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What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.

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Oct 19, 2026 · UTC

Saudi Arabia Postpones ‘Davos in the Desert’ After Houthi Attacks

P.M. Edition for Oct. 19. Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative conference was scheduled for next week—now, its organizers are postponing the event until next year after Houthi attacks on the country. WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin explains why it’s a blow to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s push to attract foreign investment. Plus…

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Oct 19, 2026 · UTC

Violent Rioting Sweeps France

A.M. Edition for Oct. 19. The French government is holding emergency meetings following a weekend of violence across the country. WSJ’s Paris bureau chief Stacy Meichtry reports on the cost-of-living protests. Plus, Vladimir Putin proposes talks with President Trump and China’s Xi to discuss ending the Ukraine war. And Anthropic says it will put 5%…

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Oct 18, 2026 · UTC

Will Gen Z Hand Democrats a ‘Blue Wave’ in the Midterms?

After losing ground with young voters, especially young men, in 2024, Democrats are trying to win back this critical part of the electorate ahead of the midterm elections. But the party faces widespread voter apathy and a debate over how best to connect with Gen Z on issues like affordability and housing. WSJ politics reporters Sabrina Rodriguez an…

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Oct 17, 2026 · UTC

What’s News in Markets: CoreWeave Selloff, Apple Milestone, Borrowing Boom

What does the CoreWeave selloff signal for the AI trade? And will the iPhone Duo revive Apple’s sales? Plus, why are brokerages like Charles Schwab cracking down on margin loans? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an …

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Oct 16, 2026 · UTC

Katie Zacharia Is Out as White House Press Secretary

P.M. Edition for Oct. 16. The Journal has learned that White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is out, after facing sharp criticism following her first briefing earlier this week. Plus, drones have struck two ships in Romanian territorial waters of the Black Sea—the first attack of its kind, and NATO says Russia is to blame. As Journal Brussels …

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Oct 16, 2026 · UTC

AI Has an Insurance Problem

A.M. Edition for Oct. 16. A string of AI safety incidents is exposing a gaping hole for the fast-growing industry: the lack of available insurance. WSJ's Jean Eaglesham explains how AI’s ability to change the world also includes a wide-ranging capacity for harm that could leave companies that produce or use AI legally vulnerable. Plus, U.S.-Mexico …

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Oct 15, 2026 · UTC

What We Know About the Engineer Accused of Bugging OpenAI Conference Room

P.M. Edition for Oct. 15. When the FBI arrested engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan earlier this week for allegedly planting a mic in an OpenAI conference room, AI companies had already been on alert for espionage. Journal reporter Maxwell Zeff discusses what we know about Alfozan and how Silicon Valley is trying to prevent incidents like these. Plus, Met…

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Oct 15, 2026 · UTC

Big Banks Ride the AI Boom

Bonus Episode for Oct. 15. Big U.S. banks opened earnings season with growing profits—and warnings that rising interest rates could stop the party. Still, bankers said higher rates have yet to dent consumer or business appetite to borrow and spend. JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Wells Fargo each reported higher third-quarter profit an…

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Oct 15, 2026 · UTC

The Tech Selloff Deepens

A.M. Edition for Oct. 15. Wednesday’s tech selloff is poised to continue even as Anthropic and TSMC report blockbuster revenues. WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos says that what had been a relatively placid stock market is now facing threats from all sides. Plus, UBS mulls leaving Switzerland over proposed new capital requirements. And WSJ’s Anat Pel…

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Oct 14, 2026 · UTC

Gas Prices Fuel Higher Inflation in September

P.M. Edition for Oct. 14. September inflation rose to 3.7% from a year earlier . WSJ economics reporter Konrad Putzier discusses why that’s putting pressure on the Fed to raise rates at its meeting later this month. Plus, we hear from WSJ reporter Dylan Tokar on what comes next after a government investigation found examples of businesses that were…

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Oct 14, 2026 · UTC

Have U.S. Cars Lost Their Edge?

A.M. Edition for Oct. 14. Ukraine claims Starlink is throttling its internet speed, foiling its attacks against Russia. Plus, WSJ’s Laurence Norman explains how China is helping Yemen’s Houthis pursue the creation of an advanced, homegrown missile. And the EU is taking fresh steps to limit the flood of Chinese plug-in hybrids into the bloc as Chine…

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Oct 13, 2026 · UTC

Rising Borrowing Costs Threaten the Wall Street Party

P.M. Edition for Oct. 13. It was another strong quarter for some of the country’s biggest banks, but WSJ banking and payments reporter Ben Glickman says rising interest rates are darkening the mood on Wall Street. Plus, Journal housing reporter Nicholas Miller tells us about a new type of mortgage that’s driving investment in some low-income neighb…

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