Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Economic growth in the euro zone is set to quicken after showing surprising resilience to the Iran war, according to a Bloomberg survey of analysts.(2) Iran promoted a hard-line ex-commander as its top security official, shaking up its highest decision-making body on national defense after saying it was “very close” to a deal with Oman over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.(3) The alleged leader of an Irish organized crime gang, Daniel Kinahan, has been extradited to Ireland from Dubai to face allegations that he ran an international drug smuggling and money laundering empire.(4) Hiring at British businesses held steady in July, ending a downturn stretching back to the Liz Truss crisis in 2022, according to a closely watched survey.(5) Prime Minister Andy Burnham is embarking on a nationwide tour to promote new policies aimed at reducing the cost of living, just as controversy over his prisons policy threatens to end the honeymoon he’s enjoyed since taking office.Podcast Conversation:YouTube Stars Are a Hip New Asset Class: Lionel LaurenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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