Politicians and policy wonks diverge on economy
Prominent policymakers and world leaders met in Washington last week to discuss the economic outlook. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why US politicians are taking a rosier...
20 Apr 202311min
Commercial property pain is only just beginning
Valuations of offices and shopping malls are under threat as rising interest rates ratchet up the cost of buying real estate. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how inflation ...
13 Apr 202313min
WWE and UFC merger mania is quite the production
The wrestling heavyweight has agreed to merge with Endeavor’s mixed martial arts franchise in a $21 bln deal. In this Viewsroom episode, Breakingviews columnists discuss why the transaction makes sens...
6 Apr 20239min
Alibaba breakup sends positive vibes to investors
The $265 bln Chinese tech giant is splitting into six pieces. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how the move could be replicated by peers like Tencent and how Beijing’s busin...
30 Mar 202312min
Credit Suisse rescue sends shockwaves far and wide
The ailing Swiss lender was saved by UBS with a $3 bln takeover. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate why the deal pushes up bank funding costs, how the new mega-lender affects S...
23 Mar 202318min
SVB’s collapse casts long and global shadow
The US bank’s failure sparked a mass selloff in bank stocks. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate the causes of investor jitters, the long-term implications of intervention by go...
16 Mar 202316min
China’s unambitious goals reflect growing worries
The People’s Republic is hoping to deliver 5% GDP growth this year and is creating a new finance watchdog. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how jitters in real estate could ...
9 Mar 202318min
UK’s Brexit fix has perks for all sides
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak agreed a trade deal with the European Union this week. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain what the accord will mean for future relations between Bri...
2 Mar 202312min
