
In this episode of the Sound of Economics, former Dutch central bank governor Klaas Knopp and Bruegel director Jeremy Zentelmeier assess Europe’s economic outlook amid the new Israel‑Iran conflict, highlighting the region’s surprising resilience but warning of a negative supply shock from higher gas and oil prices. They discuss how the European Central Bank must monitor inflation expectations for potential second‑round wage effects, drawing lessons from the 2022 Ukraine war. The conversation then shifts to structural challenges—low productivity, overcapacity, and competition from China—and evaluates the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act as a tentative, partly protectionist tool to revive European manufacturing while navigating WTO rules and internal market fragmentation.

The episode focuses on the International Energy Agency's proposal to release a record 400 million barrels of oil from member countries' strategic reserves to counter a sharp price surge caused by the near‑closure of the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks....

In this episode, Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss how once‑sparse industries are becoming crowded with startups and IPOs, focusing on the space sector and the emerging nuclear power market. They highlight the rapid influx of launch companies,...

In this episode, Serena Tang explains how a surge in oil prices could undermine the traditional negative correlation between stocks and bonds that investors rely on for diversification. She outlines how the pandemic-era co‑sell‑off of equities and bonds was driven...

The episode covers a sharp drop in oil prices toward $80 a barrel as markets anticipate the release of strategic stockpiles amid Middle East tensions, while Australian consumer confidence falls and business sentiment turns negative. It highlights China’s surge in...
In this episode, Paula Pant and former financial planner Joe Salcihai answer a listener’s question about the optimal size and placement of an emergency fund. They explain that the right fund size depends on personal risk tolerance and capacity, such...

In this episode of Reuters Morning Bid, Amanda Cooper and Mike Dolan dissect the wild swings in oil prices after former President Trump hinted the Iran conflict could end soon, noting crude jumped $30‑$25 per barrel in a day before...

In this episode, Alan "Aluminium" Clark of CM Group breaks down why aluminium prices have surged to a four‑year high, linking the rally to supply shocks at key refineries, tightening alumina margins, and China’s heavy reliance on Guinean bauxite. He...

In this episode Ryan Morrissey outlines seven common tax filing mistakes, from missing the April deadline and failing to report all income to overlooking new 2025 tax breaks and itemization opportunities. He stresses the importance of accurate personal details, double‑checking...

The episode opens with a discussion of oil prices soaring above $100 per barrel, the sharpest jump in years, and the resulting market fear as higher energy costs threaten corporate earnings, inflation, and consumer spending. Hosts Jon Quass, Rachel Warren,...
The episode breaks down Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress, where To Lam was reaffirmed as General Secretary and an ambitious 10% annual GDP growth plan was set. Analyst Nate Fishler explains how the upcoming March National Assembly elections could further...

The episode examines the sudden surge of oil prices above $100 a barrel, driven by escalating attacks on Persian Gulf infrastructure amid the Iran‑Israel‑U.S. conflict. Journalists Luke Vargas and Joe Wallace explain how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz,...

In this episode Clark Howard breaks down where to find the cheapest groceries in the U.S., citing Consumer Reports data that shows Walmart as the baseline and highlighting that warehouse clubs like Costco and BJ's, as well as Aldi and...

The episode examines how the recent escalation of the Iran‑Israel‑U.S. conflict is pushing oil above $100 per barrel, creating inflationary pressure and market volatility across Asia and the U.S. It highlights the mixed impact on Singapore‑listed agricultural stocks, where upstream...

In this episode, host David interviews Peter Conti‑Brown about his recent essay outlining three possible reforms to the Fed‑Treasury relationship, focusing on discount‑window liquidity and its stigma. They discuss recent remarks by Fed Governor Michelle Bowman and Treasury Secretary Janet...