Biden and Xi’s warmer ties look flimsy
The leaders of the largest economies resumed high-level communication following years of tension. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain how Taiwan as well as anti-China rhetoric ...
16 Nov 202315min
Wind woe opens door for alternative green ideas
Shares of Orsted and Siemens Energy are being battered by their inability to boost profits. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain how trouble in offshore wind may encourage inves...
9 Nov 202321min
Japan’s rates tweak is careful and crafty
The central bank changed its policy to allow higher 10-year bond yields. Unlike the US, it can afford to raise borrowing costs slowly as inflation is low. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews colu...
2 Nov 202314min
Real big energy: Exxon and Chevron swim upstream
The two US oil titans unveiled acquisitions worth more than $100 bln combined within weeks of each other. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss what’s powering the renewed consol...
26 Okt 202315min
Gaza turmoil’s repercussions extend far and wide
Among other consequences, Israel’s new war complicates the path to friendlier relations between itself and Saudi Arabia. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss the possible scenar...
19 Okt 202321min
Smaller banks pose big problems for regulators
Britain’s Metro Bank came close to the brink, while several US regional players failed earlier in 2023. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate whether watchdogs have the right tool...
12 Okt 202319min
Big Four scandals will derail breakup plans
EY and PwC are dealing with issues in their tax and consulting units. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain how falling valuations of rivals like Accenture as well as questions a...
5 Okt 202319min
European listing exodus is just beginning
Building materials firm CRH and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa are among a growing list of companies seeking to decamp from Europe to US exchanges. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists d...
28 Sep 202321min
