Podcast · 335 episodes
WSJ What’s News, page 8
by The Wall Street Journal · English
What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.
All episodes, page 8
What’s News in Markets: Cease-Fire Stocks, Airlines Soar, Intel and ElonThe episode reviews major stock moves driven by the Middle East, inflation data, airlines’ fuel costs, and Intel’s partnership. Guests: none; it’s hosted by Jared Mitovich (WSJ).11 Apr 2026 · 6 min · 4 chapters
Gasoline Prices Drive Inflation to Highest Level in Two YearsThis PM news episode covers: (1) U.S. inflation rising to a two-year high, driven by Iran-related energy price shocks.10 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 4 chapters
Why a Hormuz Toll Makes Economic SenseThe episode is a Wall Street Journal “What’s News” AM briefing plus interviews. Topic: whether a Strait of Hormuz oil tanker toll makes economic sense; Israel-Iran war spillovers; U.S.10 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 6 chapters
Rising HOA Fees Are Making It Even More Expensive to Own a HomeRising HOA and condo fees are worsening home affordability, alongside other global headlines (Israel–Lebanon talks/Hezbollah, undersea cable sabotage risk, airline bag-fee hikes, and U.S.9 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 13 chapters
Israel’s Lebanon Strikes Threaten Iran Peace PushIsrael’s Lebanon strikes and the Iran ceasefire; Strait of Hormuz shipping/tolls; NATO’s drone defense and possible U.S. troop reshuffling; economic fallout from the Iran war; U.S.9 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 5 chapters
Iran and the U.S. Remain Far Apart Despite Cease-Fire DealThe U.S.-Iran ceasefire and why the countries remain far apart, with spillovers into oil/shipping, Middle East strikes, and U.S.8 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 5 chapters
U.S. and Iran Both Claim Victory in New CeasefireThe episode covers a new U.S.-Iran ceasefire after an 11th-hour truce, including terms, whether the Strait of Hormuz will reopen, and market impacts; it also touches central bank reactions to…8 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 6 chapters
Trump Ramps Up Threats Ahead of Iran DeadlineThis PM edition of What’s News covers: (1) President Trump escalating threats against Iran ahead of an 8 p.m.7 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 9 chapters
How One Central Banker Is Sizing Up the Iran WarMarkets and central banking amid the Iran war, focusing on how energy shocks could drive inflation and whether the European Central Bank should raise rates; plus brief business headlines (oil,…7 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 6 chapters
Why America’s Upper Middle Class Is GrowingThe episode covers three main areas: (1) U.S.-Iran tensions: Iran rejected a U.S.-backed 45-day ceasefire proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Trump said Iran’s counterproposal isn’t good…6 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 4 chapters
U.S. and Israel Consider Attacks on Iran’s EconomyThe episode covers U.S. and Israeli plans to escalate the Iran war by targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure tied to the military, especially energy sites, to increase economic pressure and gain…6 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 10 chapters
What’s News in Markets: The War Trade, Megadeals and a Sneaker SlowdownThis episode of “What’s News in Markets” covers a short Good Friday week with stocks rising despite mixed signals on Iran.4 Apr 2026 · 5 min · 6 chapters
U.S. Rescues One of Two Crew Members From Jet Downed in IranThis episode of WSJ’s “What’s News” covers: Iran downing a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle, the rescue of one crew member, and an ongoing search for the second; Iran’s propaganda response; and what the…3 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 8 chapters
Iran Prepares for U.S. Ground InvasionThe episode is a “What’s News” AM briefing plus a segment on AI investing. It leads with Iran preparing for a possible U.S.3 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 4 chapters
Trump Fires Attorney General Pam BondiWSJ “What’s News” PM edition covers: Trump firing Attorney General Pam Bondi; tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals; private credit fund withdrawals (Blue Owl); U.S.-Iran/Israel strikes and the Strait…2 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 7 chapters
Trump’s Iran Speech Disappoints MarketsWSJ “What’s News” AM covers Trump’s Iran speech and market reaction, plus business and geopolitics: NATO exit questions, Venezuela sanctions, China’s South China Sea base, Eli Lilly’s weight-loss…2 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 5 chapters
SpaceX Files for What Could Be the Biggest IPO EverThis episode of WSJ’s “What’s News” covers three main stories. First, the U.S.1 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 4 chapters
U.A.E. Preparing to Help Open Strait of Hormuz By ForceUAE weighing direct combatant role in Iran war; lobbying for UN authorization to open Strait of Hormuz by force; U.S.1 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 8 chapters
Wall Street Cheers Prospect of an End to the Iran WarThe episode of WSJ’s “What’s News and Markets” (PM) covers: (1) why stocks rallied despite the S&P and Dow’s worst quarter in nearly four years, (2) tariff refunds after the Supreme Court struck down…31 Mar 2026 · 14 min · 13 chapters
U.S. Gas Prices Top $4 a GallonThe episode (WSJ “What’s News” AM) covers: U.S. gasoline prices topping $4/gal (AAA), up over $1 vs a month ago, after a Kuwaiti oil tanker was hit by a drone near Dubai, underscoring threats to…31 Mar 2026 · 14 min · 10 chapters
Private Credit Is in Turmoil–and Could Be in Your Future 401(k)PM news roundup focused on Fed policy amid Iran-related oil shock, turmoil in private credit, and a Trump Labor Department proposal to let 401(k)s invest in private market funds; plus Iran/U.S.30 Mar 2026 · 12 min · 5 chapters
More U.S. Troops Arrive in Middle EastU.S. troop deployment to the Middle East; Iran conflict escalation; Pakistan’s bid to mediate; Europe’s gas supply scramble after Iran disrupts LNG; related market impacts; plus business/tech updates…30 Mar 2026 · 14 min · 9 chapters
AI Agents Like OpenClaw Are Here. How Can You Use Them?Agentic AI—AI agents that execute tasks on your behalf—what they mean, how companies use them (coding and customer service), how they may generate value, and the major risks (hallucinations,…29 Mar 2026 · 12 min · 7 chapters
What’s News in Markets: Bearish Bets, Defiant Oil Prices, a Social Media ReckoningWeekly market recap as stocks slide; investors buy bearish S&P 500 options, retail trading hits a two-year low, Nasdaq and Dow enter/extend correction territory, and the S&P 500 posts its longest…28 Mar 2026 · 5 min · 3 chapters