Introduction

On today's podcast:
(1) At least 500 people are reported to have been killed in an explosion at a Gaza City hospital.

(2) President Biden is due in Israel today, his proposed summit in Jordan has been cancelled.

(3) China's economy gained momentum last quarter as people ramped up spending on everything from restaurants and alcohol to cars.

(4) Goldman profits slumped by 33% in Q2, that's its eighth straight quarterly profit drop. 

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