Diesel prices have jumped much more than crude oil since the start of the Iran war, hitting all-time highs in the US and in Europe. A key fuel for industries, diesel powers agricultural harvests and ground transport for goods globally. Our oil strategist Julian Lee joins Stephen Carroll to explain how high prices at the pump are a major political and economic issue.

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China is building a major manufacturing advantage in higher-value industries, from electric cars and batteries to robotics and renewable energy. This year Chinese exports are on course to be about 80% higher than in 2019, putting manufacturers across the world under growing strain. Governments are responding with tariffs and trade barriers, but pushing back against China isn’t straightforward. Our senior economy and government reporter James Mayger joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Stock markets in the US, Europe and Asia are moving toward nearly round-the-clock trading, responding to growing overseas demand and competition from always-on crypto and prediction markets. But longer trading hours don’t necessarily mean better markets. Thin overnight liquidity could bring wider spreads, sharper price swings and new operational risks. Bloomberg TV Markets Managing Editor Dan Curtis joins Stephen Carroll to discuss the race toward 24-hour trading, and why more time to trade could come at a cost.

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