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EU's 'Membership-Lite' for Ukraine Sparks Widespread Concerns

1/16/2026

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The European Union proposes a "membership-lite" path for Ukraine, prompting concerns among European capitals about its implications.
In the financial sector, 2026 marked the best year for US investment banks since 2021.
The podcast discusses China's influence in the iron ore market and previews the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Jamie Dimon cautions that attacks on the Federal Reserve by the Trump administration could raise inflation.

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The European Union proposes a "membership-lite" path for Ukraine, prompting concerns among European capitals about its implications.
In the financial sector, 2026 marked the best year for US investment banks since 2021.
The podcast discusses China's influence in the iron ore market and previews the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Jamie Dimon cautions that attacks on the Federal Reserve by the Trump administration could raise inflation.