IEA Proposes Record Release of Oil Reserves

P.M. Edition for April 15. President Donald Trump renews his threat to fire Jerome Powell. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos explains what the conflict between the White House and the Federal Reserve means for Trump’s Fed nominee Kevin Warsh. Plus, a jury finds Live Nation guilty of monopolizing the market for U.S. concert tickets. And LIV Golf is on the brink of collapse as a key funder considers backing out. Imani Moise hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 15. As tensions rise over the Iran war, American allies are drafting fallback plans for a “European NATO” should President Trump exit the alliance. Plus, Maine becomes the first state to block construction of large AI data centers. And after the Trump administration cut IRS enforcement staff, WSJ’s Richard Rubin looks at whether more Americans are prepared to cheat on their taxes. Luke Vargas hosts.  P.S., if Tax Day snuck up on you, it’s not too late to request an extension. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April. 14. Earnings reports out today from JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo show that customers continued to spend, borrow and invest, despite the war in Iran and AI jitters. WSJ investing columnist Spencer Jakab joins to discuss how this might be a great quarter beyond the banking sector. Plus, U.S. stocks extend their winning streaks; we hear from Journal markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang about what’s driving the rally. And Amazon has agreed to acquire satellite operator Globalstar for about $11 billion. Patience Haggin, who covers telecoms for the Journal, says the deal could help Amazon compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet network. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 14. To see how the finances of two of the biggest generations in American history stack up, WSJ’s Joe Pinsker looks at whether data on things like income, home prices and student debt can settle the debate. Plus, a double departure on Capitol Hill: Republican Tony Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell both say they will resign from Congress following separate misconduct allegations. And Chinese exports slip, while luxury sales stall as the war in the Middle East shuts malls across the region. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 13. New data out today shows that U.S. existing home sales dropped 3.6% in March, worse than economists expected. We hear from WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman about what’s driving the decline. Plus, Goldman Sachs kicks off earnings season with a record quarter in banking and trading And the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is officially in effect. WSJ senior video and national security correspondent Shelby Holliday discusses the Trump administration’s goal in cutting off access to Iran’s ports, while reporter Joe Wallace talks about the impact on global oil markets. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 13. The U.S. plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz sets up a risky new showdown that could draw American forces into a prolonged conflict over the strategic waterway, while compounding the economic damage caused by the conflict. Plus, Trump ally Viktor Orban loses Hungary’s election in a historic landslide. WSJ correspondent Matthew Luxmoore has the latest from Budapest. And California Rep. Eric Swalwell faces pressure to leave the House, after suspending his governor campaign following sexual misconduct allegations. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. economy has navigated a pandemic, inflation and global tariffs. But is it finally reaching a breaking point? Oil prices, private credit and the AI industry could help determine whether the economy rolls over or pulls through. WSJ reporters Joe Wallace, AnnaMaria Andriotis and Angel Au-Yeung join host Danny Lewis to discuss some of the worst- and best-case scenarios facing an uncertain economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Further Reading The Economy Is on the Edge. What Could Tip It Over, or Help It Pull Through Oil Shock Hits An Economy Already Showing Cracks Private Credit’s Exposure to Ailing Software Industry Is Bigger Than Advertised What Private-Credit Investors Need to Know About the Industry’s Turmoil An Inside Look at OpenAI and Anthropic’s Finances Ahead of Their IPOs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which stocks got a boost from the cease-fire? And how are airlines dealing with surging jet fuel costs? Plus, why is Intel this week’s big stock winner? Host Jared Mitovich discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 10. The first major inflation report since the start of the Iran war showed consumer prices rose 3.3% last month from a year earlier. WSJ economics reporter Konrad Putzier discusses the risks of a prolonged run-up in energy prices and what the energy shock means for the Federal Reserve. Plus, the U.S. and Iran gear up for what will be their highest-level talks in decades this weekend. We hear from reporter Laurence Norman about the leverage each side has going into the negotiations. And, in an exclusive, we report that President Trump has promised staffers mass pardons before he leaves office. Alex Ossola hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 10. The White House is racing to contain Israel’s deadly war in Lebanon ahead of peace talks with Iran this weekend. At the centre of negotiations is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a possible toll on ships passing through the waterway. WSJ correspondent Tom Fairless explains why Iran and the U.S. might be able to agree on this - and the global consequences such a toll would have. Plus, we look at why MAGA is so invested in this weekend’s election in Hungary. And why an innocent-sounding - yet notorious - flying fish, is threatening the Great Lakes. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices