Reuters Econ World
Join Reuters journalist Carmel Crimmins every week as she and her guests pick apart a key economic principle behind the world’s news. Get beyond buzzwords and technical terms to understand the ideas and debates shaping the global economic agenda.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 25min
Debt relief
The financial burden facing the world’s poorest countries is growing. Spain wants rich creditor nations to do more. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Spanish Economy and Trade Minister Carlos Cuerpo ahead of a meeting of world leaders in Seville that will set out the priorities for financing development goals over the next decade.
*This pod has been updated to include a response from the U.S. Treasury
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Jun 18, 2025 • 25min
Prices
When are tariffs going to hit American wallets? So far, President Donald Trump’s trade war hasn’t sparked a surge in inflation. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to U.S. Economics Editor Dan Burns about what the data is showing and what might be lying in store for U.S. consumers. Plus, the rewards, financial and otherwise, of backyard chickens.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 25min
Crypto
Digital assets are coming into the mainstream. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Coinbase’s John D’Agostino about what that means for investors and the wider financial system. Plus, get under the hood of the crypto ecosystem from bitcoin and stablecoins to meme coins and everything in between.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 20min
Japan’s debt
Things are getting more expensive for Tokyo and the rest of the world. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Leika Kihara, Reuters chief correspondent in Japan, and Vidya Ranganathan, editor for finance and markets breaking news, about rising borrowing costs in the world’s most-indebted rich country. Plus, why Japanese government bond auctions are no longer boring.
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May 28, 2025 • 20min
Robots
There’s a global race for robot supremacy. From Shanghai to Silicon Valley, companies are trying to develop humanoids that can take on physical work. China is emerging as a major player thanks to abundant government support. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Brenda Goh, Reuters bureau chief in Shanghai, and Anna Tong, Reuters technology correspondent in San Francisco, about the drive for humanoid labor. Plus, how to train your robot.
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May 21, 2025 • 24min
Budget deficits
U.S. President Donald Trump’s budget bill is likely to bake in outsized deficits for years to come. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters columnist Mike Dolan about what that means for U.S. debt levels and the wider economy. Plus, the anxiety stalking treasury markets.
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May 14, 2025 • 24min
OPEC+
Join Ron Bousso, an energy columnist at Reuters with extensive experience covering oil and gas giants, as he dives into the complexities of OPEC and its influence on oil prices. He discusses Saudi Arabia's stance on low prices and the risks of a potential price war among OPEC allies. The conversation also unpacks contango, a term that might intimidate some, but is crucial for understanding market dynamics. Bousso provides insights into the financial struggles faced by member nations and the broader oil landscape in an unstable economy.
May 7, 2025 • 21min
Endowments
President Donald Trump’s push to overhaul U.S. academia is putting a spotlight on university finances. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Catharine ("Cappy") Bond Hill, a former president of Vassar College, about college endowments and funding cuts. Plus, we hear about the endowment model of investing.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 20min
Europe's energy security
A blackout in Spain and Portugal exposes the region’s weak point. Europe’s energy security is fragile and facing challenges on a number of fronts. Relying on U.S. liquefied natural gas to plug a Russian supply gap after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is risky. But what are the alternatives? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to correspondents Marwa Rashad and Riham Alkousaa about Europe’s energy security dilemma. Plus, we hear why some German businesses want to return to Russian gas.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 25min
The World Bank and the IMF
As the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group meet in Washington DC, the Trump administration's shakeup of the global economy is top of mind. Host Christopher Walljasper talks to Trade and Global Economics reporter David Lawder and Emerging Markets Correspondent Karin Strohecker about what lies ahead for these institutions.Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter and the daily markets newsletters: Morning Bid U.S. by Mike Dolan and Trading Day by Jamie McGeeve here.For information on our privacy and data protection practices visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
