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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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42:02

Untold: Toxic Legacy, Ep. 1: Silent Danger

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/25

Laura Hughes receives a tip that horses are dropping dead in Wales. As she investigates, she finds decades of academic studies researching the problem. She learns these aren’t isolated incidents. Something is spreading across the countryside. It’s undetectable to humans, nobody knows it’s there — until they fall ill. Subscribe to Untold: Toxic Legacy, for the rest of the series.For more information on how to live safely with lead, please visit the LEAPP Alliance website. Hosted on Acast. See

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12:36

Trump’s Russian oil sanctions shake energy markets

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/24

US President Donald Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil companies shook energy markets on Thursday, and the US president pardoned Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao. Plus, President Javier Milei’s economic plan rests in the hands of this weekend’s midterms elections in Argentina.Mentioned in this podcast:Trump’s oil sanctions shake India and energy marketsDonald Trump pardons Binance crypto founder Changpeng ZhaoMilei’s make-or-break momentSave 40% on a standard annual digital subscription:

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11:13

Sequoia Capital’s free speech debate

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2025/10/23

Tesla said its quarterly profit fell by more than a quarter, Sequoia Capital’s chief operating officer resigned over comments made by partner Shaun Maguire that she regarded as Islamophobic, and UK inflation unexpectedly held steady at 3.8 per cent in September. Plus, the Trump administration has been quietly suppressing climate change data.Mentioned in this podcast:Tesla profits drop more than a quarter despite record salesSequoia COO quit over Shaun Maguire’s comments about MamdaniUK inflation

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10:56

South Africans question future of Black empowerment...

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/22

Netflix shares fell as a dispute with Brazilian tax authorities cut into its profits, Unilever said it has delayed the spin-off of its €15bn ice cream division because of the US government shutdown and gold had its worst day in more than a decade yesterday. Plus, critics are questioning whether South Africa’s Black empowerment policies are really paying off.Mentioned in this podcast:Netflix shares drop as Brazil tax dispute hits profitsUnilever’s €15bn ice cream spin-off delayed by US government

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11:02

Japan’s transformational coalition deal

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/21

European governments have rallied behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and are rushing to secure a deal on the use of Russia’s frozen assets, a coalition deal in Japan paves the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country’s first female prime minister, and Amazon Web Services experienced a major outage on Monday. Plus, Marc Rowan, chief executive of Apollo Global Management, has said Europe is “at war with itself” over financial regulation.Mentioned in this podcast:Europeans rush to

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11:34

Why Beijing still loves its five-year plans

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/20

US President Donald Trump urged his Ukrainian counterpart to accept Russia’s war terms during Friday’s volatile White House meeting, and five-year plans still have a place in Chinese politics despite massive changes to its economic system. Plus, global hedge funds are listing in Hong Kong again after an extended slowdown, and the battle for control of rare earth metals is turbocharging stock prices in this sector.Mentioned in this podcast:Trump urged Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms or be

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10:54

Matcha mania strains Japan

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/17

Shares in US regional banks fell on Thursday after two lenders disclosed that they were exposed to alleged fraud by borrowers, and the UK economy grew 0.1 per cent in August. Plus, Japan is having a hard time keeping up with demand for matcha.Mentioned in this podcast:US regional bank shares sink on credit worries after fraud disclosuresUK economy grew 0.1% in AugustJapan buckles under matcha maniaToday’s FT News Briefing was produced by Michela Tindera, Josh Gabert-Doyon, Sonja Hutson, and Marc

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11:15

A financial power grab in Turkey?

