Kassandra and Daniel tackle listener questions in our Q&A edition: how to read markets when official data is delayed, why Germany’s economy keeps stalling, whether Chinese EVs are outpacing German carmakers, and what Ukraine’s drone strikes mean for Russia’s fuel output.
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Gold and bitcoin on a tear, German cars in the dumps
The German auto industry is dragging down the country’s economy, but politicians and individual companies are pointing fingers while claiming to buckle down. Another drag on the German auto sector? US President Trump’s tariffs. But despite “the flood the zone” economic policies from the Trump administration and the government shutdown, gold, bitcoin and the markets are all on a tear.
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Q&A: How will the TikTok deal change the algorithm?
We answer your questions about the TikTok deal between the US and China, as well as respond to your criticism that we are too harsh on the world’s number two economy. We turned to DW’s East Asia Correspondent for insight on the Chinese economy, and Geopolitical Risk Advisory’s Elizabeth Stephens for more on the TikTok deal.
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Will the government shutdown break the US economy?
Parts of the US government have shut down as politicians fight over spending, leaving millions of workers and businesses in limbo. At the same time, Wall Street is buzzing about whether the boom in AI stocks is the start of a new era or just another bubble ready to burst.
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Q&A: Can AI fund itself using crypto?
We answer your questions about tariffs, trade wars, and tech investing, including why governments use tariffs, how they hurt consumers, and when they might be politically tempting. We also dig into whether AI firms could just "mint" their own crypto to fund themselves, and why Nvidia’s planned $100 billion investment in OpenAI is more than just a headline-grabber.
From rising prices at the checkout to shifting power in the world’s biggest boardrooms, we connect the dots between headlines and the hidden dynamics driving them. With expert voices and sharp reporting, hosts Daniel Winter and Kassandra Sundt break down the business stories that matter, why they matter, and how they affect you. Whether it’s the latest twists in global trade, the future of work, or the big bets being made in tech and finance, The Dip is your essential guide
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