Behind Britain’s self-inflicted financial crisis
Sterling fell to a record low and gilt yields soared after finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled a raft of unfunded tax cuts. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain the long-te...
28 Sep 202219min
Italy’s first female leader, Amazon’s monopoly
Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni is favourite to become prime minister after Sunday’s election. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate how she will handle Rome’s debt, which is expe...
22 Sep 202222min
Disney’s big ESPN choice, Rio Tinto Mongolia drama
Activist Dan Loeb backed away from his demand that the $203 bln media firm sell its sports network. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate whether it’s the right move. And the $94 ...
15 Sep 202218min
The consequences of Europe’s energy crisis
As Russian President Vladimir Putin cuts off gas through a key pipeline, Breakingviews columnists discuss the response from UK and European governments, how the shutdown could have some longer-term be...
8 Sep 202219min
Chinese audits, Vaccine wars, UK tax cuts
Beijing will let companies submit to U.S. audit requirements. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists argue only weak firms will comply. Also, Pfizer and Moderna’s legal battle is unlikely...
1 Sep 202226min
Do hybrid vehicles help or hurt the environment?
Automakers like Toyota still favour cars that run on both batteries and fossil fuels. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate whether this is smart given shoddy power grids and risi...
25 Aug 202223min
Walmart inflation alarm, Unilever’s pricey remedy
America’s largest private employer’s market value fell $35 bln amid a profit warning. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how customers shifting to low-margin food is a harbing...
28 Juli 202220min
China’s multi-layered property crisis explained
Homeowners in the world’s second-largest economy are refusing to pay mortgages on unbuilt homes. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists describe how government deleveraging policy destabi...
21 Juli 202221min
