Implications of rising wages in Eastern Europe; Israel's actions in Gaza and improvement in China-Australia trade relations; China's trade tactics, pork problem, concerns over deflation, and consumer price index data.

WeWork's bankruptcy filing and PwC job cuts are discussed. The best US city for foreign investment is revealed. Lessons learned from WeWork's downfall and the impact of the pandemic on office spaces are explored. Houston tops the list of best cities for foreign investment, and the significance of foreign investment in the US economy is discussed.

Topics include Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, Japan's stimulus to tackle inflation, the impact of higher interest rates on private equity, and Warren Buffett's record cash holdings.

The podcast discusses the conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried and the ground offensive in Israel. It also covers central banks' decisions on interest rates and the impact of inflation. The market's response to the Fed's monetary policy and the delayed IPO plans of CVC Capital Partners are analyzed. The state of the private equity industry and the challenges faced in the current market conditions are explored. Additionally, the podcast highlights the outcomes of an AI summit, including government testing of AI models and an annual report on AI risks.

US interest rates, border control in Egypt, dire situation in Gaza, competition for EV plants in the US, increasing foreign investment in US EV industry, potential effects of Inflation Reduction Act on EV manufacturing in the US

Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial concludes today, eurozone inflation falls to lowest level in two years, Odey Asset Management shuts down due to sexual assault allegations. Global leaders and tech executives gather in UK to discuss the risks of artificial intelligence.

Israel pushes deeper into Gaza, GM reaches tentative deal with UAW, social media platform X valued at $19bn, Sundar Pichai's testimony before the US Department of Justice, Elon Musk's X suffers decrease in equity valuation

Israel expands ground offensive in Gaza to destroy Hamas. Tech companies dominate global stocks. World facing rice crisis due to export bans and climate change impact. Discusses the reasons for US stock dominance and alternative indexes. Compares current rice crisis to the one in 2007-2008.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried previews his defense against fraud charges. Morgan Stanley appoints Ted Pick as new CEO. The escalating security situation in the Middle East is discussed.

Mike Johnson, a loyal ally of Donald Trump, has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. The podcast also discusses foreign investment in America's offshore wind industry and the significance of a transformational project in the United States.