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Jessica Karl

Bloomberg Opinion Columnist

Jessica Karl is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist and author of the Bloomberg Opinion Today newsletter.

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The Era of the Solo Unicorn Is Near

Thanks to AI hype, a billion-dollar startup with one person on the payroll could quickly go from fantasy to reality.

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OpinionJessica Karl

The Era of the Solo Unicorn Is Near

Thanks to AI hype, a billion-dollar startup with one person on the payroll could quickly go from fantasy to reality.

Convene Founders Chris Kelly And Ryan Simonetti As WeWork Rival Raises $152 Million to Fuel Expansion

April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

Justin Bieber’s Coachella Set Is a Masterclass in Nostalgia

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April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

Allbirds Pivots to AI. Seriously

A company that makes sneakers out of tree fiber and sugar cane is suddenly in the AI infrastructure business.

Shoppers In Soho As Retail Sales Figures Are Released

April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

The Math on the Iran War Favors ... China

US officials hoping the blockade will force Tehran’s hand should think again.

How Would Trump’s Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Work?

April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

DoorDash Grandma Can’t Deliver Trump a Win in Iran

The president’s photo op for “No Tax on Tips” quickly turned into a press gaggle about the war, Jesus and sports.

President Trump Highlights 'No Tax On Tips' Policy

April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

A Win in Hungary Won’t Erase the Losses in Iran

Mounting tragedies in the Middle East complicate Vice President JD Vance’s attempt to woo Viktor Orban’s voters.

JD Vance Supports Viktor Orbán Election Campaign In Budapest

April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

Maybe Usha Vance Could Teach Kids About the Flag

The second lady’s reading initiative for children is really a marketing campaign for her husband.

Opening Ceremony - Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: Day 0

April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

There’s No Fooling the Pope

The Trump administration shouldn’t ignore the religious leader’s blunt advice.

There’s No Fooling the Pope

March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

Pete Hegseth’s War on the Military Mindset

The head of the Pentagon is trying to change the psychology of US troops, and not for the better.

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March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

The Iran War Is Bringing Back Things We’d Rather Forget

An oil shock, work-from-home mandates and a dissembling president? It’s not 2020, but it sure feels like it.

Virus Pandemic Creates Work From Home Culture

March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

You Should Have a Roof Repair Guy on Speed Dial

As the climate grows hotter and more dangerous, ceilings are collapsing. Homeowners — not insurers — may be forced to foot most of the bill.

Unemployment Rate Rises To 4.4 Percent, Latest Jobs Data Report Shows

March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

How to Dissociate from the First AI War? Watch Fruit Slop

People love to watch fruit and vegetables quarrel on TikTok, but they draw the line at using AI to resurrect dead celebrities.

How to Dissociate from the First AI War? Watch Fruit Slop

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

The US Is Recession-Free But Feels Miserable

The job market is rough. Inflation is rearing its ugly head. And yet, the economy is somehow alright.

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March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

President Trump Is Giving Me Whiplash

I can't keep up with the endless Iran recalibration. Can you?

President Trump Attends Memphis Safe Task Force Roundtable In Tennessee

March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

Is a $2 Trillion Alarm About to Go Off?

As the war rages on, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund is planning for a number of potentially bleak scenarios.

A $1 Trillion Wealth Fund Notes Red Flag in Real Estate Market

March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

Harry Styles Is Selling Sex — Even If Wall Street Won’t

The pop star’s brand Pleasing treats pleasure as a form of well-being. But banks, regulators and social platforms remain wary.

Harry Styles Is Selling Sex — Even If Wall Street Won’t

March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

India Made Friends, But It Forgot How to Influence People

As New Delhi faces a cooking gas crisis spawned by the war in Iran, Prime Minister Modi is finding that his elevated global profile isn’t giving him much edge.

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March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

Memes Won’t Fix an Oil Shock

As the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to most traffic, the White House has embraced bro humor to distract voters from the real crisis: fuel oil and “slowflation.”

President Trump Participates In Kennedy Center Board Meeting

March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

Bring Back the Draft? Finland Never Ended It

Fueled by tinned fish, cigarettes and cinnamon donuts, some 24,000 Finnish conscripts undergo basic training each year.

Bring Back the Draft? Finland Never Ended It

March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

OpinionJessica Karl

War and the Global Economy Are Colliding

Higher energy prices will likely lead to a windfall for Latin America — and a reckoning for Asia’s export economies.

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