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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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  • weekly
  • Avg 21 min
  • English

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  • May 21 · 21 min

    Private credit casts a shadow across Wall Street

    Bumper returns promised by the $3.5 trln non-bank lending industry are giving way to rising defaults and falling income. In this week’s Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists discuss how old-guard financiers juiced the trade with extra leverage, and the fresh dangers it poses.

  • May 14 · 21 min

    India is patient zero for AI job loss onslaught

    The country’s $4 trln consumer-led economy is already seeing a slowdown in hiring and firms like Oracle are laying off staff. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why India is so vulnerable and how the situation may play out elsewhere. Breakingviews: AI job shock risks throttling India’s consumption Breakingviews: India IT needs new model to code past AI crunch 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 targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 7 · 24 min

    Elections raise stakes of Britain’s fiscal dilemma

    With UK 10-year debt yielding 5%, roughly the highest in over a decade, PM Keir Starmer may face brutal losses in local polls. He could then leave, or steer left. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss the impact on the country’s budget policy and markets. 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 targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 30 · 21 min

    Europe oil shortages create Wile E. Coyote moment

    The Iran conflict is showing no signs of ending with the price of crude teetering above $100 a barrel. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how the fallout from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will be felt acutely in Europe when the crunch arrives. Breakingviews: Oil market’s demand crunch is about to go global Breakingviews: Airline fuel cloud lacks 2022-style silver lining 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 targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 23 · 22 min

    Beijing auto jamboree ponders battery conundrum

    The world’s largest carmakers descended on the Chinese capital for the industry’s annual shindig. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate whether $100-a-barrel oil will jolt demand for electric vehicles, or if economic pain will deter consumers from splurging. Breakingviews: Oil shock will speed electric cars’ comeback 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 targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 16 · 22 min

    Gloomy global economy looks light on solutions

    Economists gathered this week for the IMF and World Bank meetings amid soaring oil prices. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how debt-laden countries face an impossible task of managing inflation, higher rates and defence demands while protecting voters.

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