From rising prices at the checkout to shifting power in the world’s biggest boardrooms, we connect the dots between headlines and the hidden dynamics driving them. With expert voices and sharp reporting, hosts Daniel Winter and Kassandra Sundt break down the business stories that matter, why they matter, and how they affect you. Whether it’s the latest twists in global trade, the future of work, or the big bets being made in tech and finance, The Dip is your essential guide
Latest episodes
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28 min
Who pays for Europe’s economic independence?
DW speaks to Valdis Dombrovskis, the EU commissioner for economy and productivity, at the Berlin Global Dialogue.
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28 min
Has Europe given up on free trade? | The Dip Podcast
For decades, Europe grew rich in a world built on open markets. Today, that world is disappearing.
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29 min
Who will the diesel crisis hit first?
For decades, crude oil has been the world's most closely watched commodity. But in today's fragmented global economy, the real bottleneck may be diesel.
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28 min
How the China-US AI arms race is escalating
China's AI ambitions are no longer just about catching up to Silicon Valley. From chips and data centers to energy, talent and global markets, Beijing is building an ecosystem desi…
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29 min
Why the global economy depends on Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline was meant to keep oil moving when the Strait of Hormuz became dangerous. Experts Kate Dourian and Andrew Leber explain the cost of moving oil thro…
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29 min
Could the oil shock become a global debt shock?
Governments promise tax cuts, investment and economic growth. But the investors financing those promises can force leaders to change course, abandon policies and even leave office.
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29 min
Can India become an economic superpower?
India wants greater strategic autonomy, but its dependence on Chinese imports, weak job creation and an IT sector exposed to AI raise doubts about whether economic scale can become…
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28 min
Is American Big Tech becoming too powerful for Europe to compete?
American technology firms are increasingly dominating the world's digital economy. This leaves Europe worrying about its public and private sphere dependence on foreign cloud servi…
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27 min
The countries fighting back against Trump's tariff tirade
Donald Trump is using tariffs to test the reach of American economic power across the Americas. Canada’s deep integration with the US makes resistance costly, while Brazil has more…
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27 min
Could German carmakers soon abandon Europe?
German carmakers built their success in Europe and found a growth engine in China. But that model is breaking apart.
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27 min
Why is Europe still dependent on the US for defense?
EU countries are expected to spend €454 billion on defense this year. But how dependent is the EU still on the US?
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29 min
Can the West Compete with China's Industrial Machine?
For years, Western policymakers warned about a new "China Shock" as Chinese exports flooded global markets. Now Beijing is pushing back with a new message: stop seeing China as a t…
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26 min
Europe's Economy: Recovery at Last or Just a Temporary Rebound? | The Dip Podcast
New Data suggests that the eurozone could be returning to growth. A remarkable set of data, but there are many boobytraps for Europe ahead – one of the biggest ones is energy.
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26 min
Can Europe build its own Pix?
Brazil's Pix transformed the country's payments system in just five years, becoming the most widely used way to transfer money. It's fast, cheap and has become a source of national…
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24 min
Has Europe regulated itself to death?
Daniel speaks with former EU trade commissioner Cecilia Malmström and competition economist Cristina Caffarra about whether Europe’s rulebook is protecting citizens or holding back…
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21 min
How VW's crisis could reshape the global car industry
Volkswagen’s reported plans for deeper job cuts and possible German plant closures have turned into a warning sign for the wider car industry. The company is being hit by weaker de…
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28 min
Russia’s oil empire under pressure: Can Putin still afford the Ukraine war? | The Dip Podcast
Russia is one of the world's largest oil producers, so why are fuel prices inside Russia soaring to record highs? As Ukrainian drone strikes target Russian refineries and energy in…
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22 min
Software: The global race Europe cannot afford to lose
Europe's traditional big industries are struggling. Software and AI don't suffer from tariffs or logistical shocks. So could Europe put its economic hopes in software?
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23 min
Who’s really benefiting from the Iran-US ‘deal’
The dust is settling after a new US-Iran deal, but one question still matters: is this economic crisis over? Oil prices have decreased on the news that a Memorandum of Understandin…
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47 min
The EU’s $2 Trillion Taiwan Problem
A conflict over Taiwan wouldn’t just be a regional crisis, it could wipe $2 trillion off Europe’s economy in a single year. That’s worse than the financial crisis from 2008 or Covi…