Israel's Challenge To Iran, Chinese Stocks Soar & Metals Mavericks Rock Markets

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Nearly a year after Hamas’ unprecedented assault shattered their spirits, Israelis are in a triumphant mood over the pummeling their military has given Lebanon’s Hezbollah and the killing of its elusive leader. (2) Chinese stocks extended one of their most remarkable turnarounds in history, soaring for a ninth straight day as government stimulus entices investors back to one of the most beaten-down markets worldwide. (3) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is aiming to attend a meeting of EU finance ministers before the end of the year, the Financial Times reports. (4) Rishi Sunak had one warning for the Conservatives in an otherwise low-profile speech at the party’s annual conference: End the “squabbling” that derailed his UK premiership. It likely fell on dead ears. (5) Chinese manufacturers sold the fewest electric cars in 18 months to customers across Europe, with registrations falling by nearly half in August from a year earlier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.