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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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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

Elon Musk’s rocket company is preparing for a stock market take-off. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate how the Tesla boss explains the stratospheric valuation, and why shareholders might be willing to forgo basic rights to ge... more

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Bumper returns promised by the $3.5 trln non-bank lending industry are giving way to rising defaults and falling income. In this week’s Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists discuss how old-guard financiers juiced the trade with extra leverage, and the... more

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The country’s $4 trln consumer-led economy is already seeing a slowdown in hiring and firms like Oracle are laying off staff. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why India is so vulnerable and how the situation may play out el... more

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Recent Guests

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
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

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 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 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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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.
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.

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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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Recent guests on Viewsroom include:

1. Sritam Abhose
2. Johnson Zhou
3. Oliver Taslich
4. Katrina Hanlon
5. John Sindrew
6. Joanne Chen
7. John Syndrome
8. George Yawen

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