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There’s a global race for robot supremacy.  From Shanghai to Silicon Valley, companies are trying to develop humanoids that can take on physical work. China is emerging as a major player thanks to abundant government support. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Brenda Goh, Reuters bureau chief in Shanghai, and Anna Tong, Reuters technology correspondent in San Francisco, about the drive for humanoid lab...

U.S. President Donald Trump’s budget bill is likely to bake in outsized deficits for years to come. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters columnist Mike Dolan about what that means for U.S. debt levels and the wider economy. Plus, the anxiety stalking treasury markets. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. For information on our privacy and data protection practices visit the T...

Saudi Arabia is signalling it can live with lower oil prices. But will the kingdom’s push to get OPEC allies in line backfire? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Ron Bousso, energy columnist at Reuters, about the risks of a price war. Plus, everything you wanted to know about contango but were too afraid to ask. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. For information on our privacy and...

President Donald Trump’s push to overhaul U.S. academia is putting a spotlight on university finances. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Catharine ("Cappy") Bond Hill, a former president of Vassar College, about college endowments and funding cuts. Plus, we hear about the endowment model of investing. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠here⁠. For information on our privacy and data protect...

A blackout in Spain and Portugal exposes the region’s weak point. Europe’s energy security is fragile and facing challenges on a number of fronts. Relying on U.S. liquefied natural gas to plug a Russian supply gap after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is risky. But what are the alternatives? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to correspondents Marwa Rashad and Riham Alkousaa about Europe’s energy security di...

As the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group meet in Washington DC, the Trump administration's shakeup of the global economy is top of mind. Host Christopher Walljasper talks to Trade and Global Economics reporter David Lawder and Emerging Markets Correspondent Karin Strohecker about what lies ahead for these institutions. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter and the daily...

The mighty greenback is feeling the heat. U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff plans have rattled the dollar’s standing as a safe haven. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to U.S. Economics Editor Dan Burns and Europe Markets Editor Dhara Ranasinghe about the implications for the United States and the rest of the world. ** This podcast has been nominated for a Webby Award in two categories for ou...

Australia is caught in the middle of President Trump’s trade war just weeks ahead of a national election. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters correspondents Kirsty Needham and Wayne Cole about the fallout for Canberra as Beijing and DC face off over tariffs and the U.S. puts a 10% levy on Australian imports. Plus, “no major beef”, hear how cattle farmers in New South Wales are reacting to the ne...

President Trump’s trade war is complicating China’s deflation dilemma. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters Chief Correspondent in China, Antoni Slodkowski, about falling prices and efforts to boost consumer confidence in the world’s second-largest economy. Plus, we hear from China’s “restaurant undertaker”. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter and the daily markets newsletters: Morning...

The world's fastest growing major economy is losing momentum at the worst possible time. Hear how U.S. tariffs could stymie Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development drive and what he is doing about it. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Finance and Markets Editor Vidya Ranganathan and Ira Dugal, editor for financial news in India. Plus, hear how Lamborghini is weathering the economic slowdown in Indi...

Is the U.S. economy in danger of contracting? The vibe on financial markets has gone from “U.S. exceptionalism” to talk of recession risks as President Donald Trump’s trade war commences. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Fed correspondent Howard Schneider about what determines a recession and if it’s ever a good thing. Plus, as the White House talks up the idea of an economic “transition”, we hear ho...

Can a spending bonanza revive Europe’s largest economy? Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Mark John, European economics editor, and Thomas Escritt, senior correspondent in Berlin, to talk debt U-turns and growth. Plus, ladder inspectors and multiple forms - we hear why German businesses say money alone isn't enough to revive growth and cuts to red tape are also needed.  Sign up for the Reuters Eco...

It’s a nightmare scenario for consumer giants. Fed up with high prices and processed products, shoppers are increasingly buying from smaller, “insurgent brands”. So what does it all mean for the conglomerate model of doing business? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Vanessa O’Connell, Reuters global consumer and retail editor and Jessica DiNapoli, U.S. consumer correspondent. Plus, tattoos and condime...

Consumers are in for a bitter wake-up call. The price of coffee beans on wholesale markets has been surging and industry watchers expect that to filter through to grocery stores and cafes. Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by commodities correspondent Marcelo Teixeira to find out the reasons behind the jump and how it may affect consumption.  Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. For in...

U.S. negotiations to end the war in Ukraine have thrown the country’s critical mineral supply in the spotlight. As U.S. trade tensions rise with China, Canada and other trade partners, the supply of these important elements is increasingly coming into focus. Our reporter Ernest Scheyder joins guest host Christopher Walljasper to dig into it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

The Fed and its peers are diverging on interest rates.  President Donald Trump’s threatened trade war is encouraging the U.S. central bank to stand pat while others cut. Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters chief ECB correspondent Balazs Koranyi about what this divergence means and what the risks are. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. For information on our privacy and data protectio...

What does the American president want? That's the question everyone's asking, as economists and policymakers around the world try to get their head around a new era of diplomacy done through trade. Listen to Carmel Crimmins and Americas Economics Editor Dan Burns talk through President Trump’s tariffs and what they mean for businesses and governments. Plus, we hear how the latest escalation in the...

Could Wall Street make life difficult for President Donald Trump? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters Financial Industry and Financial Markets Editor Paritosh Bansal about the risk of bond vigilantes returning if Trump’s policies misfire. Plus, why bond market selloffs are hard to predict. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. For information on our privacy and data protection prac...

Britain’s government needs to get the economy motoring again. Without a clear growth trajectory, it risks having to adopt politically unpopular austerity measures. So, what is it doing and how are investors reacting? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters Editor Alex Smith in Davos. Plus, we hear from Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. For informatio...

How high can it go? The precious metal rallied 27% last year on a cocktail of central bank buying, geopolitical tensions and a favourable rate environment. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Veronica Brown, Reuters Global Industry Editor for metals and mining on all things golden. Plus, how gold’s rally is triggering a boom in wildcat mining in Ghana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans pose a major threat to U.S.-Europe economic relations. How is Europe preparing? Host Carmel Crimmins speaks to Ulrike Malmendier, a member of the German Council of Economic Experts and an economics and finance professor at University of California, Berkeley. Plus, we hear how America’s toymakers are preparing for Trump 2.0. Sign up for the Reuters Econ W...

It's chocolate season - but the price of cocoa has been on a tear over the last year. The global supply of raw cocoa is heavily concentrated in West Africa, which has faced several supply shocks in recent years. On this week's Econ World, we explore the fundamentals impacting the world's cocoa, and how the futures markets are responding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

China has won the race to power electric vehicles – what does that mean for the West? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Greater China Bureau Chief Kevin Krolicki and correspondent Marie Mannes in Stockholm about the implications of Chinese dominance in EV batteries. Plus, we travel to the Swedish town of Skelleftea, roughly 125 miles south of the Arctic circle, to hear about the financial collapse of...

Is it about to get hotter? Host Carmel Crimmins talks price pressures with Rick Rieder, Global Chief Investment Officer of fixed income at BlackRock. Consumer anger over inflation helped propel Donald Trump to victory in the U.S. presidential election. Will his economic policies fan prices higher? Plus, we visit the night markets of Harare to find out what happens when inflation hollows out your c...

What do we do when the machines are smarter than us? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Craig Mundie, former chief research and strategy officer at Microsoft, about how to navigate the age of AI. Plus, when can we expect “autonomous” AI agents to start helping us around the house? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices