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India’s middle-class debt crisis

Nvidia says it expects to take a $5.5bn blow as the US clamps down on the Silicon Valley group’s ability to export artificial intelligence chips to China, and PwC is exiting 12 countries. Plus, the junk bond market has basically ground to a halt, and India’s middle class is dealing with a debt crisis that could impact the country’s growth ambitions.  Mentioned in this podcast: Nvidia to take $5.5bn hit as US clamps down on exports of AI chip to China Risky corporate borrowers shut out of bo...

Apr 16, 2025•11 min

How Argentina pulled off its latest IMF deal

Brussels is exploring legal options that would allow European companies to break long-term Russian gas contracts, and Goldman Sachs had a mixed first quarter. Plus, China’s President Xi Jinping is traveling around south-east Asia to make the case that Beijing is open for business, and Argentina just landed a $20bn deal with the IMF.  Mentioned in this podcast: Xi Jinping warns ‘no winners’ from Trump trade war as he heads to Vietnam Argentina secures $20bn IMF deal by relaxing currency cont...

Apr 15, 2025•11 min

Is it glass half-full or half-empty for US banks?

US tariff exemptions on personal electronics may only be temporary, and big banks posted major earnings on Friday despite some economic headwinds. Plus, the European Union and the UK are getting closer to signing a defense pact, and the Trump Administration's pressure on universities could drive students and faculty overseas.  Mentioned in this podcast: US tech tariff exemption will be temporary, says Lutnick JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon warns of ‘considerable turbulence’ in US economy Warnin...

Apr 14, 2025•11 min