Latest news with #DamianSassower
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Bloomberg Business of Sports: NFLPA's Secret VC Plan
Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to discuss his latest reporting on the turmoil surrounding the NFL Players Association, including new word that former leaders were working on a secret venture capital fund project. Former NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell hoped that one day it would raise enough money to invest in a stake in an NFL franchise. Also on this week's show: Bloomberg Opinion columnist Adam Minter on his latest column: America Is Undermining Its Soft Power in Sports Kelleigh Irwin Fagan, former collegiate athlete and now partner at CCHA Law discusses the latest in the NCAA
Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
EM Lens: Dusting Off the Global Macro Playbook With Citi's Willer
Emerging market economies are benefiting from better-than-expected growth and inflation expectations, with local rates looking set to outperform amid a more dovish US Federal Reserve. Dirk Willer, managing director and global head of macroeconomic research at Citigroup, joins Damian Sassower, Bloomberg Intelligence's chief emerging-market fixed-income strategist, to assess the fixed-income landscape, with implications for interest rate and currency markets across the globe. Willer and Sassower touch on topics ranging from systematic drivers and foreign positioning to FX-hedge flows and central bank reserves. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Bloomberg
30-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Bloomberg Business of Sports: NFLPA Controversies
Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. New York and New Jersey officials are projecting a $3.3 billion economic boost to the region from hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026. The region will hold eight matches at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, including the final on July 19, 2026, expecting to bring in over 1.2 million fans and tourists, according to an economic impact summary released Monday by the NYNJ Host Committee, the local body responsible for organizing the games. Bloomberg News reporter Sri Taylor joins to discuss her reporting on what the highly anticipated games could mean for local economies. Then, Australian yachtsman and CEO of Red Bull Italy's SailGP team discusses the rise of competitive sailing and an upcoming documentary. Plus, the NFL's players association recently found itself embroiled in controversy that led to the resignation of NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell as well as at least one other executive. Martin Edel, Goulston & Storrs Sports Law Practice co-chair and adjunct professor at Columbia University joins to discuss the latest headlines and potential fallout.
Bloomberg
18-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Bloomberg Business of Sports: Sale of Tampa Bay Rays
Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Apple is expected to win the rights to stream Formula 1 races on Apple TV+ in the United States thanks to a $150 million bid, rights currently held by Disney's ESPN, according to a report by Business Insider. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Media Analyst Geetha Ranganathan breaks down what this means for Apple moving forward. Then, Bloomberg News Global Business of Sports reporter Randall Williams on NBA officially beginning the process to expand for the first time in more than two decades. Why Las Vegas and Seattle are favored Plus, MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi on the pending sale of the Tampa Bay Rays, the upcoming trade deadline and more.
Bloomberg
18-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Ninety One's Kent on Blurring Lines Between EM and DM: EM Lens
Traditional safe havens are misbehaving as the once distinct boundaries between emerging and developed markets begins to blur. Peter Kent, Co-Head of Emerging Market Fixed Income at Ninety One, joins Bloomberg Intelligence Chief EM Fixed Income Strategist Damian Sassower to break down the risks and opportunities facing asset allocators across the globe. Kent and Sassower touch on global trade, supply shocks, capital flows, fiscal balances, investor positioning and currency volatility as the perceived safety of developed market debt is called into question.
