Reuters Econ World
Join Reuters journalist Carmel Crimmins every week as she and her guests pick apart a key economic principle behind the world’s news. Get beyond buzzwords and technical terms to understand the ideas and debates shaping the global economic agenda.
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Rerouting the Gulf
Gulf nations are scrambling to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Timour Azhari, chief correspondent in Saudi Arabia, about the mania for pipelines and the geopolitical hurdles to diversification.
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Fed talk
Kevin Warsh wants the U.S. central bank to talk less. But is silence really golden for the economy? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Federal Reserve correspondent Howard Schneider and European Central Bank correspondent Balazs Koranyi about keeping policy debates behind closed doors and letting the markets figure things out for themselves.
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Brexit: Is that it? – Live from London
A decade after Britain voted to leave the European Union the debate around reversing it has re-ignited. Transatlantic tensions and the battle over No. 10 have put Brexit back under a spotlight. Host Carmel Crimmins takes the stage at Reuters NEXT to talk “de-Brexiting” with Europe editor Rachel Armstrong and UK bureau chief Kate Holton.
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The World Cup economy
Is it football? Is it soccer? Whatever the name, it’s big business. On this episode of Econ World, sports economist and author Stefan Szymanski joins host Carmel Crimmins to explore how the World Cup became a multi-billion-dollar spectacle, and why the 2026 event is shaping up to be the biggest yet. Plus, find out how an economist predicts the World Cup winner.
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Class dismissed: The economics of U.S. higher education
America’s small private colleges are facing declining enrollment, rising debt, and mounting closures. Is higher education in crisis or simply adapting to a new market environment? On this episode of Reuters Econ World, Jon Marcus of the Hechinger Report joins host Carmel Crimmins to unpack the economic forces reshaping universities, from tuition models to demographic shifts, and explore what it al
Trump’s problem
What starts at the checkout line often ends at the ballot box. President Trump’s war in Iran is driving up the price of gasoline and groceries making inflation one of the defining issues in U.S. politics right now. With the midterms just months away, host Carmel Crimmins talks to Sally Buzbee, Reuters U.S. editor, and U.S. economics editor Dan Burns about the political and economic consequences of
Inside Europe’s shortest workweek
People in the Netherlands on average spend less time working than any other advanced country - just 32 hours a week. Could the rest of the world follow their lead? On this week’s episode of Econ World, guest host Ethan Plotkin meets workers in Amsterdam who have Fridays off and speaks with the chief economist at the Dutch Statistics Office to hear how shorter work hours are impacting the economy.
Kevin Warsh’s policy trap
President Trump’s pick for Fed chair is facing a multi-trillion-dollar high-wire act. The Iran war is ratcheting up inflationary pressures as the jobs market weakens. Raising or cutting interest rates right now could be problematic. But doing nothing is also risky with President Trump determined to see the Fed cut rates. On this episode of Reuters Econ World, U.S. economics editor Dan Burns joins
The economics of $60-plus cigarettes
Australia's sky‑high cigarette taxes have slashed smoking rates - but they have also helped fuel a booming black market for illicit tobacco. Host Carmel Crimmins speaks with Assistant Customs Minister Julian Hill and economist Lachlan Vass on whether Australia’s tobacco excise has overshot its mark - economically and politically.
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Safe havens
What’s the best refuge for investors in times of crisis? Traditional safe-haven assets, including gold and the yen, are faltering as the war in Iran rattles markets. Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Reuters Morning Bid hosts Mike Dolan and Anna Szymanski to unpack what 'safe' really means in a world of inflation, energy shocks and geopolitical risk.
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Live podcast: The affordability gap
Hear Carmel Crimmins live from New York with A Starting Point's (ASP) Chris Evans and Mark Kassen as they examine the ways Gen Z has been hit by the cost of living crisis and look for solutions. Watch as NYC council member Chi Ossé and Aaron Hedlund from the White House Council of Economic Advisers join them on stage for a bipartisan discussion of how young people are affected by the affordability
Will Trump’s Iran war jumpstart the EV revolution?
