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<p>This week, we’re bringing you an episode of <a href="https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/take-on-the-week" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">WSJ’s Take On the Week</a>. Host Miriam Gottfried is joined by guest co-host and WSJ markets reporter Sam Goldfarb to break down the unprecedented surge in the 10-year Treasury yield. Meghan Swiber, U.S. rates strategist at Bank of America, joins the show to discuss what influences these yields, and how a 5% yield affects everyday borrowing costs including mortgage rates, which are again topping 7%.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Swiber unpacks the Treasury Department's surprising buybacks, and how this strategy compares to the actions the Federal Reserve took to mitigate the effects of the last financial crisis. Plus, how is the market reacting to the Fed, which is trying to battle inflation by hiking rates?&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Have an idea for a future guest or episode? How can we better help you take on the week? We’d love to hear from you. Email the show at <a href="mailto:takeontheweek@wsj.com" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">takeontheweek@wsj.com</a>.</p> <p><br></p> <p>To watch the video version of this episode, visit our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WSJPodcasts/podcasts" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel</a> or <a href="https://www.wsj.com/video/series/wsj-take-on-the-week?mod=WSJ_TOTWPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">the video page of </a><a href="http://wsj.com" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">WSJ.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ’s free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What’s News newsletter</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>What does Meta’s new AI agent mean for finance stocks? And how will the Trump administration’s plan to lower diesel prices impact oil companies? Plus, what did Paramount concede to get its $81 billion Warner Bros. takeover back on track? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ's free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/markets-am?mod=WSJ_YMBPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Markets A.M. newsletter</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>P.M. Edition for Sept. 25. The Supreme Court said today that Trump administration officials could <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/supreme-court-says-trump-officials-can-use-immigration-database-for-voter-checks-c122a0fa?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">use an expanded federal immigration database</a> to check whether voters are citizens, which some states want to use to scrub voter rolls. Plus, the Ukraine war is <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/war-throttles-black-sea-grain-exports-threatening-food-supplies-1476008e?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">stopping grain exports</a> from getting out of the Black Sea, sending U.S. wheat futures to three-year highs. We hear from Journal reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/alexander-osipovich?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alexander Osipovich</a> about what the disruptions could mean for food prices and the global food supply. And a debut novel by Canadian-Haitian writer Thélyson Orélien was <a href="https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/books/orlien-france-book-ai-accusations-f053fee6?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">nominated for some of the top literary prizes</a> in France… until accusations that the author used AI sparked controversy. Reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/anna-silman?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Anna Silman</a> discusses how the publishing world is handling the rise of AI. Alex Ossola hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ's free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What's News newsletter</a>.<br></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>A.M. Edition for Sept. 25. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-09-25-2026?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bonds have come off</a> yesterday’s highs thanks to a retreat in oil prices, after <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/why-the-gulf-wants-trump-to-hold-the-line-on-iran-b283a5e1?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iran offered to reopen</a> the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, if its terms are met. But WSJ correspondent <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/benoit-faucon?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benoit Faucon</a> says President Trump is unlikely to compromise ahead of the midterms. Plus, cracks begin to show in Oracle’s massive <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/cracks-in-oracles-ai-data-center-build-out-appear-in-massive-new-mexico-project-effb51c2?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">AI data-center buildout</a>. And a <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/u-s-government-airs-pro-trump-anti-communism-ad-39cd8227?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">pro-Trump, anti-communism ad</a> paid for by the U.S. government, hits the airwaves. Luke Vargas hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ’s free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What’s News newsletter</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>P.M. Edition for Sept. 24. The average 30-year mortgage rate in the U.S. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/housing/mortgage-rates-just-hit-7-heres-how-the-housing-market-is-about-to-change-35986dc6?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">topped 7%</a> this week for the first time since early last year–another hurdle for people looking to buy a home. But we hear about a silver lining in the housing market from Journal reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/nicholas-g-miller?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nicholas Miller</a>. Plus, President Trump <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/china/trump-kicks-off-white-house-summit-with-chinas-xi-575b06ec?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">welcomes Chinese leader Xi Jinping</a> to the White House with an extravagant ceremony. National security reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/robbie-gramer?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Robbie Gramer</a> discusses the leaders’ friendly tone at this morning’s joint address, and what lies ahead in the talks. And Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-returns-to-familiar-u-n-stage-more-isolated-than-ever-e61426f0?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">made a defiant speech</a> to the United Nations General Assembly, which highlighted his growing isolation on the world stage. Alex Ossola hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ's free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What's News newsletter</a>.<br><br></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>A.M. Edition for Sept. 24. In an apparent first, an OpenAI agent <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-agent-hacked-australian-government-website-eecf7a7a?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">hacked an Australian government website</a> gaining unauthorized access to government files. Plus <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/global-bond-selloff-continues-stock-futures-drop-549047fd?