Disappointment in Economic Policies and International Investment Ambitions

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On today's podcast:

(1) China’s highly anticipated Finance Ministry briefing on Saturday lacked the firepower that equity investors had hoped for, indicating that the volatility that’s gripped the market following a world-beating rally will likely extend.

(2) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will vow to scrap regulations holding back growth, as he seeks to soothe concerns among international investors after a rocky first 100 days in power.

(3) Vice President Kamala Harris needled her Republican opponent Donald Trump for keeping his medical records out of public view, saying he isn’t being transparent with American voters.

(4) TSMC is planning more plants in Europe with a focus on the market for artificial intelligence chips, according to a senior Taiwanese official, as the chip maker expands its global footprint.

(5) Cracks are finally appearing in the euro zone’s labor market after years of unexpected resilience — spurring the European Central Bank to lower interest rates more speedily.

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