2024-11-30
49 分钟Ukraine's desperate battle to restore its energy grid as Russian missile attacks leave over a million people without power. With temperatures already below zero, the winter ahead looks dire. Olga Khakova, deputy director for European energy security at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, joins us to discuss the immense challenges Ukraine faces in keeping the lights on. We also explore other global developments, including Brazil’s currency volatility, India’s economic slowdown, and how US consumer confidence held up on Black Friday. Plus, Tom Brook reports on whether Thanksgiving weekend signals a revival for Hollywood cinemas. Joining Roger Hearing this week is Yoko Ishikura in Tokyo and Andy Uhler in Texas to provide their global perspectives throughout the show. We want to hear your views. Contact us on WhatsApp or send a voice note to +44 330 678 3033.
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Hello, and welcome to Business Matters.
I'm Roger Heering.
Coming up on the program today, as Russia targets Ukraine's energy grid, what will it take to rebuild it?
Also, what's behind India's rather underwhelming growth figures?
Volatility in Brazil's currency as doubts grow about government plans to cut back on expenses.
Black Friday did the US Consumer deliver?
And does Hollywood have cause to give thanks for the U.S.
thanksgiving holiday?
And I'll be joined throughout the program by two guests on opposite sides of the world, Yoko Ishikura, professor emeritus at Tokyo University, who's joining us from Tokyo.
Yoko, a very good morning to you.
Good morning.
Good to have you there.
Thanks for having me.
Yeah, delighted to have you there.
Thank you for having me.