The U.S. electric vehicle market was bracing for an “EV winter” after President Trump’s policies championed gas-powered cars. Then he went to war with Iran. Can the energy crisis caused by that conflict turn things around for EVs? Reuters U.S. autos editor Mike Colias joins host Carmel Crimmins to talk pump prices, politics and the psychology of buying a car.
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Adam Smith’s time to shine
The “father of capitalism” has some lessons for the global economy. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to European economics editor Mark John about why Adam Smith’s observations on trade, the super-rich and productivity in “The Wealth of Nations” still resonate 250 years after the book’s publication.
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The Gulf’s nightmare scenario
Gulf states are paying the price for the U.S. war in Iran. Iranian missile and drone strikes are upending their image as a safe haven in an unsafe region and forcing investors to reprice the risk of doing business there. Reuters Gulf Bureau Chief Maha El Dahan joins host Carmel Crimmins to talk about the economic fallout for these energy-rich states and what it means for their investment pledges a
Iran: supply shock
President Donald Trump’s war in Iran risks a major blow to the global economy. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to U.S. economics editor Dan Burns and European economics editor Mark John about what a surge in energy prices means for inflation, growth and the U.S. midterm elections.
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(Middle) power play: de-risking from America
Global trade is being rewritten as U.S. allies scramble to “de‑risk” from Washington. Reuters Editor-at-large for Finance and Markets, Mike Dolan, joins host Carmel Crimmins to unpack why America has suddenly become the world’s biggest economic uncertainty - and what this shift means for China, Europe, and the future of globalization.
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The big shrink
Will weight-loss drugs fuel the global economy, or give it indigestion? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Michele Gershberg, global health editor and U.S. business editor David Gaffen about the impact of falling obesity rates on consumer spending, productivity and government finances.
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Dating apps
They promise to help you find 'the one' but dating apps face a strange economic incentive: every successful match means losing two customers. This week, Carmel Crimmins digs into the multibillion‑dollar business of online love - how apps keep you swiping, why Gen Z is pulling back, and whether AI could rewrite the entire model.
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Kevin Warsh
President Trump’s pick to run the Federal Reserve says it needs “regime change” but can the nominee deliver an overhaul? Kevin Warsh has criticized the Fed on everything from interest rates to how it communicates. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Fed correspondent Howard Schneider about what Warsh wants and how it might go.
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Mission critical: Trump and the mineral race
The United States is scrambling to break China’s chokehold on critical minerals. From government equity stakes to fast-track permits for deep sea mining, the Trump administration is racing to access the essential elements for AI and national defense. Reuters’ Ernest Scheyder unpacks the high‑stakes scramble and what it means for the global economy.
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Just noise? Investing in turbulent geopolitical times
From Venezuela to Greenland to attacks on the Federal Reserve, the geopolitical hits keep coming. So, how do you spot the events that will move markets? Geopolitical analyst Marko Papic joins host Carmel Crimmins to talk risk, at home and abroad
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Is Big Tech too big to slow down?
The AI arms race is making Big Tech even bigger. Is their AI
obsession bad for the U.S. economy? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to anti-trust scholar Tim Wu about Silicon Valley’s big players and what their dominance of the digital economy means for consumers.
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Venezuela and the resource race
President Donald Trump has been clear: one big reason for toppling Nicolás Maduro is to gain more access to Venezuela’s oil assets. But will U.S. oil companies heed his call? Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Reuters Energy Columnist Ron Bousso to discuss how the U.S. action over the weekend will impact energy markets, and why the world may be entering a new era of resource competition.
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A divided Fed
Is division the new normal at the U.S. central bank? President Donald Trump wants Chair Jerome Powell's successor to push through big rate cuts next year but officials are divided over the Fed's future path. Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Reuters Fed and economics reporter Ann Saphir to talk politics, economics and what 2026 might bring.
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Labor market limbo
The U.S. economy is humming along nicely; the labor market not so much. Job creation is slowing and so is the supply of workers. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters U.S. economics editor Dan Burns about the forces reshaping America’s workforce.
