SubscribeThe Economist ProLog inSkip to contentSubscribeThe Economist ProLog inWeekly editionWorld in briefUnited StatesChinaBusinessFinance & economicsEuropeAsiaMiddle EastAmericasArtificial intelligenceCultureCartoons & gamesundefined undefinedSubscribe to The EconomistUnlock unlimited access to all our award-winning journalism, subscriber-only podcasts and newslettersSubscribe to The EconomistUnlock unlimited access to all our award-winning journalism, subscriber-only podcasts and newslettersSubscribeManage accountGift subscriptionsLog outManage accountGift subscriptionsLog out←All episodesMoney Talks | BusinessOur podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, is it too late to save the world’s safe asset? Jun 11th 2026|1 min readThe world’s most important asset is under threat. Government debt, inflation and unpredictable policymaking are all putting the treasury market in peril. What can be done to save it?Guests and hosts:Reuse this contentMore from PodcastsPodcast Tocqueville Road Trip2. Against all obstaclesA group of hardened criminals unpack the American dream44:25Podcast Tocqueville Road Trip1. Game of chanceIn 1831, America looked like the future of democracy. Is that still true today?48:50Podcast The IntelligenceKicking and screaming: protests at World CupAlso on the daily podcast: how to tax space and angry Indian elites21:41Podcast Editor’s PicksHow to fix footballA handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist05:46Podcast BabbageEat your electronics, boost your healthOur podcast on science and technology. This week, why swallowing devices could soon support your health41:05Podcast The IntelligenceNumber crunch: why Britons ignore immigrant dropAlso on the daily podcast: aboard a US nuclear sub and how to tackle wrinkles23:08