First Move with Julia Chatterley

A "radically changed business environment." That's the standout phrase from the earnings report for the shipping giant Maersk, whose operating profits in the last quarter fell by over two-thirds. While the results weren't as bad as many expected, they came with a warning of weaker numbers perhaps to come -- all this as industry capacity is increasing just as demand is changing course. Joining Julia to discuss is Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Federal Reserve is set to release an important interest rate decision later today against the backdrop of fresh tremors in the banking sector and the still-unresolved debt ceiling crisis. Joining the show to discuss is Michael Gapen, managing director and head of US economics at BofA Global Research.  Also on today's show: Pandora CEO Alexander Lacik. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US investors are gearing up for a host of significant indicators on the economy this week, including new data on job openings today, the Fed's policy meeting tomorrow (with another interest rate decision due), a fresh reading on jobless claims Thursday, and a critical jobs report Friday. Joining the show to discuss all this and more is John Petrides, portfolio manager at Tocqueville Asset Management. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US investors were greeted early this morning with the news that JPMorgan Chase is buying most assets of First Republic Bank after the nation’s second-largest bank failure ever. While the deal protects First Republic's depositors, it will surely spark new concerns about consolidation in the US banking industry and how recent banking uncertainties will affect industry lending. Joining the show to discuss is Gerard Cassidy, head of US bank equity strategy at RBC Capital Markets.  Also on today's show: Mark Smith, VP of humanitarian and emergency affairs at World Vision, one of the largest humanitarian agencies with a presence in Sudan. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a time of inflation, stock market volatility, slowing economic growth, and bank failures, an increasing number of investors are turning to art. According to Statistica, global art sales rose 3% last year to nearly $68 billion. Artsy connects almost 4,000 galleries, auction houses, art fairs and institutions in over 100 countries with art collectors. Joining the show to discuss is Artsy CEO Mike Steib.  Also on today's show: Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Citroën has set its sights, or rather its headlamps, on Southeast Asia, India, and South America. The French automaker, which has been part of Stellantis since 2021, sees the regions as high-potential, fast-growing markets. Citroën is launching a brand-new model and spearheading the effort is a new brand CEO. His name is Thierry Koskas and he joins the show live from the launch in New Delhi. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle, with over 7,000 locations across North America, served up better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter. The chain, which expanded its footprint with 41 new restaurants this year, says that higher menu prices have helped it increase revenue by 17% year-on-year. Joining the show to discuss is Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung.  Also on today's show: International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barnes & Noble is the world's largest retail bookseller and is in the middle of its largest expansion in over a decade. The chain plans to open 30 new stores this year, including two that are former Amazon stores. It also plans to remodel at least 90 existing stores. Joining Julia to discuss is Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt.  Also on today's show: His Royal Highness Prince Constantijn van Oranje, Special Envoy of Techleap, the Netherlands’ startup ecosystem accelerator. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Moscow is threatening to terminate the crucial Black Sea grain export deal if the G7 bans exports to Russia, the G7 itself wants to see the deal extended and expanded. Business executive and major philanthropist Howard Buffett knows full well the consequences of failure. He's just returned from his seventh trip to Ukraine since Russia's invasion and promised to double his humanitarian support for the country. He joins Julia to discuss.  Also on today's show: Sumant Sinha, founder and CEO of Renew, one of India's leading clean energy companies. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IKEA, the world's largest furniture retailer with a presence in 31 countries, opened its first US store in 1985. It recently announced it will beef up its efforts in America with an investment of $2.2 billion in new stores and pickup sites, creating an estimated 2,000 new jobs. Joining Julia to discuss his company's expansion plans is Javier Quiñones, CEO/CSO at IKEA US. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices