Microsoft's unexpected rebound in Azure cloud growth, environmental campaigners' concerns over EU's hydrogen plans, UN chief denounces violations of international law in Gaza, companies turning to former diplomats for help amid rising tensions

The podcast discusses the challenges companies face when commenting on the Israel-Hamas conflict and the importance of maintaining a balanced approach. It also explores the impact of Argentina's election results on economic policy and investor preferences. Additionally, the episode covers companies' responses to political issues and the changing expectations for public statements.

Toyota nears mass production of solid-state batteries, EU's attention divided between Ukraine and Israel, Israeli startups face challenges due to war with Hamas.

In this podcast, they discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, political tensions in the UK over Israel's response, and the frontrunner in Argentina's presidential election. They also explore the potential benefits and risks of Argentina dollarizing, and the contenders for the upcoming election.

US President Joe Biden urges caution in Israel, as traders bet against the Israeli shekel. The weakening shekel may impact Israel's economy, and the Bank of Israel focuses on currency stabilization. Netflix's subscriber growth is discussed, along with the potential delay of a major US tech deal.

The podcast explores Egypt's mounting concern about Gaza's humanitarian crisis and the potential impact on their borders. It also discusses Scotland's plan to issue government bonds and the strong performance of US banks in the third quarter. The episode delves into the unexpected strength in bank earnings and the challenges banks may face amidst a potential recession, including the decline in profits for Goldman Sachs.

Poland's rightwing party likely losing power in election, US-led effort faltered to provide aid to Gaza Strip, Microsoft's success in acquiring Activision despite regulatory challenges, impact of Microsoft on policy discussions, clarification on previous statement about Israel's Gaza operation

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Mehul Srivastava, FT's journalist covering the Hamas military commander behind the deadly Israel incursion, discusses US inflation and the EU investigation into a social media platform accused of spreading disinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict. The podcast also reveals the elusive leader of Hamas' military wing, Mumad Dave, and explores his role as the mastermind behind past assaults, as well as the rise of proteges within Hamas.

US banks expected to have decreased profits, Israel fights on northern border with Lebanon in addition to conflict with Hamas, star witness in Sam Bankman-Fried trial testifies, Birkenstock shares drop on first day of trading