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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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9:43

‘Generation Moonshot’ investors

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2022/08/03

China has blocked imports from hundreds of Taiwanese food producers in response to the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taipei, a flurry of executive departures from SoftBank stokes uncertainty over who will take over from Masayoshi Son, and Behind The Money host Michela Tindera joins the Briefing to talk about the latest BTM episode that explores “Generation Moonshot” investors.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:China suspends 2,000 food

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9:55

China wrestles with an overseas debt crisis

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2022/08/02

Instagram head Adam Mosseri is moving to London, HSBC has pledged to restore its dividend to pre-pandemic levels, and China is facing its first overseas debt crisis.Mentioned in this podcast:Instagram head Adam Mosseri to temporarily relocate to LondonHSBC pledges to restore dividend to pre-pandemic levelsChina reckons with its first overseas debt crisisThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber,

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9:10

Beijing fears social unrest from property crisis

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2022/08/01

The Bank of England is set to consider its biggest rate rise in more than 25 years, the EU and UK are easing up on Russian oil restrictions to keep gas prices from spiking, and some investors are getting back in the crypto market after a crash earlier this year. Plus, China is trying to come up with a $148bn bailout fund to help complete stalled property developments amid concerns about social unrest.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Bank of

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29:14

FT Weekend: A new weight-loss drug works. Is that good?

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2022/07/30

This week, we hear about a new 'miracle' weight-loss drug called Wegovy. It has unprecedented clinical results and endorsements from celebrities such as Queen Latifah. But critics say it deals with the symptom but not the cause. Then, we’re joined by Lauren Indvik, the FT's fashion editor. She explains how to efficiently pinpoint your personal style, and build a wardrobe that saves money, time and carbon emissions. Plus, she answers listener questions.--------------Want to stay in touch? We love

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8:56

Is the US in a recession?

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2022/07/29

The US economy has shrunk for two consecutive quarters, many energy companies are posting record profits but French EDF recorded a record loss, and US markets are reacting unpredictably to tech earnings reports.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:US economy shrinks for second consecutive quarterFrench energy group EDF records €5.3bn loss ahead of renationalisationFacebook parent Meta reports first decline in revenueSpotify adds more subscribers

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8:58

Fed hikes rates, but next steps are uncertain

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2022/07/28

US interest rates are going up by 0.75% for the second month in a row, the drama surrounding Elon Musk’s halted Twitter takeover debacle is hurting the social media company’s advertising business and employee morale, and European gas prices are rising as Russia cuts gas flows to the continent.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Fed raises rates by 0.75 points for second month in a rowTwitter ‘rudderless’ as Musk saga hurts advertising businessGas

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9:29

A new CEO for Credit Suisse

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2022/07/27

Walmart profit warnings shine a light on disparities in US consumer behaviour, the International Monetary Fund slashes its global growth forecast, and Argentines are scrambling to exchange their pesos for dollars on the black market.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Credit Suisse set to name Ulrich Körner as chief executiveWalmart issues profit warning as soaring inflation hits customersUS consumers are bending but not breaking as prices soar

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9:16

Anglo-French merger would challenge Elon Musk’s SpaceX

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2022/07/26

US Big Tech companies are set to release quarterly earnings this week, German business confidence hits a two-year low, and French satellite operator Eutelsat has confirmed it is in discussions to acquire smaller British rival OneWeb in an all-share deal. Plus, cities are especially vulnerable to this summer’s record hot temperatures.An early version of this podcast stated the UK left the European Space Agency when actually, the UK remains a full member of ESA which is a non-EU organisation. We

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10:37

European banks set to benefit from rising interest rates

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2022/07/25

The dollar’s surge to its highest level in 20 years is taking a toll on the corporate earnings of US companies with overseas operations, European bank earnings reports are expected to benefit from rising interest rates, and Ukraine’s Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko spoke to the FT about the challenges of managing his war-torn country’s finances.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Fed to implement second 0.75 point rate rise amid uncertainty over

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29:45

FT Weekend: Why are tennis players fixing matches?

