On today's podcast:(1) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says renewed US economic strength means borrowing costs must remain higher for longer. (2) The Bank of England will decide today whether to call a halt to a string of 14 consecutive interest-rate increases. (3) Zelenskiy sits down for talks with financial heavyweights including Ken Griffin and Bill Ackman. (4) Tax breaks and low interest rates have made the Swiss financial hub one of Europe's hottest housing markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast:(1) UK Inflation unexpectedly slows to the lowest level in 18 months. (2) Sadiq Khan tells us Rishi Sunak is 'weaponizing climate change' as the PM considers delaying a ban on combustion engines. (3) The EU's Ursula von der Leyen tells us China's massive EV subsidies need to be investigated. (4) The CBI calls off its AGM at the last minute, amid 'cash-flow challenges'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast:(1) The EU's Ursula von der Leyen tells Bloomberg China's massive EV subsidies need to be investigated. (2) Rishi Sunak considers pushing back the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars. (3) The CBI calls off its AGM at the last minute, amid 'cash-flow challenges'. (4) Giant' oil find off Namibia's shores could be a game changer, but officials worry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast:(1) Chevron CEO Mike Wirth says crude on track to return to $100. (2) Santander is overhauling its corporate structure in a move that may involve job cuts. (3) An expected increase in UK inflation is making the Bank of England's decision harder. (4)  Hungary is going all in to become one of the world’s biggest suppliers for EVs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast(1) Two-thirds of financial professionals believe a Labour-led government would be the best result for UK stocks and the pound. (2) Tenants are paying 12% more than a year ago for new rental agreements, the largest rise since Hamptons began publishing its letting index. (3) United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said he's unmoved by an offer of a 21% pay raise from Stellantis. (4)  Bankers in Monaco allegedly bent their own rules and ignored red flags to take cash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.