About this episode
The episode discusses Microsoft's new quantum computing chip, ongoing conflict in the Gulf, and a surge in U.S. job openings.
Microsoft says its new quantum computing chip is a thousand times more powerful than its predecessor and that a commercially viable machine could arrive by 2029 - claims scientists are calling wildly optimistic. Meanwhile, fighting resumes in the Gulf despite a technical ceasefire, alarming energy markets. And U.S. job openings surge well beyond expectations in April. Today’s recommended read: Wild stock moves beneath an eerily calm surface, Mike Dolan Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest Read more from Amanda Cooper and Anna Szymanski Produced by Eliza Davis Beard, Ethan Plotkin and Abisoye Adelusi Sound engineering and music by Sebastian and Josh Sommer Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Eliza Davis Beard, Ethan Plotkin, Abisoye Adelusi
Topics covered
- quantum computing
- energy markets
- U.S. job openings
- Gulf conflict
- stock market
Keywords
- quantum computing
- Microsoft
- Gulf conflict
- job openings
- energy markets
- stock moves
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Microsoft
Places: Gulf
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