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2022/07/23

This week, we look at the dark side of professional tennis, where underpaid players are selling matches just to break even. Ranked around 200th in the world, a player named Nicolás Kicker was found guilty of match-fixing in 2018. His story reveals a lot of systemic problems within the sport. Then, we hear about the phenomenon of 'vice signalling' from columnist Stephen Bush. It’s similar to 'virtue signalling,' but instead of publicly gesturing towards altruism the vice signaller panders by

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10:17

ECB raises rates amid Italian turmoil

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2022/07/22

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigns, the European Central Bank raises interest rates for the first time in more than a decade, Russia and Ukraine reach a deal to end a month-long grain blockade, and the FT’s Katie Martin explains why markets might rally when they see signs of a recession in corporate earnings reports.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Italy president calls snap elections after Draghi quits as PMDeal on table for release of

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10:08

Tesla shines despite production disruptions

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2022/07/21

Tesla withstood disruption to China production and the high costs of scaling up new plants in Texas and Germany, Ukraine is getting some debt relief from western creditors, and Sri Lanka is just one of a number of developing economies facing growing pressure from soaring energy costs and a stronger US dollar. Plus Italian prime minister Mario Draghi’s government is on the brink of collapse, and Liz Truss will go head-to-head with Rishi Sunak in the race to become Britain’s next prime

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9:52

Netflix rallies despite subscriber losses

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2022/07/20

Netflix loses 1mn subscribers, small and midsize venture capital firms in China are struggling to raise funds as foreign investors flee risk, and former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is running to be the country’s head of state again, in what could be an extraordinary political comeback.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Netflix loses 1mn subscribers but defections are fewer than feared‘Exponentially’ risky China leaves venture

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9:01

SoftBank halts plan for Arm IPO in London

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2022/07/19

Japanese tech investor SoftBank has put on hold plans for an initial public offering of Arm because of the political turmoil in the UK, a luxury shoe brand popularised by Sex and the City has won a trademark lawsuit after more than two decades, and the FT’s Martin Wolf breaks down what the battle to become the next British prime minister means for the country’s economy.Mentioned in this podcast:SoftBank halts work on Arm’s London IPO following political turmoilTory leadership election tracker: Four

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10:49

Sri Lanka picks a new leader

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2022/07/18

The leader of Sri Lanka’s biggest opposition party has urged the IMF to provide support to ease the country’s humanitarian crisis and cushion the blow of reforms, once high-flying financial technology companies are seeing their valuations crash to earth, and the FT’s Swamp Notes columnists Ed Luce and Rana Faroohar join Marc Filippino to talk about the changing economic geography of the US.Mentioned in this podcast:Sri Lanka opposition leader calls on IMF for ‘humane’ treatment, wants fresh

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29:12

Martin Wolf on how to change one's mind

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2022/07/16

This week, Lilah talks to Martin Wolf about having the confidence to change your mind. Martin is our chief economics commentator and one of the most influential economics journalists in the world. He reflects on how he forms a worldview, and how his opinions have shifted over the past half-century. Then, we hear about the 'gentle parenting' craze on Instagram from Washington correspondent Courtney Weaver. There are no punishments, no bribes, and it encourages your child to have big feelings. But is

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8:49

Italian political drama weighs on markets

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2022/07/15

Italian prime minister Mario Draghi offered to resign, which caused problems for Italian stocks and for the euro. Plus, two of the biggest US banks had worse earnings reports than analysts expected.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Mario Draghi offers to resign as Italy’s prime ministerJPMorgan and Morgan Stanley profit miss casts pall over Wall StreetRising recession fears and broad shift into haven assets have boosted the greenbackThe FT News

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10:26

Will rising interest rates actually lower prices?

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2022/07/14

US consumer prices rose more than forecast in June, hitting an annual pace of 9.1 per cent, and investors are shunning 20-year US government bonds. Plus,a clash of cultures and geostrategic interests sank a German-Chinese joint venture competing in the new space race.This episode states Canada raised its interest rates by a 'full basis point' when we mean 'full percentage point'. We regret the errorMentioned in this podcast:US inflation hit 9.1% in June putting further pressure on FedUkraine and

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8:43

Biden in the Middle East

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2022/07/13

US president Joe Biden is set to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the biggest US banks report earnings this week and are expected to show bumper profits from lending, and EU officials fear criminal groups are smuggling weapons out of Ukraine and on to Europe’s black markets.Mentioned in this podcast:US banks set for lending earnings boost as Fed lifts ratesJoe Biden seeks reset on Saudi Arabia as oil tensions flareNato and EU sound alarm over risk of Ukraine weapons smugglingFT

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10:06

What we know about the Abe murder

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2022/07/12

Former UK chancellor Rishi Sunak and foreign secretary Liz Truss have emerged as the favourites to replace prime minister Boris Johnson, and more details have been revealed in the murder of Japan’s former prime minister, Shinzo Abe. Plus, Nikkei Asia’s Marwaan Macan-Markar explains how Sri Lanka’s economic and political crises could foreshadow similar issues in other debt-ridden countries.Mentioned in this podcast:Sunak to stand firm on taxes until he has ‘gripped inflation’Sri Lanka prime minister

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