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On today's podcast:
(1) French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a new prime minister after a no-confidence motion against his government was passed with the help of the far right and left.
(2) The French government's no-confidence vote has created uncertainty for the euro, which may face further headwinds due to the political instability.
(3) Brian Thompson, a 50-year-old UnitedHealth Group executive, was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan outside the New York Hilton Midtown where the company was hosting its investor day.
(4) President elect Donald Trump's pick for the head of the US securities regulator, Paul Atkins, has lifted Bitcoin's value to a record high of over $100,000.
(5) The boss of Lloyds Banking Group has warned the uncertainty around lawsuits and regulatory probes into motor finance mis-selling is making it difficult for investors to have confidence in British banking, with ripple effects across the economy.

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16:30

Stocks Surge On Talks Hope, Europe Social Media Curbs, Spain’s $90B Data Center Pain
22:38

Europe Economy War Pain, US Tariffs Coming Back, Flawed AI Medical Advice
19:36