The Times Business Podcast

Business columnist Alexandra Frean, Bruno Waterfield, Brussels correspondent, and Marcus Leroux, trade correspondent, look at prospects for 2017: US interest rates, a new American president and a costly war of words between the European Commission and Apple. Hosted by: Robert Miller Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Dean, US business editor, Philip Aldrick, economics editor, and Deirdre Hipwell, retail editor, join Callum Jones to discuss the European Central Bank’s bond-buying scheme, US and UK interest rates, and Christmas on the high street.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Dean, US Business Editor, Alexandra Frean, Business columnist and economics correspondent Tom Knowles discuss whether Donald Trump's plan to replace many of America's trade deals will favour the UK. Also, Bank of England governor Mark Carney is under fire again for perceived interference in the government's Brexit policy and, is Amazon's voice-activated Alexa, a useful Christmas present or just another faddish gadget? Hosted by: Robert Miller  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robin Pagnamenta, Deputy Business Editor, Patrick Hosking, Financial Editor and Retail Editor Deirdre Hipwell discuss possible outcomes at the cartel's 171st official meeting in Vienna; Philip Hammond's Autumn Statement and what's in store for retailers this year. Hosted by Robert Miller.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Business Editor Richard Fletcher, Sam Coates, Deputy Political Editor and Tom Knowles, Economics correspondent, discuss whether Philip Hammond may need to ask the Bank of England for extra stimulus in his Autumn Statement, despite a fraught relationship between Mark Carney and Downing Street. Hosted by Robert Miller  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor, Alexandra Frean, Business columnist and Alex Ralph, Markets reporter, discuss Donald Trump's vision for the US economy and whether Smartphones will be in demand this festive season. Find out more at www.thetimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Burberry has spent a fortune on its Tale of Thomas Burberry mini feature film for the 2016 Festive season. Deirdre Hipwell, Retail Editor, Alex Ralph, Markets reporter and Harry Wilson, City Editor, discuss whether spending huge sums on advertising helps the bottom line. Also: is HSBC on the road to recovery and how markets are coping with volatility in the countdown to polling day in the US presidential election. Hosted by Robert Miller  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Dean, US Business Editor, Alexandra Frean, Business columnist and Katherine Griffiths, Banking editor on the battle for the White House and the effect on markets and whether billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla electric car has a viable financial future or whether he's more likely to land on Mars. Hosted by Robert Miller  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor, Martin Waller, Tempus Editor and US Business Editor James Dean discuss whether the government is interfering with monetary policy; the state of British banks and the contrasting fortunes of Apple and Twitter. Hosted by Robert Miller.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor of The Times and Deirdre Hipwell, Retail Editor, look at the pound's dramatic fall and the effect it has had on inflation and prices. They also discuss ahead to the European Central Bank's interest rate decision and whether Burberry has re-discovered its bounce. Hosted by Robert Miller.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robin Pagnamenta, deputy business editor, Bruno Waterfield, Brussels correspondent and Alex Ralph, stock market reporter, discuss Britain's exit from the EU; where the price of oil is headed and consumer confidence. Hosted by Robert Miller. Listen to the podcast, download it from Soundcloud or subscribe to it on iTunes. App users can listen on the website.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Talk that the mighty German Deutsche Bank might need a state bailout to meet a hefty multi-billion penalty from US authorities has raised fears about the state of the wider financial system. Martin Waller, Tempus Editor, Tom Knowles, The Times economics correspondent and David Charter in Berlin think the once unthinkable.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Dean, The Times US business editor, and Bruno Waterfield, our Brussels correspondent, discuss. Alexandra Frean, business columnist for The Times, argues that British ministers need to get their skates on over Brexit. Also, in the wake of reports that Apple is interested in snapping up McLaren, does it have a future in Formula 1?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor, and Alex Ralph, Market Reporter, discuss how the Fed's interest rate decision could unsettle already overvalued markets and whether drone racing will be the catalyst for a new machine age.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor, Bob Lea, Industrial Editor, and Deirdre Hipwell, Retail Editor, discuss the economic lull since the referendum, the new polymer fiver with Churchill's face on it, and the travails of retailers from Sports Direct to Morrisons. Listen to the podcast, download it from soundcloud or subscribe to it on iTunes. App users can listen on the website.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom Knowles, Economics correspondent, Alex Ralph, Markets reporter, and Alex Frean, Business columnist, discuss the brighter outlook for housebuilders and the housing market, Apple's €13 billion EU tax bill and why Sports Direct's AGM could be stormy. Listen to the podcast, download it from Soundcloud or subscribe to it on iTunes. App users can listen on the website.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stock take: where are markets, the economy and pensions heading? Martin Waller, Tempus Editor, Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor, and Deirdre Hipwell, Retail Editor, take the pulse of stocks and the economy and discuss the looming pension crisis.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marcus Leroux, Industrial Correspondent, Harry Wilson, City editor, and Dominic Walsh, Leisure Correspondent, discuss the problems facing the miner and commodities trader, plans to clampdown on tax avoidance and the squeeze on gaming groups.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katherine Griffiths, Banking Editor, Alexandra Frean, Business columnist, and James Dean, Technology correspondent, discuss whether the competition regulator's digital vision for a brave new world in banking can work.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katherine Griffiths, Banking Editor, James Hurley, Enterprise Editor, and Alexandra Frean discuss the impact of the latest rate cut on banks, current accounts, and annuity providers as well as the role of blockbusters for the entertainment industry.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.