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First Move with Julia Chatterley
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Crypto gains help drive Tesla to record profits. The Archegos collapse costs banks over $10 billion. MindMed the psychedelic medicine biotech company makes public debut.
46 mins; April 27, 2021
Countries & companies send aid to India as Covid crisis worsens. The EU says American tourists may be welcome this summer - if vaccinated. Apple upping investment in US manufacturing & jobs.
46 mins; April 26, 2021
India faces oxygen shortages and mass burials as virus surges. Japan announces lockdown measures for a quarter of its population. Investors spooked over concerns White House will hike capital gains tax.
47 mins; April 23, 2021
President Biden pledges to reduce US emissions by at least 50% by 2030. India sets global record for daily new Covid19 cases. Australia cancels belt and road deals, angering Beijing.
47 mins; April 22, 2021
Plans for a football Super League collapse. The Maldives will provide free vaccines to travelers in effort to boost tourism. US CEOs release statements addressing inequalities following guilty verdict in George Floyd’s trial.
46 mins; April 21, 2021
Plans to form a European Super League receives major backlash. The President of Chad dies on frontline after winning reelection. Dogecoin, the cryptocurrency that started as a joke, soars in value.
46 mins; April 20, 2021
Bitcoin plunges after a week of crypto-hype. Football fans angered over plans for a European Super League. President Macron says Europe is working on plans to welcome US tourists.
47 mins; April 19, 2021
China's economy grows 18% in the first quarter. Angela Merkel receives first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine. Morgan Stanley is latest financial giant to deliver strong results.
46 mins; April 16, 2021
Coinbase hits nearly $86 billion valuation. Biden slaps fresh sanctions on Russia over SolarWinds cyber hack & election interference. Could the Tokyo Olympics be cancelled?
46 mins; April 15, 2021
Coinbase becomes first crypto exchange to list on US markets. Experts worry Tokyo Olympics will be a super-spreader event. JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo crush Q1 forecasts.
47 mins; April 14, 2021
US regulators recommend pausing Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Southeast Asia's "super app" Grab is going public via record breaking SPAC. Latest US data shows prices heating up.
48 mins; April 13, 2021
Jay Powell says America's economy is at an inflection point. China hits Alibaba with a record $2.8 billion fine. Britons queue at shops & bars as England eases out of lockdown.
50 mins; April 12, 2021
Prince Philip Dies at 99
47 mins; April 09, 2021
EU regulators confirm possible link between AstraZeneca vaccine and rare blood clots. President of Brazil rejects call for lockdowns. Plans for a global tax overhaul gains momentum in the US.
46 mins; April 08, 2021
Jeff Bezos supports higher corporate taxes. Iran & US make progress on reviving nuclear deal. Samsung profits forecasted to jump, despite chip supply issues.
45 mins; April 07, 2021
IMF lifts global growth outlook. Credit Suisse takes $4.7 billion hit from Archegos collapse. Japan implements targeted lockdowns, just four months before the Tokyo Olympics.
46 mins; April 06, 2021
Godzilla & King Kong give Hollywood hope. LG Electronics to quit mobile business after years of losses. The UK unveiling plans to exit lockdown.
46 mins; April 05, 2021
A train derailment in Taiwan kills dozens. Millions of Europeans face Easter weekend in lockdown. US Economy added 916,000 jobs in March.
46 mins; April 02, 2021
Biden unveils a $2 trillion jobs plan focused on infrastructure. France to enter a third nationwide lockdown on Saturday. The CEO of Ripple discusses SEC lawsuit.
46 mins; April 01, 2021
President Biden's 2-trillion dollar infrastructure plan, and the tax rises to pay for it. Deliveroo shares plunge on its stock market debut. Volkswagen's name change prank misfires.
46 mins; March 31, 2021
As ships head through the Suez Canal again, global trade could take weeks to recover. Banks lose billions on hedge fund failure, but wider market chaos averted. The World Health Organization says Covid-19 came from animals, not a lab.
47 mins; March 30, 2021
The Suez Canal remains blocked as efforts resume to refloat the stuck ship. More western firms face backlash in China over Xinjiang comments. EU leaders argue over export bans and vaccine supplies.
46 mins; March 26, 2021
Chinese consumers attack H&M and Nike over their forced labor stance. The mission to move container Ever Given continues. Twitter, Facebook and Google CEO face Congress over misinformation.
46 mins; March 25, 2021
Yellen promising more money, but warns of tax rises. A ship runs aground, blocking the Suez Canal. We speak to the Duke of Sussex's new boss.
46 mins; March 24, 2021
America in mourning after another mass shooting. Western nations impose sanctions on China over Xinjiang abuses. US regulators raise new questions over AstraZeneca vaccine data.
