Faisal Islam

Join Jeremy Bowen, BBC international editor, Caitriona Perry, chief presenter in Washington, and Faisal Islam, economics editor, as they unpack Zelensky's remarks about working with Trump for a peace deal amid U.S. military aid uncertainty. They discuss Europe’s anxiety over aid pauses and how Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico are shaking global markets. The conversation navigates the complexities of trade dynamics and the implications for U.S.-Ukraine relations, providing deep insights into this turbulent geopolitical landscape.

Chris Mason, the BBC political editor, teams up with Sarah Smith, the North America editor, to analyze the newly cordial relationship between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer following their first conversation. Meanwhile, Faisal Islam and Marc Cieslak dive into the competitive tension between US and Chinese AI developments, questioning the impact of China's rising tech firm on global markets and the implications for major US tech companies. They discuss underlying economic shifts and the evolving landscape of AI, comparing it to a new space race.

Dharshini David, BBC chief economics correspondent, and Faisal Islam, BBC economics editor, dive into Labour's first Budget in 14 years. They discuss a historic £40 billion tax increase and its implications, especially the rise in National Insurance. The duo also tackles the freeze on fuel duty and a significant boost for the NHS. They explore the tightening relationship between proposed tax policies and public sentiment while analyzing market reactions to the budget announcement. It's a fascinating look at money, politics, and the future!