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Trump’s economy — Live from New York
Listen to Carmel Crimmins live from New York as she discusses President Donald Trump's ambitions for the US economy. US editor Sally Buzbee and Federal Reserve correspondent Howard Schneider take the stage at Reuters NEXT to weigh the president's economic performance in his first year of this term.
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Interview with European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane
The euro zone’s economic outlook is steady – can it really stay that way? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Philip Lane, chief economist at the European Central Bank about tariff turmoil, Fed independence and getting the euro zone out of its low-growth rut.
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Currency as a lifeline
Argentina’s Javier Milei needs dollars to keep his economic overhaul on track. The Trump administration’s financial support buys him time but doesn’t solve the problem of what to do with the peso. Argentina’s currency trades in a band to help fight inflation but critics say it is overvalued. Reuters chief correspondent for emerging markets Karin Strohecker joins host Carmel Crimmins to talk curren
Bubble talk – Part 2
What if the AI investment boom goes wrong? Host Carmel Crimmins and Reuters editor-at-large Mike Dolan reconvene to look at the real-world impact of the dash for artificial intelligence and the role national security is playing in the multi-billion dollar spending spree.
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Art Heists
What are the economic forces shaping this shady trade? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Christopher A. Marinello, the CEO and Founder of Art Recovery International, about supply and demand in the illegal market for stolen art. Plus, why rare watches are so sought-after by thieves.
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Energy war
Russia and Ukraine aren't just fighting with missiles. They're waging an all-out energy war, targeting power grids and oil installations. U.S. President Donald Trump is raising the stakes with sanctions on Russia’s biggest oil companies. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Guy Faulconbridge, Russia bureau chief and Dmitry Zhdannikov, energy and commodities editor for Europe, the Middle East and Africa,
China's five-year plan
China’s top policymakers are finalizing the next five-year plan for the world’s second-largest economy. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters Greater China bureau chief Kevin Krolicki on what to expect from a bureaucratic exercise that ripples around the world.
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Bubble talk
Questions over the valuations of AI companies hang over the global economy as CEOs, pundits and policymakers grapple with the real impact this quantum leap in technology is having. Host Carmel Crimmins and Reuters editor-at-large Mike Dolan examine the debate around a potential AI bubble.
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Wealth taxes
A gaping hole in the national finances is at the heart of France’s political crisis. Can a tax on the super-rich help? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Paris-based senior correspondent Leigh Thomas and Francesco Canepa, senior European economics correspondent, about the pros and cons of taxing wealth.
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Supply chains
A series of unexpected events have caused mass disruptions to supply chains. On this week's podcast, host Carmel Crimmins and global managing editor Mark Bendeich unravel how companies, nations and consumers are moving past the initial shock to rework entire strategies.
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American capitalism
President Trump’s interventions are raising questions about the U.S. approach to free markets. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters U.S. business editor David Gaffen and White House correspondent Trevor Hunnicutt about recent White House deals with U.S. corporates and what they mean for American capitalism.
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Britain - mind the gap
In a world of surging borrowing costs, the UK is a standout. Is talk of a possible fiscal crisis overblown? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Kate Holton, Reuters UK bureau chief, and Dhara Ranasinghe, financial markets editor for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, about Britain’s finances and the pressure to close the fiscal gap.
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The Fed and the rest of the world
The political storm engulfing the U.S. central bank risks sucking in the rest of the world. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Elisa Martinuzzi, Reuters financial industry and markets editor for Europe, European economics correspondent Francesco Canepa and Mark Bendeich, global managing editor for economics, politics and world news, about how other countries are reacting to President Trump’s attempt to
AI Energy
Artificial Intelligence is burning through electricity. Guest host Kim Vinnell speaks to tech reporter Jeffrey Dastin, energy correspondent Laila Kearney and Colleen Howe, who covers China's power industry, about the new energy race between tech giants, and intensifying geopolitical rivalries.
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Statistics: Trump's firing rocks the foundations of economics
The dismissal of the head of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is raising questions about the reliability of U.S. data. Host Carmel Crimmins gets a briefing on the importance of data by U.S. economics editor Dan Burns and emerging markets chief correspondent Karin Strohecker, and what lies ahead if economists can't trust it.
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Overtourism
Summer is here and crowds are getting booed in some places in the world. Host Carmel Crimmins looks at the economic trade-offs at play in mass tourism as backlash grows in places like Spain and Japan. Listen to Charlie
Devereux, in Madrid and John Geddie, in Tokyo, as they examine local responses and share a couple of top tips for those venturing out.
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Europe’s defence boom
The region’s decision to spend more on guns has helped make it an investor darling despite an economy still in the doldrums. But will the promised spending splurge give Europe’s economy a big boost or just stretch its weak finances even further? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to European Economics Editor Mark John about the potential implications.
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Fast lane
There’s a race going on between the world’s two largest auto makers, China and the United States, and the People’s Republic is out in front.
Host Carmel Crimmins talks innovation, protectionism, competition and who gets left behind with Reuters Greater China bureau chief Kevin Krolicki and global autos editor Brian Thevenot. Tortoise economies, and hot pot in cars to come.
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'Shadow Fed chair'
The world’s most important central bank is at the center of a succession drama. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Dan Burns, Americas economics editor, and Federal Reserve correspondent Howard Schneider about the possibility of a central banker in-waiting, and what that would mean for the global economy. *This podcast was updated to fix a missed question by Carmel at the 17:40 minute mark.
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Stablecoins
Top central bankers aren’t impressed with the global stablecoin craze. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Hyun Song Shin, economic adviser and head of the monetary and economic department at the Bank for International Settlements, about why stablecoins are no substitute for money. Plus, we head to Turkey to hear how they're being used in the real world.
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Debt relief
The financial burden facing the world’s poorest countries is growing. Spain wants rich creditor nations to do more. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Spanish Economy and Trade Minister Carlos Cuerpo ahead of a meeting of world leaders in Seville that will set out the priorities for financing development goals over the next decade.
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Prices
When are tariffs going to hit American wallets? So far, President Donald Trump’s trade war hasn’t sparked a surge in inflation. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to U.S. Economics Editor Dan Burns about what the data is showing and what might be lying in store for U.S. consumers. Plus, the rewards, financial and otherwise, of backyard chickens.
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Crypto
Digital assets are coming into the mainstream. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Coinbase’s John D’Agostino about what that means for investors and the wider financial system. Plus, get under the hood of the crypto ecosystem from bitcoin and stablecoins to meme coins and everything in between.
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Japan’s debt
Things are getting more expensive for Tokyo and the rest of the world. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Leika Kihara, Reuters chief correspondent in Japan, and Vidya Ranganathan, editor for finance and markets breaking news, about rising borrowing costs in the world’s most-indebted rich country. Plus, why Japanese government bond auctions are no longer boring.
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Robots
There’s a global race for robot supremacy. From Shanghai to Silicon Valley, companies are trying to develop humanoids that can take on physical work. China is emerging as a major player thanks to abundant government support. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Brenda Goh, Reuters bureau chief in Shanghai, and Anna Tong, Reuters technology correspondent in San Francisco, about the drive for humanoid lab
Budget deficits
U.S. President Donald Trump’s budget bill is likely to bake in outsized deficits for years to come. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters columnist Mike Dolan about what that means for U.S. debt levels and the wider economy. Plus, the anxiety stalking treasury markets.
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OPEC+
Saudi Arabia is signalling it can live with lower oil prices. But will the kingdom’s push to get OPEC allies in line backfire? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Ron Bousso, energy columnist at Reuters, about the risks of a price war. Plus, everything you wanted to know about contango but were too afraid to ask.
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Endowments
President Donald Trump’s push to overhaul U.S. academia is putting a spotlight on university finances. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Catharine ("Cappy") Bond Hill, a former president of Vassar College, about college endowments and funding cuts. Plus, we hear about the endowment model of investing.
