WSJ Minute Briefing

40 Episodes
Subscribe

By: The Wall Street Journal

The top business headlines from The Wall Street Journal, three times daily. Whether it’s the latest on overseas markets, economic news out of Washington or closing numbers from Wall Street, you'll be in the know in a flash.

✂️ Turn this podcast into clips
U.S. Stocks Fall After Fed Raises Key Interest Rate
#6036
Yesterday at 8:48 PM

Plus: Intel shares rise as AI-linked stocks largely recover from recent losses. And plumbing- supplies manufacturer Reliance Worldwide shares jump after Brookfield Asset Management agrees to all-cash acquisition. Julie Chang hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...


Intel Shares Jump on Report of Talks With SK Hynix
#6035
Yesterday at 3:32 PM

Plus: U.S. retail sales rebounded last month. And Novo Nordisk and Anthropic are partnering to use Claude to speed up drug discovery. Alex Ossola hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...


EU Offers Canada Historic Status
#6034
Yesterday at 10:35 AM

Plus: OpenAI considers a funding round that could make the company more valuable than its rival Anthropic. And stocks and bonds hold steady ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision. Luke Vargas hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


10-Year Treasury Yield Closes at a Fresh High
#6033
Last Tuesday at 8:48 PM

Plus: Crypto-related companies Robinhood, Strategy, and Coinbase shares drop alongside bitcoin. And cybersecurity company Crowdstrike stock ends the day higher. Alexis Moore hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Fed Bank-Monitoring System Experienced Outage in August
#6032
Last Tuesday at 4:09 PM

Plus: Mortgage rates are closing in on 7%. And the Justice Department says cryptocurrency platform Binance was used to funnel money for Iranian oil. Alex Ossola hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Supreme Court Throws Out Mail Ballot Ban
#6031
Last Tuesday at 10:24 AM

Plus: The EPA moves to roll back Biden-era policies cracking down on coal and natural-gas-fired power plants. And the global bond selloff resumes as surging oil prices stoke fears about inflation. Luke Vargas hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


AI Safety Concerns Weigh on Chip Stocks
#6030
Last Monday at 8:48 PM

Plus: 10-year U.S. Treasury yield falls back after touching a multi-year high. And major U.S. software stocks such as CrowdStrike and Workday close higher. Alexis Moore hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.



Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...


10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5% as Oil Surges
#6029
Last Monday at 3:25 PM

Plus: Microsoft sets limits for its AI models. And Oprah Winfrey will host an immersive show at the Las Vegas Sphere. Alex Ossola hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


AI Related Stocks Tumble Worldwide
#6028
Last Monday at 10:11 AM

Plus: Oil prices rise as Iran-backed Houthis seize more key territory. And AirBNB launches a $250 million fund to ease housing shortages. Luke Vargas hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


U.S. Stocks Climb as Investors Welcome Possible Rate Hike
#6027
Last Friday at 8:48 PM

Diesel hits $6 a gallon for the first time. Plus, shares of Oracle and RH fall throughout the day despite strong revenue reports. Julie Chang hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Inflation Reading Pushes Fed Closer to a Rate Hike
#6026
Last Friday at 4:01 PM

Plus: Anthropic says an Iranian-linked group used its Claude AI tool to track U.S. Navy warships. And remembrance ceremonies marking 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks honor those who later died of related illnesses. Alex Ossola hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Diesel Prices Hit All-Time High Ahead of CPI Report
#6025
Last Friday at 10:37 AM

Plus: U.S. bond yields retreat after the 10-year Treasury note almost breached 5%. And Kalshi looks to expand a rapidly growing universe of risky trading. Luke Vargas hosts. 


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Iran War Pushes Bond Yields and Oil Prices Higher
#6024
09/10/2026

Renewed escalation across the Middle East push Brent crude futures to roughly $107 a barrel, while pressuring stock and bond markets worldwide. And Apple’s shares rise a day after it revealed the first foldable iPhone. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...


Home Sales Hit Lowest Level in More Than a Year
#6023
09/10/2026

Plus: The European Central Bank raises interest rates. And the Iran-backed Houthi militia seizes a key strategic port city, threatening Saudi oil exports. Alex Ossola hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Iran Shows New Appetite for Escalation
#6022
09/10/2026

Plus: South Korea is set to invest billions in the U.S. And the AI boom drives uranium prices to 18-year highs. Luke Vargas hosts. 


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


U.S. Stocks Fall for Third Straight Session
#6021
09/09/2026

Plus: Treasury yields climb to new highs. And Apple shares are little changed as the company announces a foldable iPhone. Imani Moise hosts.

Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.

An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Huawei’s Criminal Trial Kicks Off in New York City
#6020
09/09/2026

Plus: Google says it’s investing $15 billion in Finland, its largest investment to date in Europe. And the Office of Congressional Conduct has cleared Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar after she overstated her assets to Congress. Alex Ossola hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...


Stocks Fall as Oil Tops $100
#6019
09/09/2026

Plus: The U.S. escalates its trade war with Canada. And the Trump Administration calls out Ford for its “unacceptable” use of Chinese tech. Luke Vargas hosts. 


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


U.S. Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Climb Toward $100
#6018
09/08/2026

Plus: Amgen has its worst day in more than two decades. And quantum-computing companies rally after U.S. government picks up minority stakes. Imani Moise hosts.

Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.

An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Crypto.com Is Robinhood’s Latest Prediction-Markets Deal
#6017
09/08/2026

Plus: The AI boom is turbocharging China’s exports. And thieves have stolen several paintings from France’s Renoir Museum. Alex Ossola hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Oil Nears $100
#6016
09/08/2026

Plus: Canada ups the ante in its trade spat with the U.S. as reciprocal tariffs kick in. And levies drive the maker of Range Rovers to cut jobs. Luke Vargas hosts. 


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Hot Jobs Report Lifts Expectations for Rate Hike
#6015
09/04/2026

Plus: Diesel prices hit a record high. Volkswagen shares jump after the vehicle maker approves a plan to double its job cuts. And Adobe’s CEO succession plan pushes shares lower. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...


U.S. Adds a Whopping 162,000 Jobs
#6014
09/04/2026

Plus: Federal regulators are investigating Tesla’s steering wheel-free robotaxi. And electric truck startup Windrose Technology is losing workers as it runs low on funds. Alex Ossola hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...


Diesel Prices Reach an All-Time High
#6013
09/04/2026

Plus: The world’s biggest wealth fund calls time on government bonds after recent volatility. And VW’s board approves a major restructuring. Luke Vargas hosts. 


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Stocks Up After Fed Official Says He Could Back Rate Hold
#6012
09/03/2026

Plus: Treasury yields slip. And Capmbell’s lays off 13% of its workforce. Alexis Moore hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Nvidia to Buy Hugging Face for $13 Billion
#6011
09/03/2026

Plus: Leon Black sues House Committee over Epstein probe. And feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92. Alex Ossola hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Hegseth Extends U.S. Troop Deployments in Middle East
#6010
09/03/2026

Plus: OpenAI is hit with 30 lawsuits over a school shooting in Canada. And Ford makes a big bet on an EV truck for the masses. Luke Vargas hosts. 


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


U.S. Stocks Rise as Treasury Selloff Eases
#6009
09/02/2026

Plus: Oil continues to move higher. And cybersecurity stocks fall after Palo Alto Networks posts quarterly loss. Imani Moise hosts.

Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.

An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Google Avoids Ad Business Breakup
#6008
09/02/2026

Plus: U.S. concerns about China’s focus on exports go global. And Chevron is investing $7 billion in Venezuela, doubling its production there. Alex Ossola hosts.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Global Bond Yields Spike to Multiyear Highs
#6007
09/02/2026

Plus: Open AI restricts its latest AI model, rating it a 'critical' cyber risk. And Google tries to challenge the frontrunners in agentic coding. Luke Vargas hosts. 


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


U.S. Stocks Start September in the Red as Oil Surges
#6006
09/01/2026

Plus: Fast-fashion retailer Shein makes its long-awaited Hong Kong debut. And Apple rises as Tim Cook hands over the reins. Imani Moise hosts.

Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.

An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


The Global Bond Rout Deepens
#6005
09/01/2026

Plus: Two oil tankers were struck by rockets while trying to make a midnight crossing of the Strait of Hormuz. And Novartis is pausing clinical trials of an experimental therapy after three patients died. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


SEC Takes Aim at Money Managers Selling Shares in Hot Startups
#6004
09/01/2026

Plus: Stocks fall after Shein’s IPO disappoints. And President Trump backs a federal credit to help the beleaguered U.S. movie and television industry. Luke Vargas hosts. 


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Amazon Stock Dips as FTC Plans Lawsuit
#6003
08/31/2026

Plus: Renewed fighting in the Strait of Hormuz sends Brent crude futures back above $90 a barrel. And PG&E shares are down after lawmakers introduce new wildfire legislation. Alexis Moore hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...


George Santos Banned for Life From Kalshi
#6002
08/31/2026

Plus: California publicly traded utilities tumble after state lawmakers reject plan to shield them from wildfire claims. And Aon agrees to a $17 billion deal to buy USI Insurance from KKR. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Oil Prices Climb as Iran, U.S. Resume Fighting
#6001
08/31/2026

Plus: High fuel costs and domestic competition hurt China’s major airlines. And central bankers are warned of the threats posed by AI. Luke Vargas hosts. 


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


U.S. Stocks Drop After Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech
#6000
08/28/2026

The Federal Reserve chairman highlights the need to get inflation back down to the central bank's 2% target. Plus: Marvell Technology shares sink more than 10%, underlining the high expectations investors have for companies tied to the AI boom. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...


Traders Up Bets for September Rate Hike After Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech
#5999
08/28/2026

Plus: Chevron and other U.S. energy companies are closing in on deals to invest billions of dollars in Venezuela. And shares in Gap jumped after the retailer reported an increase in same-store sales for its Gap brand. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Blacklisting of Anthropic Was Unlawful, Judge Says
#5998
08/28/2026

Plus: Regulators expand their crackdown on prediction markets. And Nvidia hits pause on some revenue-sharing deals with AI cloud companies. Luke Vargas hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Tech Stocks Dominate in Wake of Blockbuster Nvidia Earnings
#5997
08/27/2026

Ten out of 11 S&P sectors fell on the day, but tech alone rose 3.4%. Plus: Okta was a big beneficiary of demand for AI agents in its latest quarter; its stock jumped after it raised its outlook. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.


An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...