Philip Lane on the Big Problems Facing the Eu...

One of the extraordinary elements of the civil unrest taking place in Iran is that it's almost impossible to know what's going on. There's a virtually complete news blackout, in part because of the government shutting down the internet. What this means in practice right now is th ...  Show more

One thing we can all agree on is that demand for energy, and in particular electricity, is growing by leaps and bounds. But past that, there is going to be a debate about who is best positioned, and who will really make money from this trend. Will it be companies digging up raw c ...  Show more

It’s a treacherous time for the Eurozone. Inflation is falling, yes, but at the same time signs of real economic weakness are growing. And there are risks on the horizon, from rising debt to trade wars to real wars. It’s a perfect time to speak to our guest Philip Lane, chief ...

Vítor Constâncio witnessed firsthand severe recessions, inflationary bouts, and a global financial crisis, as former Vice President of the European Central Bank (ECB) (2010 to 2018) and Governor of The Bank of Portugal (1985-1986, 2000-2010). He brings this considerable experienc ...  Show more

Global markets are awaiting the US employment report, which could influence the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on 18 December. European stocks rose despite political turmoil in France. Asian markets were mixed, with Chinese stocks rising ahead of a key policy meet ...

Today on the Brief: Nigeria central bank reversing stance on crypto ban?  “The least responsible fiscal policy of the last 40 years” Scaramucci’s firm files fifth bitcoin ETF application Our main discussion: the crash of the Turkish lira. In this episode, NLW looks at the l ...  Show more