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Europe's energy security
A blackout in Spain and Portugal exposes the region’s weak point. Europe’s energy security is fragile and facing challenges on a number of fronts. Relying on U.S. liquefied natural gas to plug a Russian supply gap after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is risky. But what are the alternatives? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to correspondents Marwa Rashad and Riham Alkousaa about Europe’s energy security di
The World Bank and the IMF
As the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group meet in Washington DC, the Trump administration's shakeup of the global economy is top of mind. Host Christopher Walljasper talks to Trade and Global Economics reporter David Lawder and Emerging Markets Correspondent Karin Strohecker about what lies ahead for these institutions.
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The dollar
The mighty greenback is feeling the heat. U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff plans have rattled the dollar’s standing as a safe haven. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to U.S. Economics Editor Dan Burns and Europe Markets Editor Dhara Ranasinghe about the implications for the United States and the rest of the world.
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Trade and Australia
Australia is caught in the middle of President Trump’s trade war just weeks ahead of a
national election. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters correspondents Kirsty Needham and Wayne Cole about the fallout for Canberra as Beijing and DC face off over tariffs and the U.S. puts a 10% levy on Australian imports. Plus, “no major beef”, hear how cattle farmers in New South Wales are reacting to the ne
China's price problem
President Trump’s trade war is complicating China’s deflation dilemma. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters Chief Correspondent in China, Antoni Slodkowski, about falling prices and efforts to boost consumer confidence in the world’s second-largest economy. Plus, we hear from China’s “restaurant undertaker”.
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India
The world's fastest growing major economy is losing momentum at the worst possible time. Hear how U.S. tariffs could stymie Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development drive and what he is doing about it. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Finance and Markets Editor Vidya Ranganathan and Ira Dugal, editor for financial news in India. Plus, hear how Lamborghini is weathering the economic slowdown in Indi
Recession
Is the U.S. economy in danger of contracting? The vibe on financial markets has gone from “U.S. exceptionalism” to talk of recession risks as President Donald Trump’s trade war commences. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Fed correspondent Howard Schneider about what determines a recession and if it’s ever a good thing. Plus, as the White House talks up the idea of an economic “transition”, we hear ho
Germany's fiscal bazooka
Can a spending bonanza revive Europe’s largest economy? Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Mark John, European economics editor, and Thomas Escritt, senior correspondent in Berlin, to talk debt U-turns and growth. Plus, ladder inspectors and multiple forms - we hear why German businesses say money alone isn't enough to revive growth and cuts to red tape are also needed.
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Conglomerates
It’s a nightmare scenario for consumer giants. Fed up with high prices and processed products, shoppers are increasingly buying from smaller, “insurgent brands”. So what does it all mean for the conglomerate model of doing business? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Vanessa O’Connell, Reuters global consumer and retail editor and Jessica DiNapoli, U.S. consumer correspondent. Plus, tattoos and condime
Coffee
Consumers are in for a bitter wake-up call. The price of coffee beans on wholesale markets has been surging and industry watchers expect that to filter through to grocery stores and cafes. Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by commodities correspondent Marcelo Teixeira to find out the reasons behind the jump and how it may affect consumption.
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Critical Minerals
U.S. negotiations to end the war in Ukraine have thrown the country’s critical mineral supply in the spotlight. As U.S. trade tensions rise with China, Canada and other trade partners, the supply of these important elements is increasingly coming into focus. Our reporter Ernest Scheyder joins guest host Christopher Walljasper to dig into it all.
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'Decoupling'
The Fed and its peers are diverging on interest rates. President Donald Trump’s threatened trade war is encouraging the U.S. central bank to stand pat while others cut. Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters chief ECB correspondent Balazs Koranyi about what this divergence means and what the risks are.
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Trump tariffs
What does the American president want? That's the question everyone's asking, as economists and policymakers around the world try to get their head around a new era of diplomacy done through trade. Listen to Carmel Crimmins and Americas Economics Editor Dan Burns talk through President Trump’s tariffs and what they mean for businesses and governments. Plus, we hear how the latest escalation in the
Bond vigilantes
Could Wall Street make life difficult for President Donald Trump? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters Financial Industry and Financial Markets Editor Paritosh Bansal about the risk of bond vigilantes returning if Trump’s policies misfire. Plus, why bond market selloffs are hard to predict.
