US and UK strike Houthi rebels, US inflation cools interest rate cut expectations, world's biggest mining project faces setbacks, challenges, and scandals, impacting the green energy transition.

US President Joe Biden plans to send a delegation to Taiwan after its election. The US SEC approved the first Bitcoin ETFs. The Houthis are increasing their attacks in the Red Sea. The podcast discusses the implications of these events.

Chinese companies repurpose gaming chips for AI development, Charles Michel's resignation sparks a scramble for new EU leader, a TV show rekindles interest in a post office scandal, and Prime Minister Sunak aims to compensate miscarriage of justice victims.

Shares in Boeing and supplier Spirit AeroSystems dropped after a mid-flight accident. Afghan women and girls are finding ways to access education online despite the Taliban's ban. The podcast explores the challenges faced by Boeing, including the grounding of 737 MAX planes. It also discusses the potential reasons for the Boeing incident and the disruption it may cause to the Boeing-Airbus duopoly. Additionally, the podcast delves into the challenges of education access in Afghanistan and the innovative solutions provided by online study programs.

Major US banks face rising bad loans. SoftBank's involvement in failed social media app IRL. Soccer clubs invest in stadium renovations to create entertainment districts. Financing challenges for smaller teams.

Top gold producer fires CEO for misconduct. Untracked fishing threatens fish stocks and marine environments. Chinese provinces inject $31bn into fragile regional banks. German inflation rises to 3.8%. The podcast covers these topics and more.

Recent release of Fed's December meeting minutes, convertible bonds' popularity for corporate fundraising, deadly blast in Iran, Russian prisoners released for fighting in Ukraine

Russian airstrikes in Ukraine, Israeli Supreme Court overturning judicial reforms, BlackRock's decline in ETF market. Vanguard poses challenge to BlackRock's dominance in US ETF market. Comparison of market share between Blackrock and Vanguard. Increasing popularity of ETFs in US market with major firms dominating, emergence of smaller players.

Explore the expectations for 2024, including upcoming elections, potential interest rate cuts, and the impact of AI. Discuss the surprising market conditions in 2023 and the importance of US presidential elections. Dive into the potential business model for generative AI in 2024, and listen for predictions, show notes, and ad-free listening.

Explore the significance of pandas going back to China and its impact on China-US relations. Hear about the farewell of beloved pandas from the national and Atlanta zoos, and the concept of panda diplomacy. Learn about the outrage and online communication surrounding pandas, and the shifting dynamics of panda diplomacy. Discover the hope for panda diplomacy through Panda Naming and the potential increase of relations between China and the US.