Best Committee For Economic Development Podcasts (2025)

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Why did SoftBank sell off its Nvidia stake? 1:20:16

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including Cloudflare’s glitch that briefly broke half the internet, the U.S. House’s overwhelming vote to release all remaining Jeffrey Epstein files, and Anthropic’s discovery of what may be the first largely AI-led global cyber-espio…

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Finance, democracy and accountability: Juan Watterson on Public Accounts Committees in small jurisdictions 29:14

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This episode of ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth’, the CPA’s Podcast, was made in association with ‘Human Coined’, a Podcast series hosted by Geoff Dubrow, Founder and Principal Consultant at Nexus PFM Consulting Inc., a consulting firm specialising in horizontal approaches to policy issues, bringing together Parliaments, Ministries…

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Why Bill Gates is wrong about climate change 1:13:56

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the end of the government shutdown, SoftBank selling off it’s Nvidia stake, and yet another betting scandal in professional sports Next, Bill McKibben is an author, and activist focusing on climate change and other envir…

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHASE FOR BUSINESS - The Small Business Surge: Why Entrepreneurial Growth Is Defying Economic Noise 15:05

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Small business owners are staying optimistic — three-quarters expect revenue gains despite ongoing labor shortages, inflation pressures, and economic uncertainty. Their confidence, fueled by strong demand and increased clarity around tax policy, is driving investment and innovation heading into 2026.…

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The NBA’s betting scandal shows who really runs sports now 1:18:06

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the most recent info on the government shutdown, OpenAI’s deal with Amazon, and Elon Musk’s potential big payday Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Jay Willis, a Fast Company contributing writer and the editor-in-chief of Balls …

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Why Lucy Guo doesn’t think we are in an AI bubble 1:13:15

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the latest on tariffs, layoffs at companies like Amazon and Target, and NBCUniversal’s poaching of Taylor Sheridan. Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Fast Company senior editor Bryan Lufkin about “ghost jobs” and other hiring t…

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Mamdani’s poster designer breaks down modern political aesthetics 1:00:01

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You might not know the name Tyler Evans, but you’ve definitely seen his work. He designed Zorhan Mamdani’s iconic campaign poster, led design for Bernie Sanders’ campaign, and was the Teamster’s creative director. Now the creative director for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Evans has a front-row seat to some of the biggest players in progressive politic…

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Energy's next step: A conversation Williams' Jaclyn Presnal (FROM WILLIAMS AND FASTCO WORKS) 30:29

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Host Greg Lindsay talks to Jaclyn Presnal, Vice President of new energy ventures at Williams. They discuss how her team is developing solutions to navigate growing power demands including carbon capture and solar farms.By Fast Company

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Inside Meta’s AI advertising strategy 1:12:11

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the AWS outage, Anthropic bringing Claude to the web, Apple rolling back liquid glass, X launching a handle marketplace, and the latest on the federal government shutdown. Next, Yaz speak to Fast Company senior staff edi…

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Redefining Representation: Hon. Mmabatho Tembe on Youth, Leadership & Public Service in South Africa 25:36

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In this episode, we’re joined by Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, Deputy Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and one of the youngest to ever hold the role. Her story charts a compelling rise – from community organising and council chambers to presiding over legislative proceedings in one of South Africa’s most dynamic provinces. As a young woman navigatin…

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We need to stop the AI slop before it’s too late 1:10:01

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including renewed trade tensions with China, Instagram’s new approach to protecting minors from harmful content, and Spotify’s new partnership with Netflix. Next, AI video technology has come a long way since 2023’s famous fever dream …

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How to leverage your data for AI - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO 19:11

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In this custom episode brought to you by Capital One, you will hear insights from Capital One’s journey as a data-native organization and leader in enterprise AI. From challenges to tips, we’ll discuss best practices for building a multifaceted data ecosystem that enables people to use data in a well-managed way to better inform key business decisi…

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The house that ICE built 1:09:16

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include OpenAI launching Sora 2, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg stepping down and former PayPal CEO Dan Schulman taking over, Bari Weiss becoming the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, and the latest on the federal government shutdown.…

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Advertising’s reality TV moment goes 'On Brand' with Bozoma Saint-John 1:04:27

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This month’s episode of Brand New World was largely created during Fast Company’s Innovation Festival, which was held in New York City in mid-September. So, we’re bringing you my interview with Bozoma Saint-John, former chief marketing or brand officer at companies including Netflix, Uber, and Beats by Dre—who also just happens to star on The Real …

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How to build a tech stack that enables innovative customer experiences - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO 21:19

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Silicon Valley wants you to stop ‘rolling the dice’ over your future baby’s health 1:24:26

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the federal government shutdown, YouTube settling a lawsuit and paying out $24.5 million to Trump, and a roundup of the latest AI developments. Next, Josh and Yaz speak to senior writer Ainsley Harris about the reproducti…

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How to Accelerate Your Business with Generative and Agentic AI - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO 26:47

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Generative AI and Agentic AI are now raising the stakes on how companies deliver customer value and innovate to stay one step ahead. Accelerating with AI comes down to the long game: technology infrastructure, data, and talent. This episode will focus on practical insights into how top enterprise leaders should approach AI for long term investment,…

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Starbucks' $100 million man shares his vision 1:01:19

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Brian Niccol is on a mission to change how you get your morning coffee, and on this episode, we learn how in Niccol’s first public interview since taking over as Starbucks CEO a year ago. We also run down the latest news on NikeSkims’ first lookbook, Apple’s Liquid Glass launch, and Amazon’s settlement over its deceptive UX — the “Iliad Flow.” Then…

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DD023 - Final Update: Where to listen next (Energy Markets Daily + Fund of Funds Daily) 1:44

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We’re sunsetting GLOBAL REAL ESTATE DAILY. For your daily, institutional-grade brief, subscribe here: Energy Markets Daily – RSS – Apple – Spotify Fund of Funds Daily – RSS – Apple – Spotify This archive stays live for SEO and reference. For capital introductions and inquiries: [email protected]. Welcome to Global Real Estate Daily, an AI-p…

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GLED022 - PCE Reality Check — Inflation Persistence & Deployment Recalibration 5:14

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Welcome to Global Real Estate Daily, an AI-powered podcast by Daily Dominance.Friday, September 26th — PCE Reality Check. While others react to headlines, you get the recalibration playbook that turns inflation persistence into strategic advantage.What you'll get:- PCE data breakdown: Core inflation 2.99% YoY, still 99 basis points above Fed target…

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GLED021 - SNB Decision Day — European Policy Divergence & Global Capital Arbitrage 5:45

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Welcome to Global Real Estate Daily, an AI-powered podcast by Daily Dominance.Today we turn the SNB decision into an edge. While most wait for headlines, you get the execution plan: how a 0% Switzerland, an easing-leaning Europe, and a “slow-walk” Fed create spreads you can actually monetize.What you’ll get:- Market pulse: 10Y UST ~4.15%; CRE finan…

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Unpacking Away’s business model 1:12:41

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On today's episode, co-hosts Josh Christensen and associate editor David Salazar, filling in for Yasmin Gagne, discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Jimmy Kimmel’s return, Nvidia's plans to invest $100 billion in OpenAI, and the Trump administration’s unfounded claims about Tylenol. Next, Yaz speaks to Jess…

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GLED020 - Powell Speech Analysis — Real-Time Market Response & Global Positioning 4:01

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Wednesday morning Powell speech analysis for institutional real estate capital positioning following Fed Chair Powell's real-time market commentary. NEW INTRO FORMAT: Welcome to Global Real Estate Daily, an AI-powered podcast by Daily Dominance. Powell Speech Market Response: Federal Reserve Chair Powell emphasized cautious approach to future rate …

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How to empower developers to focus on the creative aspects of engineering - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO 19:59

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In this custom episode from Fast Company Custom Studio and Capital One, you will learn best practices for how companies can help developers move up the stack, including how to reduce infrastructure management, embrace automation and AI-enhanced development, and equip developers with the right tooling. We’ll discuss these best practices through the …

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GLED019 - Mid-Week Global Analysis — Market Dynamics & Strategic Positioning 4:23

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Tuesday morning mid-week global analysis for institutional real estate capital positioning following sustained post-FOMC momentum. Mid-Week Market Positioning: Federal Reserve's 25bp cut to 4.00%-4.25% maintaining sustained momentum. US 10-year Treasury at 4.14%-4.15% with commercial mortgage rates around 5.78%-6.34%. 30-year mortgage rates around …

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Hon. Donna Skelly (Ontario): Being a Presiding Officer, overcoming barriers for women in politics and the role of the ‘modern’ Commonwealth 15:11

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This episode of ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth’, the CPA’s Podcast, speaks to Hon. Donna Skelly, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in Canada – the first woman in Ontario to hold this prestigious position. We speak about her role as a Presiding Officer and Member of Parliament; the barriers facing women in politics and…

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GLED018 - Week Ahead Positioning — Post-FOMC Momentum & Global Capital Deployment 4:10

