The fragile undersea cables that connect the world
Global data traffic depends on a 1.4 mln-kilometre underwater network that has become a geopolitical battleground. On this episode of The Big View Katja Bego, author of ‘Deep Connections’, tells Peter Thal Larsen why the cables are vulnerable, and whether they can become less so. ...Show more
How financial markets became even more manic
The notion that stocks and bonds follow a rational path has been widely debunked. But are idiosyncrasies becoming more visible? In this episode of The Big View Peter Thal Larsen and Alex Edmans, author of ‘The Madness of Markets’, debate how the rules of investing have changed. A ...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
Some of the biggest investors, including Brookfield and TPG, are launching mega-funds to invest in the global transition to a net-zero economy in what could be the ultimate new asset class. Richard Beales and Rob Cox discuss. Plus, Beijing’s crackdown on after-school tutoring. S ...Show more
What if the AI investment boom goes wrong? Host Carmel Crimmins and Reuters editor-at-large Mike Dolan reconvene to look at the real-world impact of the dash for artificial intelligence and the role national security is playing in the multi-billion dollar spending spree. Sign up ...Show more