Mandeep Singh, a Senior Tech Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, dives into ASML's lowered guidance and its ripple effects on the semiconductor industry. Kyle Harrison, Head of Sustainability Research at BNEF, discusses the surge in corporate clean energy purchases driven by major polluters. Alison Williams highlights strong bank earnings, especially Morgan Stanley's impressive performance. Deborah Aitken examines LVMH's struggles in China, while Gautam Naik addresses the role of catastrophe bonds in climate risk management, and Oliver Crook reveals how cheap Chinese EVs challenge European automakers.

Mandeep Singh, a Senior Tech Industry Analyst, reveals ASML's lowered guidance for 2025 amidst fluctuating demand for AI chips. Alison Williams offers insights on mixed U.S. bank earnings, highlighting surprising market reactions. George Ferguson discusses Boeing's strategic plan to raise $25 billion for improving liquidity during union negotiations. Dan Pickering analyzes the energy sector's dynamics while David Auerbach shares challenges facing REITs. Oliver Crook delves into the competition Western automakers face in the Chinese EV market, urging innovation.

Oliver Crook, Germany Correspondent, joins Stephen Carroll to examine the fading dream of a borderless Europe. They discuss the historical significance of the Schengen Agreement and the recent reintroduction of border controls due to rising migration concerns and security issues. Crook highlights the impacts of Brexit and the Ukraine conflict on European unity. As political pressures mount, what does the future hold for free movement across the continent? The conversation unveils the tension between hopes for integration and the reality of increasing national borders.

Edward Harrison, a Senior Editor at Bloomberg, discusses the anticipation around Nvidia's earnings and U.S. economic data. Kunjan Sobhani, a Senior Semiconductor Analyst, highlights the competitive landscape in the AI chip market. Oliver Crook, Bloomberg's correspondent in Germany, examines the struggles of Germany's economy amidst manufacturing declines while contrasting it with France's optimistic outlook. The podcast also explores Japan's upcoming leadership election and potential candidates, emphasizing the impact of these political dynamics on the economy.

Edward Harrison, a Senior Editor at Bloomberg and author of a risk-focused newsletter, joins Kunjan Sobhani, a Senior Semiconductor Analyst, and Oliver Crook, a Bloomberg correspondent covering Germany. The trio discusses the impact of upcoming U.S. GDP and inflation data on Federal Reserve strategies, as well as Nvidia's pivotal role in the AI market. They delve into Germany’s economic challenges, highlighting a manufacturing slump, and explore the shifting political landscape in Japan, focusing on key candidates vying for leadership and the public's dissatisfaction with current governance.