WSJ What’s News
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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Episodes
WSJ What’s News
Iraq exits as Iran-backed militias consolidate power
The U.S. withdrawal marks a major shift in Iraq while Washington expands military activity elsewhere and Americans debate economic populism and AI’s risks.
Sep 30, 2026 · 15 min
WSJ What’s News
Why Treasury yields reached 5% and could climb further
Long-term borrowing costs shape mortgages, corporate financing, bond portfolios, and the government’s ability to fund rising debt.
Sep 27, 2026 · 36 min
WSJ What’s News
Treasury yields breach 5% as markets weigh inflation and AI
The episode connects a sharp rise in borrowing costs with oil-driven inflation risks and technology shifts affecting major market sectors.
Sep 26, 2026 · 5 min
WSJ What’s News
Markets steady as Hormuz diplomacy meets AI expansion risks
The episode connects calmer markets and falling oil prices with unresolved geopolitical, technology, public-health, and institutional pressures.
Sep 25, 2026 · 13 min
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Court ruling expands federal voter citizenship checks
The episode connects a consequential election-administration ruling with disputes over national security, food supplies, authorship and political accountability.
Sep 25, 2026 · 13 min