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">a global bond selloff continues</a>, with treasury yields extending to multiyear highs. And, a federal judge ordered President Trump to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/judge-orders-trump-to-lift-ban-on-cnn-ms-now-politico-475e56d4?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">temporarily restore access</a> to news outlets banned from the White House grounds. Luke Vargas hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ’s free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What’s News newsletter</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>P.M. Edition for Sept. 23. WSJ energy reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/benoit-morenne?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benoit Morenne</a> discusses why the oil industry is so opposed to the Trump administration’s idea of <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/trumps-oil-allies-see-nightmare-scenario-of-diesel-export-ban-becoming-reality-16973ae2?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">limiting diesel exports</a>.… and who wants President Trump to put restrictions in place. Plus, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Trump has <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/putin-invited-to-g-20-summit-at-trumps-florida-resort-rubio-says-3a0344f9?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">invited Russian president Vladimir Putin</a> to the G-20 meeting in Miami this December. And Meta’s new personal AI agent Muse has been sending the company’s stock price higher, but Meta’s lead in that space <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/meta-ai-agent-muse-reactions-5bf236af?mod=hp_lead_pos2?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">isn’t guaranteed</a>. We hear from Journal reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/meghan-bobrowsky?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Meghan Bobrowsky</a> about hurdles to the app’s growth and what she’ll be watching for during Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote later today at the Meta Connect conference. Alex Ossola hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ's free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What's News newsletter</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>A.M. Edition for Sept 23. WSJ chief China correspondent <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/lingling-wei?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lingling Wei</a> breaks down the delicate optics of <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/china/trump-xi-meeting-china-image-df83c33f?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Xi Jinping’s state visit</a>, which is set to kick off later today. Plus, Ukrainian <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-zelensky-interview-emma-tucker-757e9a30?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">President Volodymyr Zelensky asks President Trump</a> for a new weapons package ahead of winter. And New York City makes <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/doordash-to-pay-131-5-million-to-resolve-nyc-investigation-into-minimum-pay-law-compliance-8237c60e?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">DoorDash pay $131.5 million</a> to settle an investigation into its compliance with pay laws for food-delivery workers. Luke Vargas hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ’s free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What’s News newsletter</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>P.M. Edition for Sept. 22. Speaking to a room of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly today, President Trump <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-tells-u-n-he-is-confronting-world-threats-and-putting-america-first-5fe48626?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">tallied his foreign policy wins</a> while presenting the possibility of further military action in Iran and elsewhere. WSJ national security reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/alexander-ward?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alex Ward</a> discusses how the speech went over and the outcomes from some of Trump’s closed-door meetings. Plus, a Republican senator has <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/donald-trump-jr-probe-john-curtis-81d86747?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">called for an investigation</a> into Donald Trump Jr. after the president’s oldest son disclosed that a Russian oligarch had paid for his wedding afterparty. And venture-capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, along with some of the other biggest names in tech, are <a href="https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/horowitz-andreessen-academy-college-alternative-f9f3ac2e?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">backing a new school</a> intended to be an alternative to college. We hear from Journal tech reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/katherine-bindley?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Katie Bindley</a> about what kind of curriculum the school will offer, what kinds of students it wants to attract and what skeptics are saying. Alex Ossola hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ's free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What's News newsletter</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>A.M. Edition for Sept 22. As President Trump and <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/irans-president-gets-rare-opportunity-to-make-his-case-to-the-world-b8eaeafe?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iran’s president</a> head to the U.N., we’ll look at whether diplomacy could be <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/oil-prices-gain-as-hopes-fade-for-u-s-iran-talks-42bc5a49?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">in the cards</a>. Plus, investors reward <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/shopify-to-use-metas-muse-for-agentic-checkout-d23947c0?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Meta’s push into agentic shopping</a>. And as campaign season heats up, the WSJ’s <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/ken-thomas?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ken Thomas</a> and <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/anthony-debarros?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Anthony DeBarros</a> look at how <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/republicans-are-unleashing-their-fundraising-advantage-against-the-democrats-b44742a0?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Republicans are pumping money into battleground states</a> to counter Democratic momentum. Luke Vargas hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ’s free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What’s News newsletter</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>P.M. Edition for Sept. 21. Paramount has <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/paramount-settles-states-antitrust-suit-clearing-way-for-warner-megadeal-95588926?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">settled an antitrust lawsuit</a> filed by state attorneys general, effectively clearing the final major hurdle for its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. WSJ Los Angeles bureau chief Ryan Faughnder discusses what’s in the settlement and when we might see the deal close. Plus, CNN, MS Now and Politico are <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/cnn-ms-now-politico-to-sue-white-house-over-reporter-ban-f1dceded?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">suing the Trump administration</a> after they were banned from the White House. We hear from Journal reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/isabella-simonetti?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Isabella Simonetti</a> about why the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/cnn-removed-from-white-house-tv-press-pool-after-trump-ban-931f86c7?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">situation is escalating</a>. And OpenAI <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-urges-u-s-government-to-create-global-ai-safety-standards-a8afba96?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">calls on the government</a> to set a global standard for AI safety. Alex Ossola hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ's free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What's News newsletter</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>A.M. Edition for Sept. 21. Paramount and the state of California <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/paramount-discussed-1-5-billion-california-investment-to-clear-merger-hurdle-ebe9f59b?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">discuss concessions</a> that could get the company’s mega-merger with Warner Bros. Discovery over the finish line. Plus, President Trump <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/trump-announces-an-ai-force-after-industry-sounded-alarm-7c189b8f?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">proposes a new “AI force,”</a> though don’t hold your breath for more regulation. And WSJ correspondent <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/sune-engel-rasmussen" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sune Rasmussen</a> details how <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/trumps-greenland-deal-eases-way-for-u-s-business-on-arctic-island-1cbef960??mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">a new U.S.-Greenland security deal </a>could end months of uncertainty about the island’s future. Luke Vargas hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ’s free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What’s News newsletter</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>As Middle East <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/what-is-saudi-arabias-east-west-pipeline-and-why-is-it-rocking-oil-markets-3e9823a3?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">energy security breaks down</a>, gas prices are creeping up and diesel is hitting record highs – driving inflation in the U.S. and around the world. With the help of <a href="https://www.dowjones.com/energy-markets/?mod=nav_top_section" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dow Jones Energy's</a> Andy Critchlow we'll look at the historic disruptions battering energy supply chains in and around the Persian Gulf. And WSJ reporters <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/benoit-morenne?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benoît Morenne</a> and <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/konrad-putzier?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Konrad Putzier</a> explain why dwindling strategic reserves and a narrow spectrum of politically-palatable government interventions mean relief likely isn't coming anytime soon. Luke Vargas hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Further Reading</p> <p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/the-new-offensive-raising-oil-prices-and-complicating-trumps-iran-war-999c34d1?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">The New Offensive Raising Oil Prices and Complicating Trump’s Iran War</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/how-energy-is-driving-inflationand-how-its-not-50560f6e?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Energy Is Driving Inflation—and How It’s Not</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/oil-executives-say-the-great-fuel-crisis-is-here-b6b32030?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oil Executives Say the Great Fuel Crisis Is Here</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/record-fuel-prices-pose-fresh-challenge-for-trump-ahead-of-midterms-fb433718?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Record Fuel Prices Pose Fresh Challenge for Trump Ahead of Midterms</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/what-is-saudi-arabias-east-west-pipeline-and-why-is-it-rocking-oil-markets-3e9823a3?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Is Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline and Why Is It Rocking Oil Markets?</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/is-fuel-export-ban-trumps-last-option-to-ease-prices-how-it-could-work-271b1100?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is Fuel-Export Ban Trump’s Last Option to Ease Prices? How It Could Work</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/why-trumps-venezuela-oil-grab-is-no-quick-fix-for-gas-prices-744f52a7?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/refine-baby-refine-is-the-energy-industrys-new-mantra-7ef95d61?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">‘Refine, Baby, Refine’ Is the Energy Industry’s New Mantra</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>Were major indexes able to rebound after a week of turbulence? And how will the U.S. regulators' green light of tokenized stocks impact trading? Plus, What does Warren Buffet's decision to step down mean for the future of Berkshire Hathaway? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ's free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/markets-am?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Markets A.M. newsletter</a>.<br></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>P.M. Edition for Sept. 18. In a letter to investors today, legendary investor Warren Buffett said he would <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/warren-buffett-to-step-down-as-berkshire-hathaway-chairman-de0e003f?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">step down as chairman</a> of Berkshire Hathaway. WSJ deputy markets editor <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/justin-baer?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Justin Baer</a> discusses why it’s happening now, and the details of Buffett’s long-held succession plan. Plus, Disney has hired the head of artificial-intelligence company Character.AI to be its <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/disney-beefs-up-tech-ambitions-with-newly-created-cto-role-87a5e473?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">first chief technology officer</a>. We hear from Journal reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/ben-fritz?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ben Fritz</a> about how this fits into CEO Josh D’Amaro’s strategy. And President Trump says <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-says-he-is-banning-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-from-the-white-house-af680f1b?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">he’s banning</a> CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House over their coverage of his administration. Alex Ossola hosts.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ's free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What's News newsletter</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>A.M. Edition for Sept. 18. Hackers used Anthropic’s AI tool, Claude, to gain access to the company’s <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/hackers-used-anthropics-claude-to-break-into-openai-b40ba883?