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China and the EU reach auto agreement; Trump targets Fed governor, and more
Ep. 20261010
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China and the European Union reached a “shared understanding” to reduce the number of hybrid cars exported from China to Europe, following negotiations in Beijing
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Trump targets Fed governor; China and the EU reach auto agreement, and more
14:46|Donald Trump is coming for Lisa Cook again. The president formed a committee to investigate the Federal Reserve governor over claims that she made false statements when applying for mortgages, which she denies; China and the European Union reached a “shared understanding” to reduce the number of hybrid cars exported from China to Europe, following negotiations in BeijingWhite House suspends tech visas; Pentagon to broadcast execution, and more
10:37|The Trump administration suspended Microsoft from a green-card sponsorship programme, accusing it of abusing the visa system and excluding Americans from jobs. Also, the Pentagon announced that it would livestream the execution by firing squad of a former psychiatrist in America’s army.20261009. White House suspends tech companies from visa programme; oil prices rise again, and more
03:47||Ep. 20261009The Trump administration suspended Microsoft from a green-card sponsorship programme, accusing it of abusing the visa system and excluding Americans from jobs.White House suspends tech companies from visa programme; oil prices rise again, and more
10:54|The Trump administration suspended Microsoft from a green-card sponsorship programme, accusing it of abusing the visa system and excluding Americans from jobs; More conflict in the Middle East pushed up oil prices. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose to around $105 a barrel.Syria re-affirms support for Yemen; bond sell-off eases, and more
12:01|Syria denied earlier reports it will send troops to Yemen but reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Houthis. Also, a sell-off in American government bonds abated after a $39bn auction of ten-year Treasuries saw strong demand.20261008. Bond sell-off eases; WHO investigates Russia plague reports, and more
04:00||Ep. 20261008A sell-off in American government bonds abated after a $39bn auction of ten-year Treasuries saw strong demand.Bond sell-off eases; WHO investigates Russia plague reports, and more
12:21|A sell-off in American government bonds abated after a $39bn auction of ten-year Treasuries saw strong demand; The World Health Organization is seeking information from Russia following reports of a second suspected case of pneumonic plague in Irkutsk, a city in SiberiaWHO investigates Russia plague reports; Israel marks three years since October 7, and more
12:06|The World Health Organisation is seeking information from Russia following reports of a second suspected case of pneumonic plague in Irkutsk. Also, Israelis gathered for vigils marking the third anniversary of Hamas’s attack on October 7th, which killed 1,200 people.