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This Week in Business

This Week in Business

By: The Wharton School
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 Bringing together top leaders, innovators and renowned faculty from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania discussing topics that matter to consumers and the business world.

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  • How Fed Policy and Trade Talks Shape Market Expectations

    How Fed Policy and Trade Talks Shape Market Expectations
    Oct 31 2025
    Jeremy Siegel, Emeritus Professor of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, analyzes the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decisions, the evolving U.S. labor market amid AI-driven changes, and the global economic implications of renewed U.S.-China trade negotiations.

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    12 mins
  • NBA Gambling Scandal Highlights Integrity Risks in Sports Betting

    NBA Gambling Scandal Highlights Integrity Risks in Sports Betting
    Oct 29 2025
    Rob DiGisi, Lecturer in Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss how recent gambling indictments involving NBA figures reveal the complex intersection of legality, ethics, and integrity in professional sports—and why issues like prop bets, player vulnerability, and federal cooperation continue to shape the future of regulated sports wagering.

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    13 mins
  • How Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Helping Buyers Navigate Expensive Housing

    How Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Helping Buyers Navigate Expensive Housing
    Oct 24 2025
    Ben Keys, Wharton Real Estate Professor, discusses the renewed interest in adjustable-rate mortgages, outlining how these products can offer short-term savings for homebuyers facing steep housing costs and elevated interest rates, while also exploring the long-term risks and strategic considerations involved.

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    11 mins
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