SpaceX’s big day, Iran, Ebola’s patient zero and Russian chess

About this episode

The episode discusses SpaceX's IPO, potential developments in the Iran nuclear deal, the search for Ebola's patient zero in Congo, and Russia's suspension from international chess.

SpaceX is set for its market debut after a record IPO makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. President Trump says an Iran nuclear deal could come this weekend, but Tehran says key issues remain unresolved. In Congo, investigators hunt for patient zero after linking a deadly Ebola outbreak to a pastor’s funeral. And Russia is suspended from international chess for running tournaments in occupied Ukrainian territory. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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

Topics covered

• SpaceX IPO
• Iran nuclear deal
• Ebola outbreak
• Russian chess
• Elon Musk
• international relations

Keywords

• SpaceX
• Elon Musk
• Iran
• Ebola
• Russia
• chess
• international relations

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Organizations: SpaceX, Iran, Congo, Russia

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