Walter Frick

Washington, D.C., United States

Founder and Writer at Nonrival

Contributing Editor at Harvard Business Review

Journalist at Freelance

Editor at Bloomberg Weekend Edition. I don't check Twitter

Articles

The AI Hiring Pause Is Officially Here

3 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Walter Frick

When Microsoft Corp. cut roughly 6,000 jobs this week, it exposed a telling contradiction: While heading into a major boom in the software market, one of the world’s biggest tech companies is laying off people in product management and software engineering. Microsoft hasn’t announced a hiring freeze, but the cuts highlight the risk that artificial intelligence poses to coding jobs writ large.
Microsoft Layoffs Highlight AI-Driven Hiring Pauses

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Walter Frick

A growing number of companies are using artificial intelligence to boost efficiency, sometimes at the expense of human headcount. When Microsoft Corp. cut roughly 6,000 jobs this week, it exposed a telling contradiction: While heading into a major boom in the software market, one of the world’s biggest tech companies is laying off people in product management and software engineering.
Forecast: Will Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Global Economic Growth?

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Walter Frick

Welcome back to The Forecast from Bloomberg Weekend, where we help you think about the future — from next week to next decade. This week we’re looking ahead to IMF-World Bank week. Plus, US startup funding is retreating back to the coasts, AI bosses are joining the Zoom meeting, and box office sales are getting harder to predict.
The ECB Responds to the Trade War

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Walter Frick

Welcome back to The Forecast from Bloomberg Weekend, where we help you think about the future — from next week to next decade. This week we’re looking ahead to the ECB’s rate decision, the potential for US-China decoupling, US-Iran negotiations and more. Oh, and Katy Perry is going to space.
The ECB Responds to the Trade War: The Forecast

1 month ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Walter Frick

Welcome back to The Forecast from Bloomberg Weekend, where we help you think about the future — from next week to next decade. This week we’re looking ahead to the ECB’s rate decision, the potential for US-China decoupling, US-Iran negotiations and more. Oh, and Katy Perry is going to space. The ECB Responds to the Trade WarEven after Donald Trump’s decision to pause some of his “reciprocal tariffs” for 90 days, a significant hit to economic growth is now expected in Europe.
Today's Economic Uncertainty Goes Beyond Trump's Tariffs

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Walter Frick

Welcome back to The Forecast, where we help you think about the future — from next week to next decade. This week we’re looking at the deeper causes of today’s economic uncertainty. Then we’ve got a preview of next week’s US bank earnings and a quarterly prediction market review.
Heathrow Is a Wake-Up Call for Utilities

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Walter Frick

Welcome back to The Forecast, where we help you think about the future — from next week to next decade. This week we’re looking at the ticking time bomb of aging electrical grids, an unpredictable week ahead for tariffs and Trump’s interest in Greenland.
Will Defense Spending Boost Europe’s Productivity?

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Walter Frick

Welcome back to The Forecast, where we help you think about the future — from next week to next decade. This week we’re looking at how European defense spending could boost its private sector, as well as how Jerome Powell will address the market selloff when the Fed meets next week. Plus, a check in on TikTok.
The US Cities Whose Workers Are Most Exposed to AI

Mar 2, 2025 | bloomberg.com | Walter Frick

Welcome back to The Forecast, where we help you think about the future — from next week to next decade. This week we’re looking at the cities most exposed to AI, some niche uses for autonomous vehicles, a US economic slowdown and more.
What It Would Take to Trigger a US Debt Crisis

Feb 16, 2025 | bloomberg.com | Walter Frick

Welcome back to The Forecast, where we help you think about the future — from next week to next decade. This week we’re looking at scenarios for a US debt crisis as well as for peace in Ukraine. Plus, housing, batteries and special trains for the elderly.