The Economics Show: Would Trump’s tariffs really be that bad?
Trump is returning to office with many of the same policies that characterised his last term. And for economists, none looms larger than the prospect of significant new tariffs. But are tariffs really...
1 Joulu 202433min
France’s bond market sell-off
French bond markets take a tumble, Russia threatens a hypersonic missile attack on Kyiv, and Ireland goes to the polls. Plus, Hong Kong’s crypto play.Mentioned in this podcast:Crime boss takes on Sinn...
29 Marras 202411min
Canal+’s blockbuster London listing
Vivendi prepares to spin off Canal+ for a London listing. Christine Lagarde says trade wars threaten global GDP. Sir Alex Younger, former head of UK’s MI6, discusses Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s prop...
28 Marras 202410min
Ceasefire deal reached in Israel-Lebanon war
Israeli and Lebanese leaders agree to a ceasefire, and Mexico hits back at US president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Plus, President Joe Biden is rushing to cement his legacy during his final we...
27 Marras 202410min
Kennedy injects uncertainty into big pharma
The US Department of Justice is seeking to drop two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump, and Robert F Kennedy Jr’s nomination for top health role is concerning the pharmaceutical industry. Plu...
26 Marras 202410min
Wall Street’s ‘sigh of relief’ over Trump’s Treasury pick
Huawei is poised to launch its first flagship phone that can run its own apps, and Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Treasury is seen across Wall Street and Washington as a pragmatic pick. COP29 has p...
25 Marras 202411min
The Economics Show: What does a Trump presidency mean for immigration?
Michael Clemens of George Mason University is an expert on the economics of migration, and a scholar of its history. With the newly elected President Trump promising to deport millions of immigrants, ...
24 Marras 202430min
Swamp Notes: Anthony Scaramucci unpacks Trump’s cabinet
Donald Trump mostly nominated mainstream conservatives to his first cabinet after the 2016 election. Some high-level appointees back then barely knew Trump, but this time around, he’s selected close a...
23 Marras 202418min