46 mins; March 23, 2021
Turkish currency plunges after central bank chief is fired. EU/UK vaccine row over AstraZeneca exports intensifies. Elon Musk denies Tesla cars are spying on China.
46 mins; March 22, 2021
US & China officials swap insults and accusations. Many EU countries resume AstraZeneca vaccinations. Nike reports mixed results amid supply chain issues.
46 mins; March 19, 2021
The US and China to meet for high-level talks in Alaska. The Federal Reserve holds steady on interest rates. EU drug regulator to present vaccine findings following blood clot investigation.
46 mins; March 18, 2021
The EU unveils a solution to restoring travel. Jay Powell to justify low rates while upgrading growth forecasts. Greek Prime Minister says Greece is back.
46 mins; March 17, 2021
More nations announce temporary suspension of AstraZeneca vaccine. Xi Jinping calls for greater scrutiny on Chinese tech giants. A $131 trillion investment to cap global warming?
46 mins; March 16, 2021
Italy heads into a new lockdown. Bitcoin soars past $60,000. The movie industry prepares for the Oscars.
46 mins; March 15, 2021
Biden gathers regional partners to talk tough on China. Sao Paulo shuts down as cases of Covid19 reach new high. Digital artwork sells for $69 million.
46 mins; March 12, 2021
Tech stocks bounce, bond yields settle, and GameStop goes on another wild ride. European Central Bank acts to contain rising rates. South Korea's Coupang debuts on the New York Stock Exchange.
46 mins; March 11, 2021
Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus bill is hours away from final vote. Tech stocks soar as March market madness continues. The Disney+ success story accelerates.
46 mins; March 10, 2021
Biden's relief bill could improve global economic recovery. New report on China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims. US Government warns Microsoft email hack is an active threat.
46 mins; March 09, 2021
President Biden's stimulus bill passed by the Senate. Inflation concerns pressure stocks from Hong Kong to New York. Prince Harry & Meghan Markle give details of the Royal fallout to Oprah.
46 mins; March 08, 2021
The US adds 379,000 jobs in February. China unveils a cautious GDP target for 2021. Oil surges as OPEC and allies extend production cuts.
46 mins; March 05, 2021
Fed Chair Jerome Powell to address overheating fears later today. Members of OPEC+ meet to discuss oil output. Facebook lifts ban on political advertising.
46 mins; March 04, 2021
Texas and Mississippi reopen at full capacity and lift mask mandate. The UK promises more stimulus but warns of higher taxes. Microsoft accuses China of hacking its popular email service.
46 mins; March 03, 2021
China warns of global market bubble. Zoom gets a confidence boost for post-pandemic life. Global emissions rise above pre-pandemic levels.
46 mins; March 02, 2021
Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill advances to Senate. Johnson & Johnson begin shipping out Coronavirus vaccine. Warren Buffett warns of a “bleak future” for global bonds.
47 mins; March 01, 2021
US Senate rules out Biden's hopes for a $15 minimum wage. Volatility rises, bond yields jump and tech stocks slump. Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head aren't going anywhere.
46 mins; February 26, 2021
Shares of GameStop surge once more. Big Tech must now pay for news content in Australia. Johnson & Johnson vaccine could be available next week.
47 mins; February 25, 2021
Fed Chair Jay Powell plays down inflation risks. Biden focuses on global chip shortage. Tiger Woods is responsive after suffering serious injuries in rollover crash.
46 mins; February 24, 2021
Cryptos and Tesla face a second day of losses. Australia and Facebook strike a deal to unblock news sharing. US Senate to investigate SolarWinds cyber-attack.
46 mins; February 23, 2021
US Supreme Court allows release of Trump’s tax returns to NY Prosecutor. Boris Johnson set to cautiously lift England's lockdown. Dozens of Boeing 777 jets ground after a turbine failure.
46 mins; February 22, 2021
Facebook receives global backlash for news block in Australia. G7 leaders to pledge billions of dollars of help for poorer countries. CEOs of Robinhood and Citadel defends actions during GameStop hearing.
46 mins; February 19, 2021
US lawmakers to question biggest players involved in GameStop saga. Facebook blocks users in Australia from getting & sharing news. NASA attempts Mars landing.
46 mins; February 18, 2021
Biden promises vaccines for every American by end of July. Japan begins vaccinating health care workers. Winter weather in Texas causes energy chaos.
47 mins; February 17, 2021
Bitcoin tops $50k for first time. The big Texan chill heats up the oil market. Hong Kong eases restrictions as Covid cases drop.
46 mins; February 16, 2021
W.H.O. investigators discover signs of wider outbreak in Wuhan. England's tighter border controls now in effect. A third big automaker denies reports of building an Apple car.
