The Big View
Reuters
SummaryWhat does it take to navigate a world defined by complexity and rapid change? The Big View is your weekly briefing on the forces shaping business, finance, and the global landscape. Each Tuesday, Global Editor Peter Thal Larsen and his team move beyond the headlines, sitting down with top-tier executives, policymakers, and industry experts to dissect the most pressing questions of the moment. This isn’t just an economic commentary; it is a deep dive into the tension between innovation and reality. From the shifting tides of private equity and the mechanics of the U.S. dollar to the sobering physics behind speculative space-age ventures, we strip away the hype to look at the underlying structures at play. We examine how geopolitical fractures affect market resilience, why traditional growth models are being challenged, and even the philosophical paradox of how modern prosperity can coexist with rising societal anxiety. Our format is designed for the curious professional who wants to see the full picture. Whether we are debating the limits of artificial intelligence or the future of European market integration, the goal is always the same: to move past superficial narratives and engage with the fundamental principles of value, risk, and human impact. If you want to understand not just what is happening, but why it matters and where we are heading next, join us for The Big View.
Updated May 26, 2026
Episodes
Buyout barons weather private turbulence
Private equity faces a reckoning as cooling returns and shaky credit markets test the industry’s reliance on scale.
Separating science fiction from fact at SpaceX
Investors should look past the hype of SpaceX and evaluate whether its future projects are rooted in physics or fiction.
Why rich societies became prosperous and anxious
Economic prosperity has surged, yet we are more anxious than ever because we have lost our sense of collective purpose.
Why the dollar could outlast the United States
The US dollar has become a global force that arguably outpowers the United States, raising questions of its future.
Securing joined-up markets in a fractured world
Stefan Leitner explains how Deutsche Borse is strengthening financial market infrastructure amidst global fragmentation.
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