Intro

From the BBC World Service: One of the most famous names in American whiskey, Jim Beam, says it will halt production at its main facility in Kentucky for all of next year. Like many distillers in the U.S., it's facing pressure from retaliatory tariffs and weaker consumer demand. We'll learn more. Then, the price of gold has once again hit a record high. 2025 has been a remarkable year for precious metals. Will the momentum continue?