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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.

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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

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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Homeowners association fees have risen nearly 30% since before the pandemic. WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman explains what’s behind the surge that’s stretching both homeowners and potential buyers. Plus, Israel said it’s ready to start direct negotiations with Lebanon. Stocks moved higher on hopes that would bolster the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and the Dow turned positive for the year. And the U.K. says it thwarted a secret Russian submarine operation threatening underwater infrastructure. U.K. bureau chief David Luhnow explains why protecting undersea cables from sabotage has become a global priority. Imani Moise hosts.

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