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Tim Wu, a law professor and anti-trust scholar, dives deep into the implications of Big Tech's dominance in the economy. He discusses the shift in Silicon Valley from innovation to a profit-driven focus, highlighting how major players like Google and Amazon create monopolies that harm consumers. Wu explores the potential risks of concentrated tech power, including stagnation and social unrest. He proposes stronger antitrust measures and compares the U.S. and China’s strategies in the tech race, nudging listeners to consider the future of AI in this dynamic landscape.

President Donald Trump has been clear: one big reason for toppling Nicolás Maduro is to gain more access to Venezuela’s oil assets. But will U.S. oil companies heed his call? Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Reuters Energy Columnist Ron Bousso to discuss how the U.S. action over the weekend will impact energy markets, and why the world may be entering a new era of resource competition. Catch Reuters Morning Bid ⁠here⁠ Sign up for the ⁠Reuters Econ World ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠ For information on our privacy and data protection practices visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Further listening OPEC+ Peak Oil Risk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is division the new normal at the U.S. central bank? President Donald Trump wants Chair Jerome Powell's successor to push through big rate cuts next year but officials are divided over the Fed's future path. Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Reuters Fed and economics reporter Ann Saphir to talk politics, economics and what 2026 might bring. Catch Reuters Morning Bid here Want to hear more 2026 predictions from Reuters Breakingviews? Click here  For information on our privacy and data protection practices visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Further listening The Fed and the rest of the world The 'Goldilocks' interest rate What the Fed's interest rate cut means for Americans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. economy is humming along nicely; the labor market not so much. Job creation is slowing and so is the supply of workers. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters U.S. economics editor Dan Burns about the forces reshaping America’s workforce. Catch Reuters Morning Bid here Sign up for the Reuters Econ World ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠ For information on our privacy and data protection practices visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Further listening Statistics: Trump's firing rocks the foundations of economics Is the U.S. economy in danger of contracting? Inflation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to Carmel Crimmins live from New York as she discusses President Donald Trump's ambitions for the US economy. US editor Sally Buzbee and Federal Reserve correspondent Howard Schneider take the stage at Reuters NEXT to weigh the president's economic performance in his first year of this term. Check out more great conversations from Reuters Next⁠⁠ here Catch Reuters Morning Bid Sign up for the Reuters Econ World ⁠⁠newsletter⁠ Our Standards:⁠⁠ The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles⁠⁠ For information on our privacy and data protection practices visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Further Listening American capitalism Bubble talk - Part 2 Statistics: Trump's firing rocks the foundations of economics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip Lane, chief economist of the European Central Bank, digs into the eurozone's steady economic outlook amid potential pitfalls. He discusses the resilience of labor markets in the face of tariffs and how global trade shifts, particularly with China, reshape supply chains. Lane emphasizes the need for reforms to counter stagnant growth, highlighting disparities between countries like Germany and Spain. He also explores the implications of U.S. fiscal policy and the emerging digital euro, stressing the importance of geopolitical stability for economic security.

Karin Strohecker, Reuters' chief emerging markets correspondent, dives into Argentina's currency challenges under Javier Milei. She explains the role of currency bands in fighting inflation while discussing Milei's economic overhaul. Karin highlights the impact of U.S. support on the peso and its geopolitical implications. With insights into the risks of fixed exchange rates, dollarization debates, and the social consequences of fiscal cuts, she paints a vivid picture of Argentina’s complex financial landscape.

Mike Dolan, Editor-at-large for Finance and Markets at Reuters, dives into the complexities of the AI investment boom. He discusses how national security is influencing this multi-billion dollar market and the challenges in measuring AI's economic impact. The conversation touches on inequality among consumers, the balance between job creation and disruption, and the potential risks of an AI bubble bursting. With insights on tech borrowing and geopolitical concerns, Dolan warns that the implications of AI extend far beyond mere finance.

In a riveting discussion, Christopher A. Marinello, CEO of Art Recovery International, shares his expertise on the shadowy world of art theft. He reveals the economic forces driving the illegal art market and why jewelry and watches are increasingly targeted over traditional paintings. Marinello explains how stolen art is laundered and sold, the methods thieves employ, and why Europe remains a hotspot for theft. He also offers critical advice for collectors on safeguarding their valuables, emphasizing the importance of due diligence and awareness in the age of social media.

Join Dmitry Zhdannikov, an energy expert with insights into global oil markets, and Guy Faulconbridge, the seasoned Reuters Russia bureau chief, as they delve into the gripping energy conflict arising from the Russia-Ukraine war. They discuss Europe's pivot away from Russian oil, the pivotal role of energy in Russia's economy, and the impacts of U.S. sanctions on energy giants like Rosneft. The duo also highlights how drone strikes are reshaping energy supplies and how global markets are affected, with the U.S. solidifying its position amidst ongoing turmoil.