President Trump’s Iran war address leaves markets uneasy. Plus, investors brace for U.S. jobs data. And far from Earth, NASA returns to the Moon as SpaceX prepares a record-setting IPO. Today’s recommended read: Oil shock resilience in March - or smoke and mirrors?, by Mike Dolan ...Show more
End in sight?
Markets rally as investors hope for an end to the Iran war, sending oil lower and stocks higher. U.S. consumers stay unexpectedly confident despite energy shocks, while Nike shares tumble after warning of a sharp slowdown in China sales. Today’s recommended read: Haven or dry pow ...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
The Exchange: Putting limits on central-bank power
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