Viewsroom

Nov 06 2024 425 ep. 21 mins 2k
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Breakingviews columnists talk about the big numbers, crunchy deals and nasty spats in global business and economics, offering a weekly dose of financial insight that goes beyond the concise and provocative views readers get from our columns every day.

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Trump 2.0: taxes, tensions, tariffs, turbulence

Nov 06 2024 21 mins  
In a decisive comeback victory for his third White House run, Donald Trump notched gains across a wide set of voters and issues. In this week’s Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate the chaotic consequences now looming worldwide. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/

Robust banks impair pleas for lighter regulation

Oct 31 2024 24 mins  
Lenders on both sides of the Atlantic are doing relatively well, despite concerns over the effect of shifting rates. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate what is driving growth, and why CEOs are simultaneously bemoaning increased scrutiny from watchdogs.

UK budget is a tightrope walk over a black hole

Oct 23 2024 15 mins  
Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is due to set out tax and spending pledges while hemmed in by campaign promises and economic reality - even if debt rules are tweaked. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss the tall task of selling it to the public and markets. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practic

Return-to-office gets leg up on work-from-home

Oct 16 2024 17 mins  
A stern back-to-the-desks missive from tech giant Amazon.com represents a new salvo in the battle over post-pandemic norms. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss the weakening position for employees as hiring slows, and the possible unintended consequences. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practice

China’s stock market bazooka is yet to fire

Oct 09 2024 21 mins  
The People’s Republic recently unveiled a raft of measures to solve a housing bust and support the market, producing a pop of post-vacation enthusiasm. That’s now waning as investors await a bigger move. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss what comes next. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection prac

Middle East turmoil edges closer to global economy

Oct 03 2024 19 mins  
Military escalation between Iran and Israel may at some point affect the price of oil. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate how the conflict may prompt a fresh inflationary headache for central banks – and how Saudi Arabia might offset that risk. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may

AI is a black hole of bits, chips and power

Sep 26 2024 19 mins  
OpenAI’s ChatGPT kicked off a race to develop ever-more-sophisticated artificial intelligence. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingvews columnists dissect the vast amount of data-crunching bots and power required to feed it, investments that could cost trillions of dollars. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. Yo

Bank mega-M&A gets tantalisingly close in Europe

Sep 19 2024 23 mins  
UniCredit, the $68 bln Italian lender, grabbed a 9% stake in Germany’s $16 bln Commerzbank. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists argue that a full merger makes financial sense, but potentially not for unions or the under-fire government in Berlin. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also

Telegram and X expose tech platforms’ new reality

Sep 12 2024 19 mins  
The arrest of Pavel Durov, founder of the controversial messaging app, and the ban of X in Brazil shows state officials are not afraid to intervene in Big Tech. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate what it means and how CEOs should manage the threat. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You m

Seven & i deal will test Japan’s financial renewal

Sep 04 2024 20 mins  
Couche-Tard’s takeover interest in the 7-Eleven owner is a pivotal moment for the country’s efficiency drive. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why Tokyo ought to wait to see how the target reacts before opining, and how a deal could easily turn hostile. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection pra