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Monday morning week-ahead positioning analysis for institutional real estate capital following post-FOMC sustained momentum. Post-FOMC Week-Ahead Momentum: Federal Reserve's 25bp cut to 4.00%-4.25% creating sustained week-ahead opportunities. US 10-year Treasury at 4.15% showing fourth consecutive session of gains while commercial mortgage rates st…

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GLED017 - Post-FOMC Week Wrap-Up — Global Positioning & Weekend Advantage 3:44

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Friday afternoon post-FOMC week wrap-up analysis for institutional real estate capital positioning following Federal Reserve decision week. Post-FOMC Week Performance: Federal Reserve's 25bp cut to 4.00%-4.25% creating sustained week-long momentum. US 10-year Treasury at 4.14% with 30-year at 4.76% showing market adjustment while commercial real es…

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Navigating the future of agentic AI 48:28

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen are at Fast Company's 2025 Innovation Festival to discuss the latest business news and the event's festivities. Topics include the TikTok deal “framework” with new investors, California lawmakers passing an AI safety bill, Apollo Global Management considering the sale of AOL, and the top…

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GLED016 - Post-FOMC Follow-Through — Global Capital Deployment & Currency-Driven Opportunities 3:49

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Thursday morning post-FOMC follow-through analysis for institutional real estate capital positioning following Federal Reserve decision execution. Post-FOMC Market Follow-Through: Federal Reserve's 25bp cut to 4.00%-4.25% creating sustained momentum. US 10-year Treasury rose to 4.13% with 30-year at 4.74% showing market adjustment while commercial …

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GLED015 - Post-FOMC Global Positioning - Central Bank Divergence & Cross-Border Capital Acceleration 3:56

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Wednesday morning post-FOMC global positioning analysis for institutional real estate capital following Federal Reserve decision execution. Global Central Bank Divergence Execution: Federal Reserve executed anticipated 25bp cut to 4.00%-4.25% range while ECB maintains rates creating 450bp policy spread. Currency-driven acquisition windows now fully…

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WNBA Star Jewell Loyd Is on the Road to a New Black Wall Street 33:04

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Las Vegas Aces star Jewell Loyd has amassed a stack of staggering accolades: garnering two WNBA championships, two Olympic gold medals, and six WNBA All-Star nods, not to mention being anointed as the "Gold Mamba” from the late great Kobe Bryant himself. But Loyd’s impact goes beyond the court. In 2015, she and her brother launched Loyd & Co., a fi…

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GLED014 - FOMC Decision Day - Global Central Bank Divergence & Cross-Border Capital Flows 3:54

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Tuesday morning FOMC decision day analysis for global institutional real estate capital positioning ahead of central bank divergence opportunities. **Global Central Bank Divergence:** Federal Reserve 93% probability 25bp cut to 4.00%-4.25% while ECB holds at 4.50% and BOJ maintains ultra-low rates. Currency-driven acquisition windows emerging for i…

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GLED013 - Week Ahead FOMC Positioning - Rate Cut Certainty, Maturity Wall, Global Capital Flows 3:58

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Monday morning week-ahead positioning for institutional real estate capital ahead of the most consequential FOMC meeting of 2025. **Fed Watch:** 96% probability of 0.25% cut at September 16-17 FOMC. Federal funds rate positioned to move from 4.25%-4.50% to 4.00%-4.25%. 10-year Treasury at 4.082% with new issues at 4.250%. Commercial mortgage rates …

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GLED012 - Fed Easing Setup - CMBS Maturity Wall, Cap Rates Hold, SWFs Pivot 5:28

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- Fed Watch: 92% probability of a 25 bps cut at the September 16–17 FOMC. 10-year UST ~4.04% near a five-month low; 5-year ~3.61%. Bank CRE rates ~5.70–6.22%; agency ~4.91–5.15%. - CMBS: Delinquency 7.29%; office ~11.7%. H1 2025 issuance at post-GFC highs, ~74–75% SASB. ~$150.9B 2025 maturity wall; ~23% office exposure. - Cap Rates: Stabilization c…

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Google gets to keep Chrome. What does this mean for the future of tech? 1:20:56

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the latest jobs report, a busy week for IPOs, and Apple’s new slate of products. Next, Yaz and Josh speak with Fast Company contributing editor Alex Pasternack about Google’s ongoing antitrust case. They cover a federal …

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GLED011 - Thursday ECB Decision Analysis 4:24

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Thursday morning, September 11th, ECB decision day, and while your competition waits for the announcement, we're delivering the decision-day global intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital with the market-moving information. **ECB Decision Day Intelligence:** - Market consensus expecting hold at 2.0% deposit rate (66 out of 69 …

