The EU is preparing for president-elect Donald Trump to roll back his predecessor’s executive orders, bond markets have entered a new era of antagonism with governments, and insurers are bracing for losses of as much as $20bn from wildfires in Los Angeles. Plus, Elon Musk has privately discussed with allies how Sir Keir Starmer could be removed as UK prime minister before the next general election.
Mentioned in this podcast:
EU fears Trump rolling back Biden-era measures
Bond market ‘police’ are back as investors patrol spending plans
Insurers brace for losses of up to $20bn from California wildfires
Musk examines how to oust Starmer as UK prime minister before next election
Resold tickets prices set to be capped under UK tout crackdown
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