46 mins; February 15, 2021
The US secures 600 million doses to vaccinate 300M people by end of July. UK economy shrank by a record 9.9% in 2020. Disney+ hits nearly 95M users helping to offset losses from theme parks.
46 mins; February 12, 2021
New shocking evidence is unveiled at Trump's impeachment trial. President Biden & China's Xi Jinping cover a range of issues in first call since taking office. A stark warning on Covid variants from Germany’s Angela Merkel.
46 mins; February 11, 2021
Videos of violence will dominate day two of Trump's impeachment trial. Twitter reports significant growth in Q4 but warns user growth will slow. The EU admits its vaccine plans were too late and too optimistic.
47 mins; February 10, 2021
The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump begins today. W.H.O scientists investigating origins of Covid19 say lab leak is unlikely. Global oil market shows signs of recovery.
46 mins; February 09, 2021
Tesla buys $1.5 billion of Bitcoin. Janet Yellen predicts full employment by 2022 with Biden's relief plan. Softbank Vision Fund posts $8 billion quarterly profit.
46 mins; February 08, 2021
The US adds only 49,000 jobs in January. China's Kuaishou stock soars 160% in world's biggest IPO since 2019. Robinhood takes the field as big names like Coca-Cola & Pepsi skip Super Bowl ad space.
46 mins; February 05, 2021
779,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims last week. Deutsche Bank reports first profit in six years. Janet Yellen holding talks on last week’s market volatility.
46 mins; February 04, 2021
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos steps down to focus on space & climate. GameStop share slump as regulatory risk rises. Tokyo’s plan of action for summer Olympics.
46 mins; February 03, 2021
The Reddit rally slows as GameStop and Silver trade lower. US Democrats not willing to wait long for Republican Covid relief plan. Alibaba's Singles Day event lifts earnings, but questions remain.
46 mins; February 02, 2021
RobinHood reopens trading with limited buying. Johnson & Johnson says their vaccine is 66% effective. Bipartisan calls to investigate RobinHood trading app.
46 mins; January 29, 2021
GameStop craze reaches the cautious eye of the Federal Reserve and White House. Facebook to reduce the platform’s political content. Apple reports its most profitable quarter ever.
47 mins; January 28, 2021
The GameStop rally continues amid massive short squeeze. The UK orders 10-day quarantine for arrivals from 22 countries. President Biden orders 200 million more vaccine doses
46 mins; January 27, 2021
The UK to announce tough new rules for incoming travelers. Biden to sign executive orders related to racial equity. Pressure mounts in Europe over slow vaccine rollout.
46 mins; January 26, 2021
President Biden pushes aid relief plan as Trump’s impeachment trial looms. Amazon wants to help vaccinate America. CNN returns to Wuhan, China one year after lockdown.
34 mins; January 25, 2021
President Biden signs orders on raising minimum wage and food aid. The UK considers tough new travel measures. Japan officials deny reports the Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled.
47 mins; January 22, 2021
President Biden inherits no vaccine plan from Trump. Jack Ma re-appears after months of silence. Janet Yellen makes America's economic recovery her top priority.
46 mins; January 21, 2021
Americans prepare for pardons, a TV address and an inauguration like none other. Biden's Treasury pick will tell Congress to act big. Passing the weapon codes in a troubled transition.
46 mins; January 19, 2021
President Trump expected to issue 100 pardons & commutations on final day in office. China’s economy grows 2.3% in 2020. Parler's website reappears online, but how back is it really?
46 mins; January 18, 2021
Joe Biden announces $1.9 trillion stimulus plan. Thousands of troops stand ready for next week’s inauguration. Barstool Sports raises over $25 million for small business owners.
46 mins; January 15, 2021
President Trump impeached, again. President-elect Joe Biden to unveil major Covid19 aid package. US jobless claims jump to 965,000 last week.
47 mins; January 14, 2021
Deutsche Bank is latest firm to refuse business deals with Donald Trump. 40 new cases of Covid sends China's Hebei province into lockdown. US lawmakers prepared to impeach President Trump for a second time.
47 mins; January 12, 2021
Democrats prepare new measures to impeach President Trump. JPMorgan, Citigroup and more American companies halt political donations. Conservative social media site Parler is taken offline.
47 mins; January 11, 2021
President Trump pressures Georgia officials to "find" 11,780 votes. The US considers cutting Moderna vaccine doses in half. Bitcoin’s wild swing.
46 mins; January 04, 2021
UK lawmakers approve post-Brexit EU trade deal. UK is first to approve AstraZeneca vaccine. Mitch McConnell blocks higher stimulus payments.
50 mins; December 30, 2020
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits central Croatia. Republicans face tricky votes over stimulus and defense. Tributes are paid following the death of French designer, Pierre Cardin.
