The outcome of the US midterm elections will have major policy implications across the board, but a Democratic sweep across Congress could also slow the data center build-out and dampen the AI rally that's driven stock markets to repeated record highs in recent months. Our Markets Live strategist Tatiana Darie joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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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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