The medical bills hurting China’s economy

Nvidia’s revenues soared in the quarter to the end of January as demand for its AI-focused chips boomed, healthcare costs are dragging down the Chinese economy, and BP is turning its main focus back to fossil fuels. Plus, America’s investors are putting money in English football’s lower leagues.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Nvidia revenues jump almost 80% on booming AI chip sales

Why ‘catastrophic’ medical bills are hurting China’s economy

BP pivots back to oil and gas after ‘misplaced’ faith in green energy

Wealthy overseas owners drive record spend in English football’s lower leagues

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