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Fed Lowers Interest Rates but Powell Sows Doubt About December Cut Oct 29, 2025

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 29. The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point today, as was widely expected. But comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell cast doubt on another cut in December. WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip joins to discuss. Plus, a trio of big tech companies report quarterly earnings that exceed analyst expectations… mostly. And a Senate proposal to raise the limit on insured deposits is creating surprising political alliances—and, as WSJ reporter Dylan Tokar explains, would be a nightmare scenario for the nation’s biggest banks. Alex Ossola hosts.

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How AI is Tearing Through The White-Collar Workforce Oct 29, 2025

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 29. It has been a tough month for the white-collar workforce, as companies including Amazon, United Parcel Service and Target all announced layoffs. WSJ’s Chip Cutter explains how a new normal is emerging for a leaner workforce, driven in part by artificial intelligence. Plus, the Federal Reserve will announce its latest policy decision today. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos explains what central bankers are weighing amid a government shutdown that is leaving a gap in the official data. And, with over three thousand billionaires on the planet, Americans are dominating their collective wealth. Caitlin McCabe hosts.

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Trade Framework Emerges for the U.S. and China Oct 28, 2025

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 28. In an exclusive, we’re reporting on a trade framework that President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to discuss later this week that could see the U.S. rolling back some tariffs on China. WSJ trade and economic policy reporter Gavin Bade discusses what we know about the framework, and what that means for the U.S.-China relationship. Plus, UPS says it has cut 48,000 jobs in management and operations, pushing its stock price to close up 8%. And OpenAI has transitioned into a more traditional structure. We hear from WSJ reporter Keach Hagey about what that means for the company and its longtime partner Microsoft. Alex Ossola hosts.

Correction: OpenAI’s nonprofit parent owns a stake in its for-profit subsidiary, which has become a public-benefit corporation. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said OpenAI had become a for-profit company. (Corrected Oct. 28)

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What’s News in Earnings: Inside Airlines’ Holiday Pricing Strategy Oct 28, 2025

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Bonus Episode for Oct. 28. Earlier this year, economic uncertainty weighed on airlines, as Americans were rethinking their travel plans. With the busy holiday travel period approaching, executives at carriers such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines say demand is improving. WSJ reporter Dean Seal discusses how these carriers’ money-making strategies are beginning to pay off.

WSJ travel reporter Jacob Passy hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy.

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Delta Predicts Premium Seat Sales to Overtake Economy as Soon as 2026

United Airlines Expects Stronger Revenue Trends in Holiday Season

Southwest’s Revenue Is Growing. Stronger Travel Demand and Bag Fees Are Helping.

American Airlines Lifts Profit Target for 2025

Alaska Airlines Works to Restore Operations After Tech Outage Grounds Flights

GE Aerospace Boosts Guidance as Air-Travel Demand Stabilizes

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Why Amazon Plans to Cut 30,000 Jobs Oct 28, 2025

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 28. According to people familiar with the matter, Amazon plans to cut roughly 10% of its corporate workforce, as it seeks to slim down, conserve cash and further employ AI. Plus, WSJ’s Jon Emont explains how a slew of billion-dollar deals is reshaping the once-dormant Western rare-earths industry. And, a Republican-led committee recommends that the Justice Department investigate former President Joe Biden’s executive actions, particularly his clemency decisions. Caitlin McCabe hosts.

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Qualcomm Takes On Nvidia in the AI Chip Race Oct 27, 2025

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 27. Shares of Qualcomm rose 11% today after the company announced that it plans to launch new artificial-intelligence accelerator chips. We hear from WSJ reporter Robbie Whelan about what the entrance of Qualcomm, which has so far mostly focused on chips for mobile devices, means for the AI race. Plus, the Caribbean braces for the arrival of Hurricane Melissa, which has developed into a Category 5 hurricane. Journal reporter Joseph De Avila discusses the damage the storm is expected to inflict, and where. And Sudanese rebels have captured the last government stronghold in Darfur. Alex Ossola hosts.

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U.S. and China Signal Trade Progress Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting Oct 27, 2025

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 27. President Trump touches down in Tokyo, following a busy weekend in Malaysia that included trade agreements with several nations. Plus, Javier Milei scores a decisive victory in Argentina, which WSJ’s Chelsey Dulaney says will allow talks to continue on a multi-billion aid package for the struggling country. And, American women’s pay is falling, with return-to-office mandates possibly to blame. Caitlin McCabe hosts.

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Inside the New Era of Emergency Readiness Oct 26, 2025

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Between the regularity of extreme weather events, the reality of total blackouts and the increasing threat of war, survival prep is becoming more popular. While individuals across the globe have been prepping for decades, now some governments are making sure their citizens are ready for when a crisis strikes. We speak to Denmark’s minister for resilience and preparedness as well as executives from delivery service Wolt, and explain why Taiwan is asking people to pack go-bags. Plus, preppers in the U.K. and U.S. explain why getting ready for disaster doesn’t have to mean going it alone. Caitlin McCabe hosts.

Further Reading

What’s in Your Go-Bag? How Taiwan Packs for Disaster

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What’s News in Markets: AWS Outage, Warner Plans, Earnings Movers Oct 25, 2025

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How did Amazon’s stock react to the big internet outage it was behind? And what did investors think of Warner Bros. putting itself up for sale? Plus, what were the notable movers among the myriad of earnings reports? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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What Xi’s New Playbook for Trump Means for U.S.-China Trade Oct 24, 2025

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 24. During President Trump’s second term, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has adopted a playbook for dealing with the U.S. president that’s offered concessions but also hits back harder. WSJ chief China correspondent Lingling Wei discusses how that’s played out so far, and what it means for the upcoming meeting between the two leaders. Plus, investors are loving Intel again—its stock has almost doubled this year; the company has announced investments from SoftBank, Nvidia and the U.S. government; and yesterday’s earnings report showed momentum. But as WSJ Heard on the Street writer Asa Fitch tells us, that may not be enough to fix the company’s troubles. And the Pentagon said it is sending the Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, a major escalation of the Trump administration’s military campaign in the region. Alex Ossola hosts.

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