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FT News Briefing

Financial Times

A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available every weekday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:41

US investment banking expected to stay in the doldrums

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2025/07/14

The EU has put trade retaliations against the US on hold, and US investment banking is set to extend its losing streak. Plus, the FT’s Eleni Varvitsioti explains how Greece recovered from economic disaster in the past decade, but still has work to do.Mentioned in this podcast:EU pauses trade retaliation against US after Trump’s 30% tariff threatInvestment banking set to extend worst run in over a decadeHow Greece came back from the brinkToday’s FT News Briefing was produced by Persis Love, Sonja

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11:32

Big Pharma markets left on a ‘patent cliff’-hanger

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2025/07/11

India is set to reach a record year in initial public offerings and Big Pharma is facing a wave of patent expiration dates. Plus, Meta goes to trial over who to hold accountable for corporate scandals.Mentioned in this podcast:India on track for record IPO yearThe looming ‘patent cliff’ facing Big PharmaToday’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Katya Kumcova, Henry Larson and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kelly Garry, and Michael Lello. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher

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11:17

Canada’s push to become an energy superpower

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2025/07/10

The UK and France have pledged for the first time to co-ordinate the use of their nuclear weapons, the copper markets are reeling from US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 50 per cent tariffs on the metal, and Canada has a plan to offset American energy levies by exporting natural gas to the rest of the world. Plus, Nvidia has hit a record market capitalisation at $4tn.Mentioned in this podcast:UK and France vow to co-ordinate nuclear deterrence for first timeCanada’s bid to become an energy

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10:31

BCG tries to limit Gaza work fallout

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2025/07/09

EU negotiators are closing in on a trade deal with Donald Trump that would cement higher tariffs than those granted to the UK, and Boston Consulting Group’s chief executive said the group’s involvement with a postwar plan for Gaza had been “reputationally very damaging”. Plus, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen dismissed the no-confidence motion against her in a speech.Mentioned in this podcast:Donald Trump deal to leave EU facing higher tariffs than UKBCG modelled plan to ‘relocate’

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11:18

Liechtenstein's zombie-trust apocalypse

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2025/07/08

US President Donald Trump extended tariff deadlines, and Liechtenstein’s trust industry is in a crisis spurred by Americansanctions against Russia. Plus, Shein filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, and Elon Musk is trying to save Tesla from Trump.Mentioned in this podcast:Donald Trump renews threat to hit trading partners with steep tariffsLiechtenstein hit by Russia-linked ‘zombie trust’ crisisShein files for Hong Kong IPO to pressure UK to save London listing‘Elon has finally woken

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10:09

US stocks: rally or overcorrection?

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2025/07/07

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington DC today to discuss a Gaza ceasefire proposal with US President Donald Trump, and US stocks are booming again despite uncertainty about the wider economy. Plus, Hong Kong’s stock exchange is attracting lots of companies, and venture capital is putting its own tech-focused spin on a private equity business model.Mentioned in this podcast:Israel to join ceasefire talks despite ‘unacceptable’ response from HamasNetanyahu and Trump to discuss

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11:43

The cost of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

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2025/07/04

Donald Trump has secured passage of his flagship tax and spending legislation and the US jobs market exceeded expectations last month. Plus, the future of the UK’s National Health Service could be in jeopardy, and Hong Kong residents cancel trips to Japan over a comic book’s earthquake prophecy.Mentioned in this podcast:What is in Donald Trump’s giant tax-cutting billUS economy surpasses expectations to add 147,000 jobs in JuneThe future of the NHS10-year plan NHSHongkongers scrap Japan trips over

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11:49

The mad dash for trade deals

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2025/07/03

European CEOs are lobbying against AI regulations, and trade officials are rushing to make deals before US President Donald Trump’s tariffs take effect again. Plus, the Pentagon suddenly stalled some weapon shipments to Ukraine, and the UK’s watered-down welfare reform bill could mean higher taxes.Mentioned in this podcast:European CEOs urge Brussels to halt landmark AI ActUS narrows trade focus to secure deals before Donald Trump’s tariff deadlineUkraine summons top US diplomat after Washington

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9:58

Hong Kong’s bull run leaves China in the dust

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2025/07/02

The UK government passed its welfare reform bill after making concessions, and Hong Kong’s stocks are beating out mainland China’s. Plus, Eurozone inflation rises to 2 per cent, and Europe turns to France to process rare earths.Mentioned in this podcast:Starmer guts UK welfare reforms to avoid Commons defeatHong Kong’s bull market leaves China behindEurozone inflation rises to ECB’s 2% targetEuropean companies look to France for domestic rare earths sectorToday’s FT News Briefing was produced by

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11:00

Rise of the neobank

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2025/07/01

Two of the biggest oil companies in the Middle East scale down their acquisition sprees, and Wall Street’s comeback has dramatically narrowed the gap with European stocks. Plus, the US is lifting sanctions on Syria, and Klarna makes some changes to its business model.Mentioned in this podcast:Gulf oil companies slow $60bn acquisition spree as crude prices fallUS dollar suffers worst start to year since 1973US stock market comeback tests investor faith in rotation to EuropeDonald Trump lifts most US

