A.M. Edition for Jan. 3. South Africa says the spike in Omicron cases is now receding. It adds to positive signals out of the U.K. where new research has found the likelihood of hospitalization from a severe Covid-19 infection is only a third of that associated with previous variants like Delta. WSJ's Jason Douglas brings us up to speed on the Omicron variant and how the global surge in infections is affecting businesses and daily life. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Omicron - What We Know So Far

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P.M. Edition for April 17. Economists raised their expectations for U.S. growth, inflation and the level of future interest rates in the latest WSJ quarterly survey. Markets and economics reporter Sam Goldfarb has more. Plus, Boeing’s quality issues take center stage at a congressional hearing. WSJ aerospace reporter Sharon Terlep has the details. And U.S. House speaker Mike Johnson pushes ahead with a high-stakes vote on a foreign aid package. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.



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Economists’ Expectations for the U.S. Economy

A.M. Edition for April 17. President Joe Biden is calling for a steep rise in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum. The WSJ’s Jason Douglas says the tariffs could be the first step in a range of protectionist measures against a surge in Chinese exports that has alarmed the White House. Plus, the jury begins to take shape in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. And Tesla delays deliveries of its much-hyped Cybertruck. Luke Vargas hosts.



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Biden Looks to Triple Tariffs on Chinese Steel

P.M. Edition for April 16. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said firmer-than-expected inflation and hiring have weakened the case for pre-emptive interest-rate cuts. And the International Monetary Fund says the global economy is picking up steam this year, but the poorest countries are falling behind. Economics reporter Paul Kiernan has more on the revised expectations. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that could affect hundreds of January 6th, 2021 prosecutions. Legal affairs correspondent Jan Wolfe has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.



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Fed Chair Jerome Powell Tempers Expectations on Rate Cuts

A.M. Edition for April 16. China is reporting 5.3% GDP growth for the first quarter as efforts to boost the country’s factories begin to show results. However, ifo Institute economist Andreas Baur and WSJ reporter Jason Douglas explain that foreign businesses’ moves to diversify their supply chains could complicate Beijing’s plans. Plus, the Justice Department prepares to sue concert promoter Live Nation. And as conflict scrambles energy markets, traders bet producers will step in before oil hits $100 a barrel. Luke Vargas hosts.



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China’s Economy Picks Up, Even as Foreign Firms Look Elsewhere

P.M. Edition for April 15. Interest-rate cuts could be further down the line than many investors had hoped. Markets reporter Hardika Singh explains what keeping rates higher for longer could mean for the stock market. And Tesla plans to cut more than 10% of its workforce. Autos reporter Ryan Felton has more. Plus, investment banking and trading power earnings at Goldman Sachs. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

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Omicron - What We Know So Far

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