About this episode
A volatile session on Wall Street sees major markets close in the red. There are wild swings in the crypto market, as Bitcoin plunges some 30 per cent before prominent bulls jump in to support the price. April Fed minutes reveal that central bank governors are considering adjusting QE if the economy continues to improve. ECB Vice President Luis De Guindos tells CNBC the European Central Bank is also ready to counter any “unwarranted” rise in yields. And we also speak to French finance minister Bruno Le Maire who says that, despite shortfalls in the EU’s Covid response, he is confident the bloc will rebound strongly later this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .