P.M. Edition for June 3. As the U.S. debt grows—and with the “big, beautiful” spending bill set to push it even higher—some on Wall Street are warning that the debt level might soon be unsustainable. And, though it’s not the first time we’ve heard such warnings, WSJ investing columnist Spencer Jakab joins to discuss why this time they’re worth listening to. ... Show More
Feb 2025
Trump calls Russia and Ukraine, inflation, and Modi’s offers
President Donald Trump has discussed ending the war with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in separate phone calls. U.S. consumer pricesincreased by the most in nearly one and a half years in January, reinforcing the Fed’s message that i ... Show More
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Jul 4
Trump’s bill victory, Putin call, Ukraine and Diogo Jota
US President Donald Trump's tax-cut legislation clears its final hurdle in the U.S. Congress – we look at how he persuaded hawks and skeptics. After a “disappointing” call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump is set to speak to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Plus, Liverpo ... Show More
11m 22s
Nov 2024
Trump and Putin, the Pentagon, Musk’s clout and COP29
A source tells Reuters that President-elect Donald Trump has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin and advised him not to escalate the Ukraine war. At the Pentagon, there are concerns about Trump’s campaign pledge to purge the military of “woke” generals. We look at how El ... Show More
12m 17s
Mar 2025
Trump Pitches Teslas On South Lawn While Markets Fall Again
As markets take a tumble again, President Trump comes to the aid of his biggest donor with a White House-approved Tesla sales pitch. Plus, more on the proposed 30-day ceasefire to end the war in Ukraine. Ukraine's President Zelensky has agreed to it, and now the ball is in Russia ... Show More
47m 15s