P.M. Edition for Mar. 3. The president says there is “no room left” to negotiate the tariffs before they take effect at midnight. WSJ reporter Vipal Monga tells us how the new levies will affect the tightly integrated North American automotive supply chain. Plus, asset-backed securities caused the 2008 financial crisis; now, they are back. Journal deputy markets editor Justin Baer discusses what is different about them this time around. And do you think you can name the world’s biggest fast food chain? The answer might surprise you. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Mar. 3. European leaders scramble to patch up differences between Kyiv and Washington following Friday’s public clash between Presidents Zelensky and Trump. The WSJ’s Laurence Norman reports that although British and French-led plans to put troops on the ground in Ukraine are attracting growing support, they still require buy-in from the U.S. Plus, consulting bosses scramble to defend billions of dollars in U.S. government contracts. And state legislatures resume their push to protect kids online, putting app-store operators on the defensive. Luke Vargas hosts.

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The early years of the Belt and Road Initiative left China with tens of billions of dollars in soured loans, making it a costly way of building global influence. Now Beijing is reworking its flagship infrastructure lending program to shield itself from financial risk and focus on projects that support its evolving ambitions, including securing critical supply chains for things like green-tech minerals and positioning itself as a leader that developing nations can unite behind. In the second episode of our three-part series, “Building Influence,” AidData’s Bradley Parks, SOAS University of London’s Steve Tsang and the WSJ’s Chun Han Wong discuss Belt and Road 2.0 and how even though China is reducing its spending, it is no less ambitious when it comes to pursuing Xi Jinping’s strategic goals. Kate Bullivant hosts.

Further reading:

China’s Belt and Road Plan Is Down, Not Out

China Reins In Its Belt and Road Program, $1 Trillion Later

China Is Starting to Act Like a Global Power 

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What drove gains at Home Depot in the past quarter? And what made investors nervous about Nvidia’s latest results? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 28. What started as a polite meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky grew contentious and ended abruptly. WSJ national security correspondent Michael R. Gordon tells us what that means for both countries. Plus, Trump is expected to sign an executive order making English the official language of the U.S. We hear from WSJ White House reporter Meridith McGraw about what this means on a practical level. And reporter Drew FitzGerald discusses how venture-backed companies see an opening for contracts with the Pentagon. Finally, a new generation of instant coffee passes the snob test. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Feb. 28. WSJ correspondent Summer Said reports that mediators are hoping to extend a Gaza cease-fire expiring this weekend, even as Hamas’s military wing prepares for a new fight. Plus, the FAA readies a hiring push to attract more U.S. air-traffic controllers. And, markets—and Trump’s team—struggle to keep up with a flurry of tariff activity from the president. Luke Vargas hosts.

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 27. A pandemic-era freeze on federal student loans has been lifted, but many borrowers haven’t resumed their payments. WSJ personal finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin discusses why that has effects on individuals and the broader economy. Plus, a strong dollar complicates things for U.S. companies with global operations. Kristin Broughton, who covers corporate finance for the Journal, joins to talk about what companies are doing to stabilize their financial reporting. And the art of the beer sommelier—who wants to become a Master Cicerone? Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Feb. 27. Microsoft is pushing the Trump administration to ease proposed export curbs on a group of U.S. allies, warning they could turn to China to get the tech infrastructure they need. Plus, HSBC analyst Frank Lee breaks down Nvidia’s latest earnings. And the U.S. looks at importing eggs to control rocketing prices as the USDA forecasts costs could keep climbing through 2025. Luke Vargas hosts.

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 26. As new data centers to power artificial intelligence pop up across the U.S., tech leaders and politicians have promised a hiring bonanza. But as WSJ reporter Tom Dotan tells us, the number of jobs created in the long term is often more modest. Plus, President Trump’s proposed tariffs are driving a wedge through the aluminum industry. Journal manufacturing and metals reporter Bob Tita discusses who is for and against the new tariffs, and the impact they would have on the industry. Plus, reporter Katherine Clarke talks about the newest category of the ultra-rich: the superbillionaire. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Feb. 26. WSJ foreign correspondent Ian Lovett explains how Washington and Kyiv bridged differences over security guarantees and future mineral revenues to strike an agreement Ukraine hopes can reset relations with President Trump. Plus, House Republicans pass a budget plan, overcoming disagreements on the size of proposed spending cuts. And investing columnist Spencer Jakab unpacks the widening gap between the expected returns of large U.S. growth stocks and cheaper alternatives abroad. Luke Vargas hosts.

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 25. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is looking to end or consolidate nearly 100 leases for government agency offices. WSJ reporter Peter Grant discusses the impact on the recovering office market. Plus, thousands of employees on church retirement plans have lost some or all of their pension benefits. WSJ special writer Theo Francis explains how these plans sidestep federal oversight—and employees pay the price. And how a $25 gift card is tearing apart a community in the Hamptons. Alex Ossola hosts.

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