Update - UAE leaves OPEC, Musk vs. OpenAI and attempted assassination

Update - UAE leaves OPEC, Musk vs. OpenAI and attempted assassination

April 28, 2026 · 13 min

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The episode discusses the UAE's exit from OPEC, Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, an attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and political maneuvers in Israel.

The United Arab Emirates says it is quitting OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups. Opening arguments begin in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI’s Sam Altman, accusing him of betraying their founding mission to keep the company a non-profit. Cole Tomas Allen is charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. And two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rivals join forces to try and oust his government. * This podcast has been updated with the OPEC news. 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

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