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12:02

US banks are hungry for deals

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2025/06/30

The Trump administration is paving the way for more US bank mergers, and China’s online retail giants are losing some key customers. Plus, the race to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell is heating up, and the UK is trying to make financial advice more accessible.Mentioned in this podcast:Deal hunger stirs among US banksUS shoppers ditch Shein and Temu as Trump closes tax loopholeWhite House says decision on nominating next Fed chair not ‘imminent’UK launches biggest financial advice shake-up

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11:57

Labour MPs rebel against UK welfare reform

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2025/06/27

Some members of the UK's parliament fight back against proposed welfare cuts, and early intelligence suggests Iran’s uranium stockpile is still intact, officials say. Plus, the rise of sports gambling in Nigeria is being powered by social media influencers.Mentioned in this podcast:Early intelligence suggests Iran’s uranium largely intact, European officials sayA defeat Keir Starmer cannot affordKeir Starmer in talks with rebel MPs in bid to head off welfare revoltThe football betting influencers

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9:55

Why markets are unfazed by the Middle East conflict

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2025/06/26

Nato members decided on increased defence spending, the Federal Reserve is planning on cutting capital requirements for America’s biggest banks, and accounting firms are ready to open up to public markets. Plus, why US stocks are unfazed by the Israel-Iran conflict.Mentioned in this podcast:The US, Iran and marketsThe markets are silent — that is worryingFederal Reserve unveils plans to reduce capital rules imposed after 2008 crisisAccounting sector prepares for more IPOs after private equity

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10:34

Iran's path forward

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2025/06/25

US stocks almost hit record highs amid possible de-escalation in the Middle East, and Johns Hopkins University professor Vali Nasr analyses Iran’s future. Plus, the US Federal Reserve chair signalled no interest cuts this summer, and US states are sending delegates to the EU for advice on green policy.Mentioned in this podcast:Israel-Iran latest: JD Vance declares era of new Trump foreign policy doctrineThe war that will remake Iran’s Islamic republicIran at the precipiceJay Powell pushes back on

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9:59

Will the wheels come off Nato?

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2025/06/24

US president Donald Trump has said Israel and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, shifting priorities in the US are putting pressure on Nato members in Europe, and emerging markets defy US President Donald Trump’s trade war. Plus, the US has yet to find Iran’s uranium stockpile.Mentioned in this podcast:Donald Trump claims Israel and Iran have agreed ceasefireWhat happens to Nato if the US steps back?Where is Iran’s uranium? Search continues for 400kg stockpileEmerging markets defy investor gloom to

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11:17

The US targets Iran’s nuclear programme

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2025/06/23

The US is now using force to try to eliminate Iran’s nuclear programme, and new tariffs on US household goods take effect. Plus, the chief executive of a Russian burger chain is petitioning President Vladimir Putin to block western businesses from returning, and the CEO of the fintech Revolut could be due for a major pay out.Mentioned in this podcast:US says it inflicted ‘severe damage’ on Iran’s nuclear programmeTariffs on household goods bring home costs of Trump’s trade warsFake McDonald’s

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12:07

EU pushes a UK-style trade deal with the US

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2025/06/20

Russia’s war-time economy is slowing down, and the EU is negotiating a trade deal with the US to keep some tariffs in place. Plus, the Bank of England votes to hold interest rates steady, and a UN official describes violence at aid distribution sites in Gaza.Mentioned in this podcast:Russia on brink of recession, says economy ministerEU weighs UK-style trade deal with USBank of England warns of weakening jobs market as it holds ratesHow Gaza’s food queues turned into kill zonesToday’s FT News

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10:36

The Fed cuts US economic outlook

FT News Briefing ·

2025/06/19

The Federal Reserve cut its outlook for the US economy on Wednesday, and in the UK, inflation remains higher than ideal. Plus, Big Tech companies are lobbying for a decade-long ban on AI regulations, and the Israel-Iran conflict has hit the global supply chain.Mentioned in this podcast:UK inflation was 3.4% in MayFederal Reserve cuts outlook for US economy but holds interest rates steadyBig Tech pushes for 10-year ban on US states regulating AIInsurers lift prices 60% for key Iran route as conflict

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10:36

Trump demands that Iran surrender

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2025/06/18

US President Donald Trump demands unconditional surrender from Iran on social media, and the Iran-Israel conflict causes Trump to leave the G7 summit early. Plus, the EU relaxes merger rules on defence and Meta will bring advertisements onto its messaging platform WhatsApp.Mentioned in this podcast:Meta introduces advertising to WhatsApp in push for new revenuesDonald Trump leaves G7 early as Iran-Israel conflict intensifiesBrussels to loosen merger rules for defence companiesRegister for the

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11:04

What Trump’s golden share means for the Nippon deal

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2025/06/17

Tensions rise as the EU refuses trade talks with China before next month’s leaders summit, and Airbus announced $10bn of orders at the Paris Air Show.Plus US President Donald Trump’s golden share means heavy influence in the Nippon Steel deal, and energy markets react to the conflict between Iran and Israel.Mentioned in this podcast:US Steel deal embodies golden age of Trump meddlingFuel and fury: energy becomes a Middle East battlefieldEU spurns economic dialogue with China over deepening trade

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