The US Open Is the Future of Sports

Plus, a political crisis in France, more data on AI and jobs, and the economics of rice.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Fans traverse between courts outside of Arthur Ashe Stadium on Day Five of the 2025 US Open.
Photographer: Ishika Samant/Getty Images North America

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By Walter Frick and Molly Smith

August 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM UTC

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 at what the US Open can tell us about the future of sports. Plus, a political crisis in France, more AI jobs data and the unsung success story of rice.