On today's podcast:(1) Hamas frees two more hostages from Gaza as the US sends more forces to the Middle East with world leaders calling for aid.(2) Barclays missed estimates at its investment bank and lowered UK guidance for the second consecutive quarter(3) The UK economy lost jobs again in the three months through August, a sign that inflationary forces may be abating.(4) Billionaire investors Bill Ackman and Bill Gross abandon their short position on US Treasuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.