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What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.
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- Today15 min
Where Are Oil Prices Heading?
As Middle East energy security breaks down, gas prices are creeping up and diesel is hitting record highs – driving inflation in the U.S. and around the world. With the help of Dow Jones Energy's Andy Critchlow we'll look at the historic disruptions battering energy supply chains in and around the Persian Gulf. And WSJ reporters Benoît Morenne and Konrad Putzier explain why dwindling strategic reserves and a narrow spectrum of politically-palatable government interventions mean relief likely isn't coming anytime soon. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading The New Offensive Raising Oil Prices and Complicating Trump’s Iran War How Energy Is Driving Inflation—and How It’s Not Oil Executives Say the Great Fuel Crisis Is Here Record Fuel Prices Pose Fresh Challenge for Trump Ahead of Midterms What Is Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline and Why Is It Rocking Oil Markets? Is Fuel-Export Ban Trump’s Last Option to Ease Prices? How It Could Work Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices ‘Refine, Baby, Refine’ Is the Energy Industry’s New Mantra Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Yesterday5 min
What’s News in Markets: Markets Digest Shocks, Tokenized Stocks, Buffett Steps Down
Were major indexes able to rebound after a week of turbulence? And how will the U.S. regulators' green light of tokenized stocks impact trading? Plus, What does Warren Buffet's decision to step down mean for the future of Berkshire Hathaway? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 days ago11 min
The End of an Era: Warren Buffett Steps Down As Berkshire Hathaway Chairman
P.M. Edition for Sept. 18. In a letter to investors today, legendary investor Warren Buffett said he would step down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. WSJ deputy markets editor Justin Baer discusses why it’s happening now, and the details of Buffett’s long-held succession plan. Plus, Disney has hired the head of artificial-intelligence company Character.AI to be its first chief technology officer. We hear from Journal reporter Ben Fritz about how this fits into CEO Josh D’Amaro’s strategy. And President Trump says he’s banning CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House over their coverage of his administration. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 days ago12 min
OpenAI Hack Highlights Rising Cyber Threats
A.M. Edition for Sept. 18. Hackers used Anthropic’s AI tool, Claude, to gain access to the company’s core algorithmic code. Plus, Russia seizes control of Nestle’s operations in the country, as the Kremlin cracks down on more Western businesses. And the Bank of Japan follows the Fed in hiking interest rates. WSJ’s Jason Douglas says central banks have learnt from recent inflation scares and are moving quickly to stave off persistent price rises. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 days ago13 min
Trump Says He Talked to Warsh. What Does That Mean for Fed Independence?
P.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Yesterday’s interest rate increase from the Fed seemed to some like an assertion of the central bank’s independence. But afterward President Trump revealed that he and Warsh had a conversation before the decision was announced. WSJ Washington bureau chief Damian Paletta discusses what we know and what this could mean for the future of the Fed. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home early this week ahead of the November election, despite criticism that Congress isn’t doing its job. We hear from Journal reporter Maya Davis about what the data show about how much Congress is getting done. And Mastercard becomes the latest credit card company to roll out the option for AI bots to do your everyday shopping. But, as reporter Ben Glickman notes, many consumers aren’t yet ready to hand over their cards to a bot. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 days ago14 min
Global Markets Shake Off Rate-Hike Jitters
A.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Stock markets are gaining on renewed investor confidence in the Fed being ready and able to tackle higher inflation, despite President Trump’s rebuke of yesterday’s rate hike. Plus, Congress backs new measures to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. And Canada’s prime minister takes a swipe at Washington, as he welcomes the EU’s offer of an “alliance for the future.” Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 days ago11 min
The Fed Raises Interest Rates For the First Time in Three Years
P.M. Edition for Sept. 16. The Federal Reserve unanimously decided to raise interest rates a quarter percentage point today, its first rate hike in three years. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman discusses what went into that decision, what it means for the Fed’s relationship with President Trump and what to expect from the Fed’s future meetings this year. Plus, Yemen’s Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed they shot down a Saudi fighter jet. We hear from the Journal’s deputy Middle East bureau chief Jon Gambrell about how the Houthis recently seized Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial oil chokepoint, after sitting out months of the Iran war. And business leaders are taking sides in the debate around AI regulation—mostly in opposition to President Trump. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 days ago11 min
The EU Opens Its Arms to Canada
A.M. Edition for Sept. 16. The EU top’s executive proposes making Canada the bloc’s first associate member as traditional U.S. allies forge stronger ties in the face of tensions with the Trump administration. Plus, WSJ correspondent Jared Malsin details how the U.S. is burning through its interceptors to counter Iran. And, we tee up one of the most consequential Fed rate decisions in recent memory. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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