Markets Jump on Hopes of a New E.U. Trade Deal

This Wall Street Journal podcast episode, "What's News," hosted by Azhar Sukri, covers several key business and economic stories. It begins with optimism in global markets fueled by potential trade deals between the U.S., the E.U., and Japan, including discussion with Kim Mackrael about tariff negotiations. The podcast then shifts to Columbia University's settlement with the federal government over anti-discrimination law violations. Later, the episode discusses President Trump's planned visit to the Federal Reserve and Hyundai Motor's profit decline due to U.S. tariffs. The podcast includes an interview with Stephen Wilmot, who analyzes Tesla's declining sales and Elon Musk's focus on future robo-taxi services. Finally, the episode touches on Microsoft's investment in carbon reduction technology using bio-waste with insights from Yusuf Khan.