Latest from Jonathan Frewin

• Jul 27, 2022

  Russia again restricts natural-gas flows to Europe

  

  From the BBC World Service: A German gas grid operator says the gas flow it’s receiving through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline is now about a fifth of its capacity. Moscow-controlled Gazprom says another turbine needs maintenance, but European officials say that excuse is a smokescreen. Plus, a reduction in gas supplies is a big problem for German industry. And, drought and heatwaves have damaged the wheat harvest in many places, except in Russia.

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• Jul 26, 2022

  Seeing where the CHIPS Act falls

  

  The bill would provide $52 billion in subsidies to chip manufacturing, but is that enough? The Port of Oakland is up and running following a contentious trucker blockade over independent contracting. The BBC reports on overtourism in India.

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• Jul 26, 2022

  If you want to know how U.S. shoppers are doing, Walmart may have the answer

  

  The country’s biggest retailer is expecting a drop in profits this year as people ease up on buying things. The BBC reports on Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba getting a listing in Hong Kong as well as New York. Also, we discuss the post-crash future for crypto.

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• Jul 26, 2022

  Will European leaders agree to reduce their use of Russian energy?

  

  From the BBC World Service: EU energy ministers hold emergency talks in Brussels after Russia said it will further cut gas deliveries to Europe. Plus, how Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba plans to have its primary share listing in Hong Kong as well as in New York. And, the ecological toll from a rush of tourists on India’s fragile hill and mountain retreats.

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• Jul 25, 2022

  Yellen attempts to cool down talk of recession

  

  Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives examines market activity with us. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tried to ward off recession talk over the weekend. More programs designed to help students with mental health issues adapt to college have emerged.

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• Jul 25, 2022

  A business owner lets us know how the economy rolls

  

  A survey shows that corporations are growing more concerned about a recession. A popular biscuit maker provides a picture of inflation and supply chain problems. Learn what it means to be a “chief heat officer.”

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• Jul 25, 2022

  How far will China go to prop up its beleaguered property sector?

  

  From the BBC World Service: Reports indicate a more than $40 billion Chinese state fund is due to be unveiled this week. Plus, the Philippines’ newly elected president, Ferdinand Marcos Junior, has vowed to revitalize his nation’s troubled economy. And, the scale of grain shipments waiting in Ukraine to be distributed.

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• Jul 22, 2022

  U.S. assembly lines are slowing down. That’s a sign.

  

  We check in on the state of manufacturers, and it turns out they have some concerns. The Chinese ride-hailing app Didi just got hit with a billion-dollar fine over cybersecurity. After an economic crisis more than a decade ago forced people to leave Greece, there are signs people are coming back.

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• Jul 22, 2022

  Oh, Snap. Social media company stocks are dropping.

  

  So far, earnings season has not been great to social media companies that depend on ad sales. We take a deeper look into the spike in jobless claims. Some school districts have had to get creative in finding teachers as the start of the school year approaches.

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• Jul 22, 2022

  Ukraine and Russia reportedly ready to sign deal to secure safe export of grain

  

  From the BBC World Service: Turkey has announced it has negotiated a plan between Russia and Ukraine to potentially allow vital exports to resume through the Black Sea. Sri Lanka’s new president announces that he’ll maintain his role as finance minister. And we hear from the people reversing the trend of brain drain in Greece.

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