Is another financial crisis on the horizon? Wall Street fears new crash

Is another financial crisis on the horizon? Wall Street fears new crash

Author: Ben Norton April 6, 2026 Duration: 13:54
Is the United States on the verge of another financial crisis? Some top Wall Street executives fear the bankruptcies in the $3 trillion private credit industry could spread, as firms prevent investors from withdrawing their capital, in what resembles a bank run. Then there are problems with the AI bubble and Big Tech stock market bloat. Ben Norton explains. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1cx9Zk6WZk Check out our other video explaining how the Iran war will transform the global economy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kocFwbTbs1Q Topics 0:00 New financial crisis coming? 0:36 Private credit industry 1:27 Cockroaches in private credit 2:18 Bank run similarities 3:32 Bank exposure 5:13 (CLIP) ex Goldman Sachs CEO 6:06 Trump admin scheme 7:55 Blackstone CEO funded Trump 8:48 AI and software companies 9:13 AI bubble 9:42 Big Tech Magnificent 7 (Mag 7) 10:13 US stock market bubble 10:40 AI drives US GDP growth 11:11 Most Americans in recession 11:43 Richest 10% consume 50% 11:57 Iran war, energy crisis, food 13:17 Outro

Trying to make sense of international headlines often feels like seeing only the ripples on the water's surface, without understanding the powerful currents moving beneath. Geopolitical Economy Report, hosted by journalist Ben Norton, dives into those deeper forces. This isn't just a recap of the day's events; it's a dedicated exploration of how economic systems, historical context, and raw power politics fundamentally shape global conflicts and alliances. Each episode builds on the work of the independent news outlet of the same name, translating its original journalism and analysis into a compelling audio format. You'll hear detailed discussions that connect financial policies to social movements, or trace the historical roots of a modern trade war, always with an eye toward understanding the larger, changing structure of the world. For anyone tired of superficial news cycles and seeking a more substantive, connected perspective on why nations and institutions act the way they do, this podcast offers a crucial and clarifying lens. Tune in for a regular dose of context that the mainstream frequently overlooks.
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