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Global oil and gas supplies are at risk from a widening conflict after Iran vows to avenge the killing of their supreme leader in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. Energy prices are expected to jump when markets re-open and a prolonged crisis could send shockwaves through the global e ...  Show more

An imagined dystopia of mass unemployment fuelled by artificial intelligence unnerves investors. Nvidia’s record‑breaking numbers fails to lift the mood. Plus, how global chip demand is reshaping markets from Seoul to Silicon Valley. Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newslett ...  Show more

The chair of U.S. bank regulator FDIC in 2008 recalls how competition and disagreements between watchdogs contributed to the crash. A decade later, despite leaving the industry, she still feels an obligation to warn of the dangers of rolling back some post-crisis reforms. See aca ...  Show more

After responding to the unexpected success of $720 bln Tesla, older manufacturers now face rising China exports amid slower EV growth. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how GM, VW and others – including governments – are handling the nascent trade war. R ...  Show more

Central bankers emerged from the financial crisis with more clout than ever before. Can this be reconciled with democratic legitimacy? Former Bank of England Deputy Governor Paul Tucker explains why monetary authorities have become “overmighty citizens”, and how to rein them in. ...  Show more

The Sage of Omaha is preparing to step down, handing the reins of Berkshire Hathaway over to Greg Abel. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate the challenge of putting an enviable cash pile to work in the shadow of an investing legend’s track record. Visit the ...  Show more