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
Ukraine’s long shadow on business and geopolitics
It’s been 12 months since Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bloody invasion. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how energy markets have changed for good, how defence companie...
23 Feb 202317min
The big bet against Japan’s new central bank boss
The world’s third largest economy picked Kazuo Ueda to be governor of the Bank of Japan. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss the challenges facing this outsider as internationa...
16 Feb 202317min
