In a wide-ranging discussion, Schwarzman also tackled negative interest rates, saying they hinder economic growth and punish consumers. Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman said he was puzzled by Google ’s valuation . Speaking at the Economic Club of New York on Monday , Schwarzman compared the company with a similar company that Blackstone owns , which he said was worth a few billion dollars and that it 's name “ does n’t seem right ” , although he did add that he has not studied WeWork .
Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman said he was puzzled by Google ’s valuation . Speaking at the Economic Club of New York on Monday , Schwarzman compared the company with a similar company that Blackstone owns , which he said was worth a few billion dollars and that it 's name “ does n’t seem right ” , although he did add that he has not studied WeWork .