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UK
Britain’s government needs to get the economy motoring again. Without a clear growth trajectory, it risks having to adopt politically unpopular austerity measures. So, what is it doing and how are investors reacting? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters Editor Alex Smith in Davos. Plus, we hear from Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.
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Gold
How high can it go? The precious metal rallied 27% last year on a cocktail of central bank buying, geopolitical tensions and a favourable rate environment. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Veronica Brown, Reuters Global Industry Editor for metals and mining on all things golden. Plus, how gold’s rally is triggering a boom in wildcat mining in Ghana.
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The Transatlantic Economy
President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans pose a major threat to U.S.-Europe economic relations. How is Europe preparing? Host Carmel Crimmins speaks to Ulrike Malmendier, a member of the German Council of Economic Experts and an economics and finance professor at University of California, Berkeley. Plus, we hear how America’s toymakers are preparing for Trump 2.0.
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Cocoa
It's chocolate season - but the price of cocoa has been on a tear over the last year. The global supply of raw cocoa is heavily concentrated in West Africa, which has faced several supply shocks in recent years. On this week's Econ World, we explore the fundamentals impacting the world's cocoa, and how the futures markets are responding.
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EV batteries
China has won the race to power electric vehicles – what does that mean for the West? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Greater China Bureau Chief Kevin Krolicki and correspondent Marie Mannes in Stockholm about the implications of Chinese dominance in EV batteries. Plus, we travel to the Swedish town of Skelleftea, roughly 125 miles south of the Arctic circle, to hear about the financial collapse of
Inflation
Is it about to get hotter? Host Carmel Crimmins talks price pressures with Rick Rieder, Global Chief Investment Officer of fixed income at BlackRock. Consumer anger over inflation helped propel Donald Trump to victory in the U.S. presidential election. Will his economic policies fan prices higher? Plus, we visit the night markets of Harare to find out what happens when inflation hollows out your c
AI
What do we do when the machines are smarter than us? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Craig Mundie, former chief research and strategy officer at Microsoft, about how to navigate the age of AI. Plus, when can we expect “autonomous” AI agents to start helping us around the house?
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Growth and the planet
Climate change is raising questions about a central tenet of economics – growth. Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by economist Tim Jackson to talk consumerism and the environment and what “post growth” might look like. Plus, we hear from the person who compiles Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness index.
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The 'Goldilocks' interest rate
The natural rate of interest is meant to be a guidepost for central bankers - so why is it so hard to pin down? Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Reuters Editor at Large for markets Mike Dolan to talk through the elusive concept and what it means for investors and consumers. Plus, join us in Istanbul to hear about the strain on borrowers when central banks lose their guidepost and have to hike rat
Carbon markets
In the nearly 20 years since the first carbon trading market was established as an economic approach to addressing climate change, a patchwork of compulsory and voluntary markets has sprung up, with varying success and challenges. On this week's episode of Reuters Econ World, guest host Christopher Walljasper sits down with deputy editor for energy and commodities Nina Chestney and climate reporte
War Economy
Russia’s war in Ukraine is powering its economy back home - but is it sustainable? Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Alexander Marrow, chief companies correspondent for Russia, and European Economics Editor Mark John for a deep dive into Russia’s war economy. Plus, we look at the labor shortages facing Russia as President Vladimir Putin’s latest conscription drive swings into gear.
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'Protection Gap'
Climate change is exposing a “protection gap” for Americans seeking insurance against property losses. This gap could spell trouble for U.S. house prices and the wider economy. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Penny Liao, an economist and fellow at the think tank Resources for the Future, about the climate risk facing homeowners. Plus, we hear how people in Florida are coping in the aftermath of hurr
Carry Trade
Japan still looms large over global financial markets. A sharp sell-off in yen-funded trades – known as the yen carry trade – over the summer is just the tip of the iceberg. Japanese banks, companies and investors still hold trillions of dollars' worth of yen-funded investments overseas. As the Bank of Japan raises interest rates how much of that will be impacted and how quickly? Host Carmel Crimm