27 mins; December 29, 2020
President Trump signs $2.3 trillion Coronavirus relief and government funding bill. The US could see post-holiday Covid surge. Chinese journalist who covered Wuhan Covid outbreak jailed.
26 mins; December 28, 2020
President Trump calls for last minute changes to the Covid relief bill. UK borders reopen, but ports struggle to clear the huge backlog of lorries. The U.S. says hundreds could be infected with the new variant.
46 mins; December 23, 2020
Congress approves the $900B relief plan. UK ports remain closed over fears of Covid spread. Biontech's CEO says he's confident vaccines will work on the new variant of the virus.
46 mins; December 22, 2020
UK borders shut over fears of a new Coronavirus variant. Airlines among the fallers as virus fears hit markets. U.S. negotiators agree a $900B aid deal, now Congress votes.
46 mins; December 21, 2020
Mike Pence receives COVID19 vaccine. China's biggest chipmaker blacklisted by the US. Suspected Russian hack a “grave risk” to the US.
46 mins; December 18, 2020
US Lawmakers close to agreeing on $900B stimulus deal. French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid19. Bitcoin soars past $23,000.
46 mins; December 17, 2020
US Lawmakers near a deal on long-awaited Covid19 relief plan. Germany enters “hard” lockdown. CEO of MoneyGram talks pandemic acceleration.
46 mins; December 16, 2020
US Lawmakers debate a two-part stimulus package. London goes back into strict lockdown. The EU talks big fines and breakups for big tech.
46 mins; December 15, 2020
The US begins nationwide distribution of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Electoral College set to certify Joe Biden’s win today. Germany going into full lockdown as Covid cases surge.
52 mins; December 14, 2020
Another 853,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week. US regulators meet to decide on Pfizer's jab. Airbnb is the latest tech stock to hit the IPO market.
47 mins; December 10, 2020
The White House offers a $916B stimulus proposal but makes major cuts. The UK changes vaccine advice after two suffer allergic reactions. A Brazilian airline returns the Boeing 737 Max to service.
46 mins; December 09, 2020
The first person to receive Covid19 vaccine in the UK is a 90-year-old woman. Tesla announces plans to sell $5B in stock. We speak to a bitcoin bull on what’s driving the current rally.
46 mins; December 08, 2020
A $900 billion US aid package is in the works. The UK prepares for vaccine roll out. The first ever winner of TIME’s “Kid of the Year” joins.
46 mins; December 07, 2020
US economy adds just 245,000 jobs in November. Joe Biden says he will ask Americans to wear masks for first 100 days. Warner Bros. will debut all 2021 films in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously.
46 mins; December 04, 2020
Another 712,000 Americans filed jobless claims last week. Russia prepares for large-scale Covid vaccinations to begin next week. The US passes bill that could delist Chinese firms from American stock markets.
46 mins; December 03, 2020
The UK becomes first country in the world to approve Covid19 vaccine. Boris Johnson welcomes vaccine rollout. The CEO of Ripple discusses cryptocurrency regulation.
46 mins; December 02, 2020
Jay Powell gives an economic warning ahead of Senate hearing alongside Steve Mnuchin. Tesla to be added to S&P 500 in one single step. Thousands of jobs are at risk after UK's biggest department store closes permanently.
46 mins; December 01, 2020
Moderna applies for FDA emergency use authorization. S&P Global agrees to buy IHS Markit for $44 billion. President-elect Joe Biden confirms economic team.
48 mins; November 30, 2020
The US, Asia and Europe set grim new Coronavirus milestones. President Trump admits he's heading for the exit but still refuses to formally concede. Retailers urge shoppers to shop online for Black Friday sales.
48 mins; November 27, 2020
Americans celebrate Thanksgiving as pandemic rages on. In South Korea, Covid cases rise to highest levels since March. Disney announces more layoffs.
46 mins; November 26, 2020
778,000 Americans file jobless claims last week. Experts call Thanksgiving a supersreader event. President Trump expected to join Rudy Giuliani at voter fraud event in Pennsylvania.
46 mins; November 25, 2020
President Trump allows transition to begin. Americans travel for Thanksgiving despite worsening pandemic. Russia says SputnikV vaccine is 95% effective and cheaper than others.
46 mins; November 24, 2020
AstraZeneca is latest pharma to report vaccine success. Michigan & Pennsylvania set to certify election results. Hong Kong & Singapore delay quarantine-free "travel bubble."
46 mins; November 23, 2020
US Treasury cuts off Fed emergency lending program. Georgia confirms Joe Biden's victory after statewide audit. Pfizer becomes the first vaccine maker to ask for emergency use authorization in US.
46 mins; November 20, 2020
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