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The world’s two largest economies are ratcheting up tensions amid a tussle over access to rare earths and chips. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why both sides need to give ground, what a deal might look like, and what happens if it all falls apart. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also vis...

In many cases, the market charges nearly triple what others do, a discrepancy that has put President Trump on the warpath. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how Americans subsidize novel treatments and how tricky it will be to spread the burden. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit meg...

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund and private equity firm Silver Lake are pouring vast resources into their $55 bln acquisition of the ‘FC’ videogame developer. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how the record deal turns received M&A wisdom on its head. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit...

The Supreme Court will rule whether Donald Trump can fire Governor Lisa Cook in a test of the president’s powers over the central bank. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explore the consequences for the US economy and markets if the Fed loses its independence.   Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also...

A $100,000 fee for hiring skilled foreign workers sent panic through tech giants like Google and Microsoft, whose own CEOs once used the H-1B program. In this week’s Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate the plan’s merits and how it clashes with other economic aims. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also v...

Anglo American’s $50 bln agreed merger with Teck Resources reignites the fitful quest by big extractors to join forces in the hunt for metal essential to the energy boom. In this week’s Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate the likely consequences. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/...

The shock success of GLP-1 treatments for obesity carries massive implications for wealthy societies and manufacturers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly alike. In this week’s Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how this would-be jackpot has companies running to keep up. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also v...

Bleak finances, surging far-right support and a key vote that could topple Prime Minister François Bayrou: long-simmering instability in the No. 2 euro zone economy may boil over. In this week’s Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists debate what it means for the bloc’s future. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit...

As President Trump prepares to meet Vladimir Putin, an effort to punish Indian purchases of Russian crude complicates a delicate post-war supply balance. In this week’s Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists discuss how traders view this crucial pincer moment. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Machine learning is already saving office workers from laborious research, but it also could herald the end of professional services’ fee structure. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate how lawyers, auditors and other consultants can mitigate the risk. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit...

Tokyo wants companies to embrace dealmaking to boost the low-growth economy. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why the $33 bln buyout of Toyota Industries and failed $46 bln bid for Seven & i offer a poor verdict on the official value push. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphon...

Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley all released results in recent weeks. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why, despite looming tariffs and stubborn inflation, these lenders appear to be firing on all cylinders – but also why it may not last. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visi...

Europe is still reeling after the US president announced 30% levies on all exports. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate how Brussels and others can react, and why, given the thus far measured response, Trump has reason to push even harder. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm...

The budget law passed by the US president’s Republican Party may add $3 trln to the debt while cutting healthcare, green energy and more. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss the consequences for firms across the globe that were banking on an American boom. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also...

The Japanese steelmaker pushed its $14.9 bln bid for United States Steel past the line with some big concessions. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate the golden share it handed to the US government and what this means for others eyeing stateside expansion.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CoreWeave, Circle Internet Group and Chime Financial all enjoyed dizzying success after their stock market debuts. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why investors are scrambling to own these companies and how scarcity may be adding to their allure. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit...

The outbreak of armed conflict between the two nations is a perilous new front in the ongoing Middle East hostilities. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss the dissonance between a mild market response and the manifold paths to further escalation. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit mega...

The Tesla and SpaceX billionaire boiled over with criticism of the US president after leaving his government cost-slashing role. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate the tale of the tape for the bruising bust-up. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of tar...

Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon.com and Meta Platforms are set to spend $320 bln this year on data centres and other kit to power advanced chatbots. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why investors are willing to support a long game that will yield a return. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also v...

Amid the tariff volatility, shares of companies from Burberry to Hasbro have gyrated when reporting financial results. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate why investors are rattled, how CEOs are responding, and whether the listed life looks less appealing. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also v...

The yellow metal’s value rose by over a third in the past year, as volatile markets and a sliding dollar highlight the oldest safe haven. On this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate the degree to which investors may be seeking a hedge against the whims of states. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also vi...

The US inked a deal with the UK and agreed to freeze triple-digit tariffs on China. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain what these agreements reveal about the Trump administration’s negotiating hand, and what trade is likely to look like in the future. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visi...

The Sage of Omaha is preparing to step down, handing the reins of Berkshire Hathaway over to Greg Abel. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate the challenge of putting an enviable cash pile to work in the shadow of an investing legend’s track record. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit mega...

The Li clan is facing political hurdles as it tries to offload the docks business to BlackRock for $23 billion. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why China objects, and why it might create bigger problems for inward investment. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Across multiple administrations and both political parties, the United States has steadily sought to contain the rise of the People’s Republic. In this week’s Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss the measurable extent of the break between the global titans. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit me...