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GLED010 - Wednesday Pre-ECB Positioning 3:15

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Wednesday morning, September 10th, and while your competition waits for tomorrow's ECB decision, we're delivering the pre-meeting global intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital ahead of the curve. **Wednesday Pre-ECB Positioning:** - ECB September 11 meeting tomorrow with market consensus expecting hold at 2.0% deposit rate - …

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GLED009 - Tuesday Central Bank Analysis 4:02

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Tuesday morning, September 9th, and while your competition analyzes yesterday's news, we're delivering the current global intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital for today's advantage. **Tuesday Central Bank Positioning:** - Fed September 16-17 FOMC meeting with 89% probability 25bp cut after weak jobs data - ECB September 11 …

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Why the next great sports movie might be created by a brand 1:04:07

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You know Dick’s Sporting Goods as one of America’s largest and most successful sports retailers. It has used that status to help create an impressive catalog of five feature-length films and 10 short-form or episodic documentaries over the past decade, including the Emmy-winning docs We Could Be King (2014) and The Turnaround (2024). But in August,…

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GLED008 - Monday Week Ahead Positioning 3:47

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Monday morning, September 8th, and while your competition digests weekend news, we're delivering the week ahead global intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital for five days of advantage. **Week Ahead Central Bank Intelligence:** - Fed September 16-17 FOMC meeting with 25bp cut expected after weak August jobs data (22,000 payro…

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GLED007 - Friday Weekend Analysis 7:37

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Friday afternoon, September 5th, and while your competition shuts down for the weekend, we're delivering the global intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital for Monday's advantage. **Weekend Global Positioning:** - Fed September 17 meeting with 99.4% probability of 25bp cut - ECB holding at 2.00% deposit rate after eight cuts s…

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Who is the Spotify super app for? 1:20:55

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include Google being allowed to keep Chrome, Kraft and Heinz splitting back into two companies, and another government funding deadline for Congress. Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Fast Company contributing writer Chris Stokel Walke…

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GLED006 - Thursday Cross-Border Capital Analysis 7:33

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Thursday morning, September 4th, and while your competition focuses on domestic Fed chatter, we're delivering the global intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital across borders and currencies. **Global Central Bank Divergence:** - Fed cutting to 4.25%-4.5% while ECB holds at 2.00% deposit rate after eight cuts since 2024 - Gold…

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GLED005 - Wednesday Mid-Week Analysis 6:49

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Wednesday morning, and while your competition operates on Monday's stale data, we're delivering the mid-week intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital for today's advantage.**Wednesday Market Pulse:**- SOFR steady at 4.34% with September average forecast 4.339%- September 16-17 FOMC meeting approaching with 87% probability of 25…

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GLED004 - Tuesday Market Analysis 6:16

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Tuesday morning, and while your competition is still digesting yesterday's news, we're delivering the intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital for today's advantage. **Tuesday Market Pulse:** - Treasury at 4.25% (slight decrease from previous session) - 2-Year at 3.64% - SOFR steady at 4.34% - Fed funds maintained at 4.25%-4.5%…

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GLED003 - Monday Week Ahead Positioning 6:38

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Monday morning, and while your competition is still catching up on weekend news, we're delivering the week ahead intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital for five days of advantage.**Week Ahead Markets:**- Fed meeting September 17th with 95% probability of 25bp cut- Treasury at 4.23% (down 15bp this month)- SOFR at 4.34% overni…

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Scrutiny and finance: Tuvalu MP Seve Paeniu on the work of Public Accounts Committees in small jurisdictions (In association with the ‘Human Coined’ Podcast) 23:34

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This episode of ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth’, the CPA’s Podcast, was made in association with ‘Human Coined’, a Podcast series hosted by Geoff Dubrow, Founder and Principal Consultant at Nexus PFM Consulting Inc., a consulting firm specialising in horizontal approaches to policy issues, bringing together Parliaments, Ministries…

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002: Weekend Strategic Positioning 6:32

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Friday evening, and while your competition heads to happy hour, we're delivering the weekend intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital for Monday's advantage.**The Week That Moved CRE Markets:**- Treasury moved from 4.73% to 4.68% this week- SOFR down 3 basis points to 4.55%- Impact on $100M+ permanent loans and construction fin…

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Mark Zuckerberg and the soaring cost to protect billionaires 58:28

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook affirming she won't step down despite President Trump threatening to fire her; Elon Musk’s X and xAI suing Apple and OpenAI for anticompetitive collusion; Germany and I…