visiting and are now returning, drawn by a renewed connection to the brand. He speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close."