Podcast Episodes

Is the US Fed's independence at stake?

As Fed governor Lisa Cook fights to block President Trump from firing her, a first legal hearing on the matter ends without a ruling. But with ongoing tensions and concerns over political meddling, w…

Published on 1 week ago

The legal battle between Fed Governor and US President

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has sued President Donald Trump over his attempt to fire her, setting up a potential legal battle in court. The governor has asked the court to declare Trump's firi…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

The USA sticks to plans on charges for some small parcels

As the US Customs and Border Protection agency gets ready to end a tariff exemption on all global parcel imports valued under US$800, known as de minimis, the White House claims it will help curb the…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

President Trump wants the US government to take a share when American companies succeed

How the US Republicans moved from the free market and a small state to big interventions in the American economy?

Why Chinese EV makers have got ahead of Tesla?

And if you're running a business in Russ…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

India labels Trump's tariffs 'unfair and unjust'

With Washington's time window for a USA-India trade deal closed, Indian exporters are now dealing with 50% tariffs on many goods sold to the States. US president Donald Trump says it's to punish New …

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Trump's 50% tariff on India kicks in

Indian exporters now face 50% tariffs on goods heading to the US. We hear how they’re coping.

Also, Europe’s car industry says the EU’s green plan to cut emissions could actually backfire.

And over in …

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

US central bank governor to sue Trump

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook will file a lawsuit challenging her removal by President Donald Trump, marking a major escalation in the president's battle with the US central bank. So does Presid…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Growing pressure on the US Federal Reserve

President Trump wants Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook removed over fraud allegations. She insists she’s staying put.

Generation Z — the late ’90s and 2010s crowd now making their mark as a new forc…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

South Korean President meets with Donald Trump at the White House

US President, Donald Trump welcomes the South Korean leader to the White House to discuss trade. He believes a deal can be done. The South African government has warned young women against taking …

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Global postal services suspend low-cost parcels to the US over tariffs

Across the globe postal services are pausing deliveries to the US as Washington prepares to end its long‑held tariff exemption on low‑value parcels.

Evergrande, once China’s biggest property giant has…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago