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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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10:55

Dispatch from Kyiv

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/23

Writer Tim Judah talks about life in Kyiv as Russian forces advance on suburbs of Ukraine’s capital, and the FT’s Money Clinic host Claer Barrett talks about gold as a safe haven in times of uncertainty.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Body bags, burning buildings and buzz cuts for soldiers: how Kyiv is survivingMoney Clinic with Claer Barrett: Is Gold the Safest Place to Invest?War in Ukraine: free to readThe FT News Briefing is produced by

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11:03

Why some Western companies are staying in Russia

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2022/03/22

Moscow reopens markets, Pakistanis face crippling inflation and their prime minister Imran Khan faces a no confidence vote, Nestlé justifies staying in Russia as criticism mounts.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Russia’s local bonds drop as Moscow takes first steps towards reopening marketsUS government bond market suffering worst month since Trump electedNestlé justifies staying in Russia as criticism mountsPakistan: Imran Khan and the politics

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10:14

Panicked Russian consumers stock up on staples

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/21

Germany said it sealed a long-term agreement with Qatar for liquefied natural gas supplies, prices on many products in Russia have shot up as sanctions blow a hole in Russia’s economy, EU lawmakers are set to finalise new rules for leading technology companies despite heavy lobbying by Big Tech, and a key player in the chip industry warns of a two-year shortage of critical equipment.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Germany says its clinched long

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33:02

FT Weekend: How Russia weaponizes disinformation

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/19

This weekend, we discuss the power of disinformation, and how Russia has been using it in Ukraine. We are joined by Natalia Antelava, who has reported in Ukraine and Eastern Europe for years. Natalia is editor-in-chief of the popular news website called Coda Story, which focuses on global digital crises, and has been closely covering Putin’s disinformation machine in Ukraine and beyond. We step back and examine the narratives Russia has used since 2014 to confuse, distort, and spread

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8:56

The Great Nickel Pickle

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/18

The US secretary of state has poured cold water on hopes of a diplomatic settlement to the war in Ukraine, saying there were no signs Vladimir Putin was “prepared to stop” Russia’s invasion of its neighbour, JPMorgan has processed interest payments sent by the Russian government for two of the country’s bonds, and the London Metal Exchange suspended electronic trading in nickel on Wednesday, just after it reopened for business following a week-long shutdown.Mentioned in this podcast:US pours cold

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10:03

The Federal Reserve finally raises rates

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/17

The Federal Reserve has lifted its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, Europe’s largest energy traders have called on central banks for help to avert a cash crunch, and the FT’s Tom Mitchell discusses the rising cost of Beijing’s loyalty to Moscow.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Fed announces first rate rise since 2018 amid surging inflationChina makes rare intervention to bolster confidence after market routThe rising

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9:19

EU and UK impose new sanctions on Russian oligarchs

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2022/03/16

Oil prices fell and share indices in Hong Kong and China dropped amid investor jitters over potential lockdowns and their economic impact, German prosecutors have charged a key player in the Wirecard fraud scandal, the UK and EU have levelled new sanctions on Russian oligarchs.Mentioned in this podcast:EU and UK hit Roman Abramovich and other oligarchs with new sanctionsPakistan presses ahead with Russian-built gas pipelineChina shares fall sharply on concerns over Covid outbreak and Ukraine

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9:34

Biden turns to autocrats for oil

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/15

US stocks dip lower on concerns over this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, a star witness in the 1MDB corruption trial has wrapped up testimony in a Brooklyn courthouse, and US president Joe Biden is courting Venezuela and re-engaging with Saudi Arabia to overcome his oil sanctions against Moscow.Mentioned in this podcast:US government bond prices drop ahead of Federal Reserve meetingTim Leissner’s testimony in 1MDB trial shines light on vast fraudHaving frozen out Putin, Biden is warming to other

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10:14

Russian banks hobbled by sanctions

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/14

US officials say Moscow has asked Beijing for military equipment to support its invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine’s army celebrates its Turkish drones but Ankara plays down weapons sales to appease Moscow, Russia has ratcheted up the chances that it will default on its debt with a threat to pay international bondholders in roubles rather than dollars, and sanctions are forcing Russian banks to abandon global ambitions and focus on survival.Mentioned in this podcast:US claims Russia has asked China for

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35:21

FT Weekend: Understanding Ukraine’s identity. Plus,...

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/12

This weekend, we speak with Ukrainian journalist Olga Tokariuk, who is currently in western Ukraine. Olga reflects on how Ukrainians forged the resolve they are showing now in the fight against Russia. She shares how Ukraine’s identity has shifted and strengthened over the past 30 years since its independence, especially in the seven years since the Maidan revolution. Then, FT film critic Danny Leigh joins us to discuss this year's Oscars nominees, from ‘Power of the Dog’ to ‘Don't Look Up’. With a

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9:31

Poland welcomes Ukrainian refugees

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/11

US consumer price growth approached 8 per cent last month ahead of a surge in energy prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the war in Ukraine is causing energy bills to skyrocket in the UK. Plus, the FT’s central European correspondent, James Shotter, talks about his reporting on the flood of Ukrainian refugees into Poland and how Poles are responding.Mentioned in this podcast:Tears of relief on Polish border as flow of refugees inches to safetyUS inflation reaches 7.9% in February

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9:05

Ukraine war boosts Macron’s re-election chances

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/10

EU leaders prepare to meet in Versailles today for a summit aimed at a unified response to the war in Ukraine, and Citigroup is having a hard time selling its retail bank in Russia. Plus, the FT’s Paris bureau chief Victor Mallet explains how the Ukraine war is boosting Emmanuel Macron’s re-election chances.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing onApple PodcastsorSpotifyMentioned in this podcast:EU struggles to deepen unity on defence and energyCitigroup ‘running out of options’ in push to sell Russian

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9:58

The stalled green transition

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/09

The US and UK banned Russian oil and gas imports on Tuesday to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine, the stalled green revolution, and Russians are fleeing the country.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Biden bans US imports of Russian oil and gas in attempt to punish PutinCurbs on Russian exports raise risk of oil shock and recession in EuropeWill the Ukraine war derail the green energy transition?War in Ukraine: free to readThe FT News Briefing is

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10:47

Russia’s war on Ukraine boosts China’s financial...

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/08

Oil and natural gas prices see-sawed as global stocks fell on Monday after a US push to ban Russian crude faced German resistance, the US Treasury warns banks to be on high alert for sanctions evasion, sanctions on Russia could aid Beijing’s efforts to internationalise the renminbi, and Levi Strauss said it is halting its business in Russia.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Markets rattled by push for Russian oil banHow the Ukraine war could

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8:23

Russia’s war on Ukraine adds more turmoil to global...

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/07

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is fueling the ‘fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since second world war,’ according to the UNHCR; the White House has reversed its position and now is talking with European partners about a ban on Russian oil, and sanctions on Russia have unleashed a renewed wave of disruption for strained global supply chains.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Ukraine invasion fuels ‘fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe

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30:43

FT Weekend: The stories we tell, with Elif Shafak

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/05

This week we bring you one of the most popular episodes from our archive: a conversation with Elif Shafak, the most widely read woman novelist in Turkey. She and Lilah discuss national identity, the generational pain of conflict, and writing in countries that don't have freedom of speech. This conversation feels especially poignant today, as the war in Ukraine becomes even more devastating. This episode also features columnist Enuma Okoro on loving our cities, and economist Tim Harford on feeling

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10:04

Commodities prices soar over Russia supply fears

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/04

Western brands flee Russia, global commodities soar as Putin intensifies his attack on Ukraine, and the US announces new sanctions on Russian oligarchs and their families. Plus,Accenture, McKinsey and Boston Consulting Group are the latest companies to flee or suspend operations in Russia.Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:US announces new sanctions on Russian oligarchs and their familiesCommodity prices soar to highest level since 2008 over

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9:30

War in Ukraine sparks Germany’s defence policy...

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/03

As the brutality of Moscow’s invasion intensifies, the idea of targeting oil and gas exports for sanctions is no longer off the table, and Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell confirmed to US lawmakers that he is backing a quarter point rate rise later this month despite the uncertainties caused by Russia’s invasion. Plus, the FT’s Frankfurt correspondent, Joe Miller, talks about the dramatic change in Germany’s foreign and defence policy as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine, and how that’s changed

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10:20

China shifts stance on Ukraine

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/02

The controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline company that was to bring Russian gas to Europe is reportedly insolvent, China has signalled it is ready to play a role in finding a ceasefire, and crypto exchanges are under pressure to block transactions with Russia as western politicians fear that cryptocurrencies will undermine the effectiveness of financial sanctions.Mentioned in this podcast:Nord Stream 2 pipeline becomes insolvent, says Swiss officialBeijing shifts public position after call between

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9:49

The squeeze on Russia continues

FT News Briefing ·

2022/03/01

The International Energy Agency will hold an emergency meeting to discuss whether to release oil from strategic stocks to offset rising energy prices caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian financial markets have descended into turmoil after western sanctions over the weekend struck the country’s financial system, and gulf states are staying neutral when it comes to the war in Ukraine.Mentioned in this podcast:IEA to discuss releasing oil stocks on Tuesday to stabilise pricesRussia doubles

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