Consumer Sentiment Subdued Amid Affordability Worries | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily 12/19/2025

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:33:17 +0000

On today's episode of Bloomberg Businessweek Daily, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec discuss US consumer sentiment rising in December by less than expected, as affordability concerns continue weighing on Americans. Bloomberg's Michael McKee joins the show to break it down. Also on today's show, Amazon Robotics Chief Technologist Tye Brady on the roles robotics and automation are playing in the company's warehouse tasks. Plus, Bloomberg's Simon Casey on the global oil market outlook into 2026 as a glut looks likely.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Bloomberg Businessweek Daily Starts
00:04:53 - Michael McKee Talks Fed Outlook for 2026 Amid New Chair Announcement, Weak CPI Flagging 100 Points of Rate Cus Next Year
00:22:47 - Amazon Robotics Chief Technologist Tye Brady on Robotics, Automation, AI Roles in Warehouse Tasks
00:35:07 - Simon Casey Discusses Oil Prices Being Poised to Keep Falling with World Awash in Supply
00:44:48 - Emily Graffeo with Stocks on the Move
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