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Donald Trump
China
Artificial Intelligence
Mergers and Acquisitions
Inflation
Japan
Ukraine
United States
Interest Rates
Private Equity
Electric Vehicles
Tariffs
France
European Union
US Economy
India
Federal Reserve
Openai
Saudi Arabia
HSBC

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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The world’s largest carmakers descended on the Chinese capital for the industry’s annual shindig. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate whether $100-a-barrel oil will jolt demand for electric vehicles, or if economic pain will de... more

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Economists gathered this week for the IMF and World Bank meetings amid soaring oil prices. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how debt-laden countries face an impossible task of managing inflation, higher rates and defence de... more

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Whether it’s Kraft Heinz weighing a split of its ketchup and hot-dog units or Unilever sealing a $65 bln mayonnaise deal, edible empires are coming apart. In this week’s Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists debate consumer groups’ sticky spot between ... more

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The mega-merger boom persists with Unilever’s $65 bln mayo-to-mustard combo while beauty giant Estée Lauder holds talks with Puig. In this week’s Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists debate whether the good times will keep rolling or if CEOs will get ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Joanne Chen
Covers energy and luxury markets, Breakingviews London office
Breakingviews
Episode: Revived dealmakers confront resurgent challenges
John Syndrome
Economics editor, London
Reuters
Episode: A global energy squeeze is now unavoidable
George Yawen
EMEA editor, Breakingviews
Breakingviews
Episode: Iran strikes plunge globe back into energy chaos
Peter Tall-Larsen
Global editor of Breakingviews focusing on trade policy
Breakingviews
Episode: Trump’s tariff upset has plenty of upside
Neil Ammak
Associate Editor in London, covering private credit
Reuters
Episode: IT bloodbath is double whammy for buyout barons
Pranav Kiran
Analyst surveying the software landscape
Reuters
Episode: IT bloodbath is double whammy for buyout barons
Jennifer Sabur
Breakingviews Chief Media Watcher
Breakingviews
Episode: Warner Bros is the poison apple of Hollywood’s eye

Hosts

Amy Donlon
Co-host of Viewsroom with deep ties to financial analysis and corporate finance
Jonathan Guilford
Co-host of Viewsroom, focused on corporate finance and economic insights

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 105 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 Kingdom2 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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Strong expert guests and rigorous analysis are frequently praised.
Sound quality inconsistency is a common critique.
Content depth and breadth are appreciated, but some listeners want tighter audio production.

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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.
Novo Nordisk is Denmark’s big little problem
Q: Can you summarize why Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drugs created such a strong global impact and what challenges the company now faces?
Ozempic and Wigovy catalyzed extraordinary revenue growth and made Novo Nordisk a dominant player, but the company faced supply shortages, rising competition from Eli Lilly, and a complicated path to sustaining growth as patent cliffs approach and cheaper, more convenient competitors emerge.
Revived dealmakers confront resurgent challenges
Q: How might U.S. antitrust posture and international dynamics affect future M&A activity?
There is concern that softer U.S. enforcement and closer coordination with Europe could ease deal approvals, potentially boosting cross-border transactions, while geopolitical and regulatory shifts could introduce new frictions and require strategic positioning.
A global energy squeeze is now unavoidable
Q: John, with Europe facing a global energy story, what has been their posture and what are the early economic consequences?
John explains Europe's energy-importing vulnerability, the shock to terms of trade, potential inflation acceleration, and possible growth downdrafts depending on energy disruptions and gas prices; Europe could see higher inflation and slower growth.

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Financial and business analysis focused on major market moves, high-profile M&A, geopolitics, and technology trends. Episodes frequently center on private equity implications, AI-driven market shifts, and macro policy affecting global capital flows, with expert guests from Breakingviews, Reuters, and related outlets providing sharp, data-backed commentary. Notable traits include a strong emphasis on deal dynamics, cross-border economics, and the interplay between policy, finance, and technology, making it a solid fit for listeners who want depth on numbers, strategy, and risk in global markets.

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Recent guests on Viewsroom include:

1. Katrina Hanlon
2. John Sindrew
3. Joanne Chen
4. John Syndrome
5. George Yawen
6. Peter Tall-Larsen
7. Neil Ammak
8. Pranav Kiran

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