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U.S. Spring Home Selling Season Is Off to a Rough Start Apr 13, 2026

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P.M. Edition for April 13. New data out today shows that U.S. existing home sales dropped 3.6% in March, worse than economists expected. We hear from WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman about what’s driving the decline. Plus, Goldman Sachs kicks off earnings season with a record quarter in banking and trading And the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is officially in effect. WSJ senior video and national security correspondent Shelby Holliday discusses the Trump administration’s goal in cutting off access to Iran’s ports, while reporter Joe Wallace talks about the impact on global oil markets. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Iran, U.S. Trade Threats After Peace Talks Collapse Apr 13, 2026

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A.M. Edition for April 13. The U.S. plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz sets up a risky new showdown that could draw American forces into a prolonged conflict over the strategic waterway, while compounding the economic damage caused by the conflict. Plus, Trump ally Viktor Orban loses Hungary’s election in a historic landslide. WSJ correspondent Matthew Luxmoore has the latest from Budapest. And California Rep. Eric Swalwell faces pressure to leave the House, after suspending his governor campaign following sexual misconduct allegations. Luke Vargas hosts.

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The U.S. Economy Is Teetering. Here Are Three Industries to Watch Apr 12, 2026

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The U.S. economy has navigated a pandemic, inflation and global tariffs. But is it finally reaching a breaking point? Oil prices, private credit and the AI industry could help determine whether the economy rolls over or pulls through. WSJ reporters Joe Wallace, AnnaMaria Andriotis and Angel Au-Yeung join host Danny Lewis to discuss some of the worst- and best-case scenarios facing an uncertain economy.

Further Reading

The Economy Is on the Edge. What Could Tip It Over, or Help It Pull Through

Oil Shock Hits An Economy Already Showing Cracks

Private Credit’s Exposure to Ailing Software Industry Is Bigger Than Advertised

What Private-Credit Investors Need to Know About the Industry’s Turmoil

An Inside Look at OpenAI and Anthropic’s Finances Ahead of Their IPOs

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What’s News in Markets: Cease-Fire Stocks, Airlines Soar, Intel and Elon Apr 11, 2026

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Which stocks got a boost from the cease-fire? And how are airlines dealing with surging jet fuel costs? Plus, why is Intel this week’s big stock winner? Host Jared Mitovich discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Gasoline Prices Drive Inflation to Highest Level in Two Years Apr 10, 2026

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P.M. Edition for April 10. The first major inflation report since the start of the Iran war showed consumer prices rose 3.3% last month from a year earlier. WSJ economics reporter Konrad Putzier discusses the risks of a prolonged run-up in energy prices and what the energy shock means for the Federal Reserve. Plus, the U.S. and Iran gear up for what will be their highest-level talks in decades this weekend. We hear from reporter Laurence Norman about the leverage each side has going into the negotiations. And, in an exclusive, we report that President Trump has promised staffers mass pardons before he leaves office. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Why a Hormuz Toll Makes Economic Sense Apr 10, 2026

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A.M. Edition for April 10. The White House is racing to contain Israel’s deadly war in Lebanon ahead of peace talks with Iran this weekend. At the centre of negotiations is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a possible toll on ships passing through the waterway. WSJ correspondent Tom Fairless explains why Iran and the U.S. might be able to agree on this - and the global consequences such a toll would have. Plus, we look at why MAGA is so invested in this weekend’s election in Hungary. And why an innocent-sounding - yet notorious - flying fish, is threatening the Great Lakes. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Rising HOA Fees Are Making It Even More Expensive to Own a Home Apr 09, 2026

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Homeowners association fees have risen nearly 30% since before the pandemic. WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman explains what’s behind the surge that’s stretching both homeowners and potential buyers. Plus, Israel said it’s ready to start direct negotiations with Lebanon. Stocks moved higher on hopes that would bolster the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and the Dow turned positive for the year. And the U.K. says it thwarted a secret Russian submarine operation threatening underwater infrastructure. U.K. bureau chief David Luhnow explains why protecting undersea cables from sabotage has become a global priority. Imani Moise hosts.

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Israel’s Lebanon Strikes Threaten Iran Peace Push Apr 09, 2026

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A.M. Edition for April 9. Global stocks fall and oil prices are climbing as cracks in the fragile U.S.-Iran truce begin to show. Israel’s deadly attacks in Lebanon have emerged as a key sticking point for Tehran, while tanker traffic remains snarled in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, with businesses and consumers feeling the economic impacts of the war, WSJ editor Alex Frangos says another long-term problem is looming: Americans aren’t having enough babies. And AI companies are trying to avert a public backlash for a distrustful public. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Iran and the U.S. Remain Far Apart Despite Cease-Fire Deal Apr 08, 2026

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P.M. Edition for April 8. The U.S.- Iran ceasefire is fragile, with divisions over the Strait of Hormuz and other key issues. WSJ national security reporter Shelby Holliday explains what’s at stake in the Middle East. Stocks rally and oil prices plunge after the ceasefire. WSJ markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang tells us about the latest TACO trade. Plus, economists are getting worse at forecasting one of the most important economic indicators. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman tells us what’s throwing off their models, and why it matters for investors. Imani Moise hosts.

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U.S. and Iran Both Claim Victory in New Ceasefire Apr 08, 2026

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A.M. Edition for April 8. The U.S. and Iran have reached a 14-day ceasefire agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and pausing weeks of escalating military strikes. With Tehran touting the deal as a strategic win, WSJ Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin details what we know about the truce and whether the Strait is in fact reopening. Plus, how markets – and central banks – are responding to the U.S. and Iran walking back from the brink. And Republicans beat back a Democratic push to win Marjorie Taylor Green’s House seat. Luke Vargas hosts.

Correction: India’s central bank is called the Reserve Bank of India. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly referred to it as the Royal Bank of India. (Corrected on April 9)

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