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As Trade Deal Deadline Looms, Could Trump’s Tariffs Be Deemed Unlawful?

Flurry of Trade Deals Boosts Markets

Two Officials Dissent as Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged

Tsunami Waves Reach U.S. After Powerful Russia Quake

Why It’s Taken Until Now for the U.S.’s First Coast-to-Coast Rail Operator

This Wall Street Journal podcast episode covers several business and economic news stories. First, it discusses a potential mega-merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern that would create the first coast-to-coast rail operator, pending regulatory approval, and the potential issues and competitive advantages it...

Famine Unfolding in Gaza, Experts Say

What to Make of the U.S.-EU Deal That Averted Trade War

This Wall Street Journal podcast episode covers several key business and economic news stories. It begins with an analysis of the U.S.-EU trade deal, highlighting its benefits for the U.S. and potential drawbacks for Europe, as well as the implications of Trump's tariff strategy. The episode then shifts to domestic iss...

U.S., EU Strike Biggest Trade Deal So Far

Is the U.S. Ready for a Nuclear Energy Boom?

This episode of What's News Sunday, dated July 27th, explores the potential resurgence of nuclear energy in the United States. Host Alex Ossola speaks with Clay Sell, CEO of Xenergy, and Jennifer Hiller, a Wall Street Journal renewable energy reporter, about the factors driving renewed interest in nuclear power, includ...

Meme Stock Frenzy, Chipotle Stumbles, Toyota Rises

Corporate America Is Picking Up the Tab for Trump’s Tariffs

This Wall Street Journal "What's News" podcast episode for July 25th covers several top business and news headlines. It discusses how American corporations are currently absorbing the costs of Trump's tariffs, but these costs may eventually be passed on to consumers. Hopes are rising for a trade deal between the U.S. a...

U.S. Leaves Cease-Fire Talks, as Starvation Grips Gaza

This Wall Street Journal podcast episode covers several key news stories: President Trump's strong political standing due to a positive perception of the economy despite unpopular policies, his shifting trade tactics with China, and luxury titan Bernard Arnault's efforts to prevent a US-EU trade war. The podcast also r...

Trump Visits Fed HQ, Putting Pressure on Powell

This Wall Street Journal podcast delivers the top business and financial news. Today's headlines include President Trump's visit to the Federal Reserve amidst ongoing pressure on Fed Chair Powell to lower interest rates, Intel's restructuring with layoffs and a shift towards AI chips, potential merger discussions betwe...

Markets Jump on Hopes of a New E.U. Trade Deal

This Wall Street Journal podcast episode, "What's News," hosted by Azhar Sukri, covers several key business and economic stories. It begins with optimism in global markets fueled by potential trade deals between the U.S., the E.U., and Japan, including discussion with Kim Mackrael about tariff negotiations. The podcast...

President Trump Was Told in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files

This edition of the Wall Street Journal's "What's News" podcast covers several top business and news headlines. It includes an exclusive report on the Epstein files and President Trump, a discussion on the rising U.S. home prices amidst falling sales with WSJ reporter Nicole Friedman, and the auto industry's reaction t...

U.S. and Japan Reach Trade Deal

This Wall Street Journal podcast episode covers several key business and economic news stories. It begins with the U.S. and Japan reaching a trade agreement, including tariff reductions and investment commitments. The discussion then shifts to President Trump's efforts to prevent countries from imposing new taxes and r...

Musk Taps Into Private Credit to Fund AI Ambitions

This Wall Street Journal "What's News" PM Edition covers several business and current affairs stories. It includes an exclusive report on Elon Musk's xAI seeking $12 billion for AI expansion, an analysis of how Trump's tariffs are impacting General Motors and the auto industry, and the standstill in the House of Repres...

U.S.’ $500 Billion AI Project Struggles to Launch

This Wall Street Journal podcast episode covers several business and economic news stories. It begins with a report on the struggles of the US's $500 billion AI project, Stargate, due to disagreements and the high costs associated with AI development. The podcast then discusses the upcoming summit between Chinese and E...

Harvard, Trump Administration Face Off in Court Over Research Funding

Europe Gears Up for U.S. Trade Fight

This Wall Street Journal news podcast, "What's News," covers several key global economic and political stories. The segment begins with a discussion of escalating trade tensions between the European Union and the United States, focusing on the potential for retaliatory measures from the EU if a trade deal isn't reache...