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">core algorithmic code</a>. Plus, Russia <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/nestle-weighs-options-for-russia-unit-after-moscow-puts-it-under-administration-221402de?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">seizes control of Nestle’s operations</a> in the country, as the Kremlin cracks down on more Western businesses. And the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/bank-of-japan-raises-benchmark-interest-rate-to-1-25-highest-level-since-1995-2b28cbe9?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bank of Japan follows the Fed</a> in hiking interest rates. WSJ’s <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/jason-douglas?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jason Douglas</a> says central banks have learnt from recent inflation scares and are moving quickly to stave off <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/rba-governor-bullock-says-inflation-fears-materializing-03e52081?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">persistent price rises</a>. Luke Vargas hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ’s free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What’s News newsletter</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>P.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Yesterday’s interest rate increase from the Fed seemed to some like an assertion of the central bank’s independence. But afterward President Trump revealed that he and Warsh <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/trump-says-he-backs-warsh-after-central-bank-raised-interest-rates-cff88294?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">had a conversation</a> before the decision was announced. WSJ Washington bureau chief <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/damian-paletta?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Damian Paletta</a> discusses <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/the-trillion-dollar-question-did-warsh-really-seek-trumps-blessing-to-hike-rates-7a553300?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">what we know </a>and what this could mean for the future of the Fed. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/johnson-house-representatives-early-dismissal-008d44fb?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">sent lawmakers home</a> early this week ahead of the November election, despite criticism that Congress isn’t doing its job. We hear from Journal reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/maya-davis?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Maya Davis</a> about what the data show about how much Congress is getting done. And Mastercard becomes the latest credit card company to roll out the option for <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/mastercard-inks-deal-as-payment-giants-brace-for-new-era-of-ai-shopping-eb22da8b?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">AI bots to do your everyday shopping</a>. But, as reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/ben-glickman?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ben Glickman</a> notes, many consumers aren’t yet ready to hand over their cards to a bot. Alex Ossola hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ's free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What's News newsletter</a>.<br></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>A.M. Edition for Sept. 17. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-09-17-2026?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stock markets are gaining</a> on renewed investor confidence in the Fed being ready and able to tackle higher inflation, despite <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/trump-says-he-backs-warsh-after-central-bank-raised-interest-rates-cff88294?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">President Trump’s rebuke</a> of yesterday’s rate hike. Plus, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/house-passes-measure-aimed-at-punishing-top-importers-of-russian-oil-and-gas-90146939?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Congress backs new measures</a> to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. And Canada’s prime minister takes a <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/trump-says-allowing-canada-to-become-associate-member-of-eu-could-be-hostile-act-c6a02766?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">swipe at Washington</a>, as he welcomes the EU’s offer of an “alliance for the future.” Luke Vargas hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ’s free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What’s News newsletter</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>P.M. Edition for Sept. 16. The Federal Reserve unanimously decided to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/fed-raises-rates-for-first-time-in-three-years-08539fbe?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">raise interest rates</a> a quarter percentage point today, its first rate hike in three years. WSJ economics reporter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/matt-grossman?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Matt Grossman</a> discusses what went into that decision, what it means for the Fed’s relationship with President Trump and what to expect from the Fed’s future meetings this year. Plus, Yemen’s Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed they <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/yemens-houthi-rebels-claim-shooting-down-saudi-f-15-jet-fighter-237ecc7d?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">shot down a Saudi fighter jet</a>. We hear from the Journal’s deputy Middle East bureau chief <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/jon-gambrell?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jon Gambrell</a> about how the Houthis <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/the-lightning-offensive-that-saw-the-houthis-grab-a-crucial-oil-corridor-f70f0e96?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">recently seized Bab al-Mandeb Strait</a>, a crucial oil chokepoint, after sitting out months of the Iran war. And business leaders are taking sides in the debate around AI regulation—mostly in opposition to President Trump. Alex Ossola hosts.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ's free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What's News newsletter</a>.<br></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

<p>A.M. Edition for Sept. 16. The <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/eu-chief-floats-plan-to-make-canada-first-associate-member-da300f13?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">EU top’s executive proposes</a> making Canada the bloc’s first associate member as traditional U.S. allies forge stronger ties in the face of tensions with the Trump administration. Plus, WSJ correspondent <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/jared-malsin?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jared Malsin</a> details how the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/the-u-s-is-burning-through-its-supply-of-interceptors-to-counter-irans-attacks-f42c5ecd?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. is burning through its interceptors</a> to counter Iran. And, we tee up one of the most consequential <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/fed-meeting-warsh-interest-rate-09-16-2026?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fed rate decisions</a> in recent memory. Luke Vargas hosts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for the WSJ’s free <a href="https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">What’s News newsletter</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>