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Wall Street Week | Rattner’s trip to China, Nepal’s Gen-Z Uprising, Capitalism 4.0, Succession Cliff

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Steven Rattner warns China’s innovation surge outpaces US trade restrictions, with quantum and semiconductor advances accelerating despite consumer struggles. He urges domestic investment over protectionism to counter Beijing’s tech dominance. Nepal’s Gen-Z protests, fueled by TikTok-driven outrage over wealth inequality, toppled the government in 2025. The uprising highlights social media’s role in mobilizing youth-led movements against systemic economic disparities. IBM’s Quantum System Two debuts as a pivotal step toward scalable quantum computing, bridging classical and quantum workflows. The modular design targets error correction and commercial applications by 2027. A proposed "Capitalism 4.0" model emerges, blending sustainability, AI-driven efficiency, and stakeholder governance. Critics argue it’s a rebrand, but proponents cite it as a necessary evolution amid climate and inequality crises. US small businesses face a "succession cliff" as baby boomer retirements peak. Private equity firms and employee ownership trusts are stepping in to fill gaps, reshaping local economies.
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Live on Bloomberg TVWall Street Week | Rattner’s trip to China, Nepal’s Gen-Z Uprising, Capitalism 4.0, Succession CliffWall Street WeekDecember 6th, 2025, 3:13 PM GMT+0000 This week, Willett Advisors’ Steven Rattner says China’s innovation is surging even as its consumers struggle, and warns that US trade policies won’t slow Beijing down. The real solution, he says, is doing better at home. And, a close look at the social media spark that ignited Nepal’s biggest youth-led protests in decades, toppling the government and revealing the power of perception in global uprisings against inequality. Plus, has capitalism lost its way, or is a new version already emerging? Later, a wave of retirements is reshaping America’s local businesses – succession planning could open opportunities for owners and private markets. (Source: Bloomberg)More From Wall Street Week13:30From TikTok to the Streets: Conspicuous Wealth & Nepal’s Gen-Z Uprising3 hours ago08:30Rattner: US Can’t ‘Out-Negotiate’ China16 hours ago08:55From Chips to Qubits: Inside IBM’s Quantum System Two56:37Wall Street Week | Saudi Foreign Investment, Charitable Places, A Market for All Energy, Zak BrownAll episodes and clipsBloomberg TechnologyThe only daily news program focused exclusively on technology, innovation and the future of business from San Francisco. Hosted by Emily Chang.More episodes and clips43:39Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. in $72 Billion Cash, Stock Deal | Bloomberg Tech 12/5/202506:57HPE’s AI Servers Ready as Soon Data Centers Are, Says CEO04:25Crypto Winter Fears Rise06:21Netflix, Warner Bros. Face Road to Finalizing DealThe David Rubenstein Show"The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" explores successful leadership through the personal and professional choices of the most influential people in business.More episodes and clips24:05David Rubenstein Show: Kevin Hassett24:05The David Rubenstein Show: Maria Sharapova24:06The David Rubenstein Show: Justice Anthony Kennedy24:06The David Rubenstein Show: David SolomonSee all shows

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