The Times Business Podcast

Bitcoin: Fortune or fraud?James Dean, US Business Editor, Robert Lea, Industrial Editor and Deirdre Hipwell, Retail Editor, discuss whether Bitcoin is a gigantic 'ponzi' scheme or a genuine investment opportunity; Britain's struggle for an industrial strategy and the seasonal outlook for retailers Hosted by Robert Miller - @RobertMMiller1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marcus Leroux, Trade correspondent, Tom Knowles, Economics correspondent and Callum Jones, Markets reporter, look ahead to Opec's meeting in Vienna, North Sea prospects and why Budget breaks for first time buyers are a mirage.Hosted by: Robert Miller (@RobertMMiller1)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor, Anne Ashworth, Personal Finance and Property Editor and Alex Ralph, Business correspondent, look ahead to the Chancellor's Budget and what he needs to do to keep voters and business onsideHosted by: Robert Miller  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bruno Waterfield, Brussels correspondent and James Dean, US Business Editor, discuss the EU's view of Britain's economy and the Brexit talks; Wall Street's record run and whether technology companies like Apple and Facebook are being targeted by a trans-Atlantic tax squeeze.Hosted by Robert Miller  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom Knowles, Economics correspondent, Emily Gosden, Energy Editor, and Callum Jones, Markets reporter, discuss living with higher rates; where oil prices are headed and why high street retailers have a problem.Hosted by Robert Miller.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor and Katherine Griffiths, Banking Editor, discuss why Mark Carney must keep his credibility and vote to increase the cost of borrowing in November and how banks are struggling to satisfy investors  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deirdre Hipwell, Martin Waller and Tom Knowles discuss why British companies are flocking to a forthcoming investment summit in Riyadh; what Mike Ashley wants at Debenhams and how Whitbread is faringHosted by Robert MillerAssistant Producer: Sam Lewis  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bruno Waterfield, Brussels correspondent and James Dean, US Business Editor, look ahead to the EU leaders meeting in Brussels where Theresa May needs a miracle to drive UK plc forward and discuss the forthcoming earnings season on Wall Street  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam Coates, Deputy Political editor, Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor and Robert Lea, Industrial Editor, discuss the chancellor's empty Budget box, businesses Brexit nightmare and the IMF's view of the UK  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Charter, Berlin correspondent, Harry Wilson, City Editor, and Marcus Leroux, trade correspondent, discuss Germany's post-election outlook and how the trade row between Bombardier and Boeing signals a more protectionist world  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alexandra Frean, Business columnist, Callum Jones, Markets reporter and James Dean, US Business editor discuss why traders are more likely to accept the US Federal Reserve's bid to wean them off monetary stimulus: how Tesla is driving the electric car mass market and why some management styles are best avoided.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bruno Waterfield, Brussels correspondent, Marcus Leroux, Trade correspondent and Tom Knowles, Economics correspondent: Britain's future relationship with the EU, UK interest rates and why Janet Yellen should remain at the US Fed  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why did the boss of America's biggest bank blast Washington? Where next for Lloyds? And does Barclays have a culture problem? Katherine Griffiths, banking editor, and James Dean, US business editor, discuss.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alexandra Frean, Business columnist and James Dean, US Business editor, discuss why Britain should be wary of the president's promise of Brexit deals and what investors need to know about the forthcoming earnings season. Hosted by: Robert Miller  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katherine Griffiths, Banking Editor, Deirdre Hipwell, Retail Editor and Callum Jones, Markets reporter, discuss why takeovers are this summer's market theme, how Britain's banks must look to the future and the volatile pound. Hosted by: Robert Miller  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emily Gosden, Energy Editor, Tom Knowles, Economics and Property correspondent, and Tempus Editor Martin Waller discuss why utility dividends are not under immediate threat from government price caps; how house prices are proving to be resilient and why the Bank of England Governor is causing confusion with his interest rate guidance Hosted by: Robert Miller.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bruno Waterfield, Brussels correspondent and James Dean, US Business editor, discuss how the talks to leave the EU are shaping up and a possible hefty European penalty for the online search engine if it has broken competition rules. Hosted by: Robert Miller  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deirdre Hipwell, Retail Editor, Marcus Leroux, Trade correspondent and David Charter, Berlin correspondent, discuss Britain's options in the forthcoming Brexit talks and how the German Chancellor and US President are set on a collision course over international trade at the next summit in July Hosted by: Robert Miller  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Richard Fletcher, Business Editor, Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor, and Sam Coates, Deputy Political Editor, urge business leaders to speak out forcefully to protect jobs, investment and the economy Hosted by: Robert Miller  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alexandra Frean, Business columnist, Robert Lea, Industrial Editor, and Alex Ralph, Business correspondent, on the outlook for the UK economy, investment and the downward pressure on dividends. Hosted by: Robert Miller  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.