War, Debt, and Shipping Risks

Two maritime chokepoints are under pressure, oil has pushed above $100, and Washington is weighing policies that could add more than a trillion dollars to the deficit. The immediate risks run from the Strait of Hormuz to U.S. mortgages, shipping lanes, and the balance of power in Congress.Iran war and energy squeezeYemen shipping threatBond market warningTrump dividend and midtermsRepresentation fightsIsrael, Hezbollah, and October 7 scrutinyAI demand and AI dangerWhat to watchSources:Global News Podcast — Israeli military demolishes Hezbollah tunnels in LebanonFT News Briefing — Oil hits $108 ahead of Iran’s meeting with Gulf statesWSJ What’s News — Why Everyone’s Suddenly Worried About an AI ApocalypseGlobal News Podcast — Philippine ferry erupts in flamesWSJ What’s News — Trump Tells Midterm Voters: ‘Pretend That I’m On the Ballot’Up First from NPR — Trump Convention Speech, Missouri Contempt And Redistricting, Apple's Foldable iPhoneThe Daily — A Couple Breaks Up. Who Gets Custody of Their Embryos?This podcast was created with Podkey. Make your own at https://podkey.fm