Global economic trends, geopolitical tensions, and corporate developments (October 15–21, 2026).

Open Economics Blog Podcast · Oct 23, 2026 · 39m · transcript

Major headlines highlight artificial intelligence investments facing heightened skepticism following a sharp plunge in neocloud market debuts and warnings from billionaire investors about a potential market bubble. Simultaneously, corporate restructuring takes center stage as Tesla and SpaceX explore a historic multi-trillion-dollar merger, while retail giants like Home Depot and Coca-Cola navigate declining housing markets and sluggish product strategies. On the international stage, geopolitical friction intensifies through diplomatic talks concerning the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the…