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Breakingviews columnists talk about the big numbers, crunchy deals and nasty spats in global business and economics, offering a weekly dose of financial insight that goes beyond the concise and provocative views readers get from our columns every day.

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Spending by companies on software and models could hit $680 bln next year. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate whether AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic will benefit from new pricing or whether soaring costs will push CFOs to... more

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his counterparts are reluctantly contemplating action to address a yawning €360 bln deficit with the People’s Republic. In this week’s Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists debate whether the continent can actually ... more

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As once-vocal inflation hawk Kevin Warsh prepares for his first meeting as the central bank’s chair, prices are now rising at a sharp 4% rate. In this week’s Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists debate how he can square the obvious remedy with Preside... more

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The $113 bln oil major is reeling after it parted company with the leader of its board, Albert Manifold. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss the company’s governance missteps, and why the latest drama makes it vulnerable to a ... more

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Recent Guests

John Sindro
Breakingviews global economic senator
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Episode: The Fed’s new boss gets too much of what he wants
Rob Ciren
Analyst who combed through the SpaceX prospectus and built an interactive calculator
Breakingviews
Episode: SpaceX $1.75 trln IPO will test investor stomachs
Sritam Abhose
Writer focusing on AI disruption in India
Episode: India is patient zero for AI job loss onslaught
Johnson Zhou
Global Economics Editor at Breakingviews
Breakingviews (Reuters)
Episode: Elections raise stakes of Britain’s fiscal dilemma
Oliver Taslich
Producer/host with Breakingviews, covers airlines
Breakingviews
Episode: Europe oil shortages create Wile E. Coyote moment
Katrina Hanlon
Beijing-based auto industry analyst guest
Episode: Beijing auto jamboree ponders battery conundrum
John Sindrew
Breakingviews colleague based in Washington, DC
Breakingviews/Reuters
Episode: Gloomy global economy looks light on solutions
Neil Unmack
Associate editor in London who has been covering the Unilever deal for two weeks
Viewsroom / Reuters
Episode: Food giants strain to cut the corporate mustard
Joanne Chen
Covers energy and luxury markets, Breakingviews London office
Breakingviews
Episode: Revived dealmakers confront resurgent challenges

Hosts

Amy Donnellan
Host of Viewsroom; frequent solo presenter and discussion lead on major business and finance topics
Jonathan Jonathan
Co-host providing analysis and context across episodes, often guiding conversations and summarizing implications

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • Terrible sound quality - great podcast

    To producer

    Have a good nights sleep

    Grab a coffee

    Get in the zone

    Sort the sound quality ! The rest is great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sj 001
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Excellent view of international market

    Podcast Addict
    Cougar
    3 years ago
  • Abysmal headlines

    I know this applies to the whole podcast, not specific episodes, but this is a bad apple that ruins the whole barrel. 'Debt ceiling crash will have few victims' is the title of 5/25/23. Listen to the podcast to hear that potential impacts are 'a recession' 'a 20% stock market decline' and who will it hurt 'everyone'

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    Skeptic
    3 years ago
  • Abysmal headlines

    I know this applies to the whole podcast, not specific episodes, but this is a bad apple that ruins the whole barrel. 'Debt ceiling crash will have few victims' is the title of 5/25/23. Listen to the podcast to hear that potential impacts are 'a recession' 'a 20% stock market decline' and who will it hurt 'everyone'

    Podcast Addict
    Skeptic
    3 years ago
  • Content OK, Audio terrible!

    For a media org with the scope of these guys you’d think they could produce a weekly podcast that sounds better than a grade school musical.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mpdman
    Canada4 years ago

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Guests and topics are consistently topical, spanning AI, energy, and macro policy, which keeps the show timely.
Mixed sound quality is a recurring gripe, but the content depth is valued by finance and policy audiences.
Listeners appreciate rigorous, globally minded financial analysis and actionable takeaways for markets and deals.

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The Fed’s new boss gets too much of what he wants
Q: How can Warsh navigate conflicts between presidential aims and market expectations?
The guests suggest building a longer-term framework around AI-driven productivity and a structural case for lower rates, while carefully managing the balance sheet and ensuring a credible, data-driven approach to policy.
Elections raise stakes of Britain’s fiscal dilemma
Q: So John, can you give us a bit of the backstory here? Like how and when did Keir Starmer become Prime Minister? And what are the main things that have gone wrong since then?
Johnson Zhou notes that Starmer became Prime Minister in July 2024 with a large parliamentary majority but a relatively small vote share, creating a political dynamic where a robust mandate coexists with fragile public support and a complex coalition of backbench MPs. He argues that execution on a clear, bold economic plan has been hampered by internal party dynamics and fiscal constraints, leading to wavering market confidence and difficulties implementing welfare and investment reforms.
Europe oil shortages create Wile E. Coyote moment
Q: What is the immediate impact of the Hormuz Strait closure on Europe's energy supply?
Europe faces a significant risk to jet fuel and other Gulf-derived products, with potential shortages and higher prices as Gulf supplies are harder to replace and inventories get drawn down.
Gloomy global economy looks light on solutions
Q: What are the main disruptors affecting global growth this week?
The IMF and OECD outlooks pin down that growth will be reduced but not collapsed; energy shocks, tariffs, and geopolitical events are altering inflation dynamics and the policy response.
Novo Nordisk is Denmark’s big little problem
Q: How does Eli Lilly's strategy differ from Novo Nordisk's, and what could that mean for the market going forward?
Lilly focused on the U.S. market first and emphasized consumer perception of weight loss as a lifestyle, not just a medical treatment, giving it a potential lead in a large, price-sensitive market and pressuring Novo to adapt with new formulations and distribution models.

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Across episodes, the show consistently probes big-number finance, global macro trends, and high-stakes deals with a pragmatic, policy-aware lens. Listeners can expect deep dives into private credit, AI-driven labor shifts, energy markets, and cross-border M&A, all anchored by seasoned Breakingviews perspectives. The format often blends timely industry analysis with regulatory and geopolitical context, making it valuable for executives, traders, and policy-minded professionals seeking actionable insights. A distinctive trait is the strong emphasis on how shifts in credit, energy, and tech infrastructure ripple through banks, markets, and corporate strategy, frequently briefing on potential regulatory and policy impacts.

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1. The Big View
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Recent guests on Viewsroom include:

1. John Sindro
2. Rob Ciren
3. Sritam Abhose
4. Johnson Zhou
5. Oliver Taslich
6. Katrina Hanlon
7. John Sindrew
8. Neil Unmack

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