Central Banks Eye Hikes, Apple’s Very Juicy Results, Spain’s Child Poverty Pain

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.  On today's podcast: (1) Oil held its second weekly gain as US President Donald Trump said he was sticking with a naval blockade of Iranian ports, elevating concerns the vital Strait of Hormuz would not reopen anytime soon. (2) As o…

Oil Spikes On War Threat, Powell To Stay At Fed, AI Winners & Losers

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) A frenzied day of earnings reports offered a glimpse at how some of the world’s biggest tech companies are doing in artificial intelligence. The upshot: Alphabet Inc.’s Google is seeing a clear payoff from its…

UPDATE: Europe Delivers, Oil Squeeze Heats Up, HMS Trump Royal Gift

An update to your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) European banks have reported a bumper set of earnings this morning, with profits beating expectations, but they're also warning of the future effects of the ongoing Hormuz blockade. (2) Oil price…

'Lengthy' Hormuz Blockade, US-China Tensions Build, Holland’s Wealth Tax

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) US equity-index futures rose as investors positioned ahead of a raft of earnings from the largest technology companies in what has been a generally upbeat reporting season. Markets are also awaiting a Federal …

Oil Just Keeps Rising , Korea Overtakes UK, The Emergency Degree Boom

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The White House said US officials were discussing Iran’s latest proposal but maintained “red lines” on any deal to end the eight-week war, including preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. (2) Sout…

Report: Iran Offers US Deal, DC Gala Gunman Motive, King’s High-Stakes Visit

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Iran has given the US a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war that includes postponing nuclear negotiations, Axios reported, citing a US official and two people with knowledge of the matt…

Strait Shutdown Oil Shock, Big Tech’s Big Job Cuts, Italy’s Stock Buying Fear

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Oil rose for a fifth day as concerns grew that the US and Iran were making little progress toward resuming talks on de-escalation, keeping the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed. (2) President Donald Trump s…

Oil Back Above $100, Tesla’s $25B Robot Bet, Drugs Kept From Europe

On today's podcast: (1) Oil rose for a fourth day as the US and Iran remained locked in a battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz after failing to meet for a fresh round of peace talks. (2) Tesla anticipates billions of dollars in additional spending this year to support Elon Musk’s ambitions …

Indefinite Truce Extension, Europe’s Energy Pain, Audi Loses China Edge

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump announced he was extending a ceasefire with Iran indefinitely a day before it was set to expire, even as plans for a fresh round of talks between the two countries fell apart. (2) The w…

Apple Names New CEO, Starmer’s Political Fate, Germany Slams ‘Hostile’ Bid

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook will hand the reins to hardware boss John Ternus later this year, capping a 15-year tenure that turned the company into a $4 trillion business spanning watches, video str…