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WSJ What’s News - Shutdown Pain Spreads Across America

A.M. Edition for Oct. 8. The federal shutdown enters its second week, with strain spreading across the U.S. A new Trump administration memo casts doubt on whether furloughed workers will receive back pay once the government reopens. Plus, with Federal data frozen by the shutdown, Wall Street’s own numbers point to a cooling job market and rising unemployment. And, WSJ’s Margherita Stancati on why Milan, Italy is becoming a home for the super rich. Caitlin McCabe hosts. 


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WSJ What’s News - Gold Hits New Record as Investors Worry About U.S. Economic Outlook

P.M. Edition for Oct. 7. Gold prices soared to $4,000 a troy ounce for the first time, topping off an investor rush for the precious metal this year that has defied past patterns. David Uberti, who covers commodities for the Journal, joins to discuss what’s driving the surge in price. Plus, Intercontinental Exchange, which owns the New York Stock Exchange, said it will invest up to $2 billion in crypto-based prediction platform Polymarket. WSJ reporter Alexander Osipovich explains why Intercontinental Exchange is interested in it. And brands desperate to connect with young people are fueling a boom in the business of Gen Z translation. We hear from WSJ marketing reporter Katie Deighton about the kinds of companies doing this translation, and how Gen Z is responding. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks Fall While Gold Soars to New Territory

Plus: Trilogy Metals surges after the government announces investment in the company. And Ford falls after a fire in a supplier’s plant. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Gold Prices Soar Above $4,000 for First Time

Plus: The WTO says global trade growth in 2025 will be stronger than originally expected. And the NYSE owner says it plans to invest up to $2 billion in the popular crypto-based prediction market, Polymarket. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Banks Compete for Fannie and Freddie Mega IPO

Plus: Trump suggests he is open to talks on healthcare, signaling that there may be a way to break the impasse on the government shutdown. And, negotiations over a ceasefire in Gaza continue in Egypt two years on from the deadly Hamas attacks that started the conflict. Caitlin McCabe hosts. 


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WSJ What’s News - Trump Signals Openness to Healthcare Talks to End Shutdown

A.M. Edition for Oct. 7. Trump suggests he is open to talks on healthcare, signaling that there may be a way to break the impasse on the government shutdown. Negotiations over a ceasefire in Gaza continue in Egypt two years on from the deadly Hamas attacks that started the conflict. And big banks are competing for Trump's favor to be part of the Fannie and Freddie mega IPO. WSJ’s Ben Dummett explains how CEOs of the country’s six largest banks are navigating some novel hurdles in the process. Caitlin McCabe hosts. 


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - How Rocket Lab Plans to Take on SpaceX and Blue Origin

An independent space company from New Zealand is looking to take on industry giants like SpaceX and Blue Origin in the rocket launch business. WSJ space business reporter Micah Maidenberg tells us about Rocket Lab and its founder. Plus, President Trump has been sharing AI-generated video memes on his social-media pages, particularly in response to the current government shutdown. WSJ reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains the controversy behind the president sharing this kind of content. Julie Chang hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Nasdaq, S&P 500 Close at New Highs Following OpenAI Deal

OpenAI announced a computing deal with AMD. Plus: Comerica stock surges after merger announcement. And Sony stock rises following the Japanese election results. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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