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Here's Why

Here's Why

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Here's Why: Where we explain one news story in just a few minutes with help from our experts at Bloomberg.

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  • Here’s Why the US Might Expand Its Dollar Safety Net

    Here’s Why the US Might Expand Its Dollar Safety Net
    May 1 2026

    Currency swap lines have long been a key tool for moving dollars around the global financial system in times of stress. Now US officials are considering expanding their use beyond crises, as more countries in regions like the Gulf and Asia seek access. Our Senior Editor Alister Bull joins Caroline Hepker to discuss.

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    8 mins
  • Here's Why Untangling Global Shipping Will Take Months

    Here's Why Untangling Global Shipping Will Take Months
    Apr 24 2026

    Hundreds of ships have been trapped in the Persian Gulf by the Iran war, with transit through the Strait of Hormuz reduced to a trickle. Even when the war ends, recovering from the disruption will take some time. Our oil and shipping reporter Weilun Soon joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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  • Here’s Why Some AI Might Be Too Dangerous To Release

    Here’s Why Some AI Might Be Too Dangerous To Release
    Apr 17 2026

    A new AI model from Anthropic has sparked cyber security fears from Washington to Wall Street. The company has limited the release of Mythos because of concerns that in the wrong hands, it could provide hackers with new tools. Is this a new phase of AI development? Bloomberg Opinion columnist Parmy Olson joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    9 mins
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