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/16

Big investors are cutting back their exposure to riskier corporate debt, the IMF doled out some advice to the US and the UK, and China’s economy remained mired in deflation last month. Plus, Turkey’s business community is being rattled by an anti-corruption drive that has swept up hundreds of companies.Mentioned in this podcast:Big investors scale back risky bond exposure after storming rallyIMF warns US must tackle its yawning deficitIMF urges UK to stick with two official economic forecasts every

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11:36

Investors turn to private economic data

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2025/10/15

The leaders of Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Citi warned that investor exuberance risked driving financial markets into bubble territory, and US investors are hunting for private data as the federal government shutdown is blocking the release of crucial reports. Plus, silver hit a record on Tuesday, and investors are facing a growing concern that European defence start-ups are oversaturating the market.Mentioned in this podcast:Banks caution over bubble as they report bumper profitsUS government

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11:17

The Netherlands takes over Chinese-owned chipmaker

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/14

US stock markets rebounded on Monday, and the Netherlands has taken control of a Chinese-owned semiconductor company. Plus, US President Donald Trump visited Jerusalem on Monday to celebrate the release of Israel’s hostages, and Europe’s lagging IPO market is starting to pick back up.Mentioned in this podcast:US stocks rebound after Donald Trump takes softer tone on ChinaDutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker NexperiaTrump arrives in Egypt after hailing ‘historic dawn of a new

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14:58

Trump ups the trade war ante

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/13

US President Donald Trump has threatened new “large scale” export controls on China, and Wall Street’s investment banks just wrapped up a record-breaking quarter. Plus, dozens of European lawmakers are earning income from side hustles connected to their legislative responsibilities, and OpenAI’s ownership structure is making it harder for the company to raise money.Mentioned in this podcast:China blames Trump and US for escalating trade warWall Street investment banking revenues poised to top

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11:56

Israel approves ceasefire plan

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/10

The Israeli government approved the US-brokered deal for a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, the US Treasury has intervened in Argentina’s currency market, and Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted plans to cut about a quarter of its workforce. Plus, the FT’s Katie Martin explains why the good vibes in the markets are really just investors running on fumes.Mentioned in this podcast:Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire deal and hostage releaseØrsted to cut quarter of workforce after US

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10:46

Quantitative easing is under the microscope

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/09

Donald Trump has said Israel and Hamas have agreed the first step in his plan for a Gaza ceasefire, and Washington wants its companies exempt from EU climate rules. Plus, Chinese customs agents are going after a wide range of US semiconductor tech, and central bankers around the world are facing criticism for a widely used monetary tool.Mentioned in this podcast:Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed first phase of Gaza peace planUS demands EU dismantle green regulations in threat to trade

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11:25

Carmakers are falling back in love with petrol

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/08

A UBS fund has 30 per cent of its portfolio tied to the failed First Brands Group, and carmakers across much of the world are scaling back on electric vehicle plans. Plus, international investors are returning to China’s start-up scene, in addition to assets across emerging markets.Mentioned in this podcast:UBS fund holds 30% exposure linked to First BrandsWhy carmakers are falling back in love with petrolGlobal investors stage cautious return to Chinese start-upsEmerging markets roar back with

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10:53

OpenAI’s circular deals

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/07

EU governments have agreed to limit the travel of Russian diplomats, analysts are worried about a flurry of circular AI deals, and France lost another prime minister after less than a month in office. Plus, why the weaker dollar is helping big US exporters, while domestic-focused companies lose out.Mentioned in this podcast:EU to curb Russian diplomats’ travel as suspected spy attacks mountOpenAI targets 10% AMD stake via multibillion-dollar chip dealFrance in fresh political and market turmoil

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11:43

Will Japan’s next PM revive Abenomics?

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/06

Israel and Hamas head into crunch-time negotiations in Cairo, and Japan’s prospective new prime minister will have work to do to bring her party back together. Plus, Europe is facing a flood of cheap Chinese textile imports, and investors are piling into an unproven technology to power the US artificial intelligence boom.Mentioned in this podcast:Israel and Hamas prepare for crunch ceasefire talksJapan gears up for ‘Takaichi trade’ as first female leader prepares for powerChina reroutes clothes

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10:47

Saudi Arabia’s push to liberalise

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/03

Description: The US will provide Ukraine with new intelligence, the American company behind Fico homebuyer credit scores is shaking up the mortgage industry, and Tesla’s global deliveries hit a new record in the third quarter. Plus, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman has sidelined hardliners and sought to remake Islam in a country long seen as exporting radicalism.Mentioned in this podcast:US to provide intel to guide Ukrainian long-range missile attacks on RussiaCredit bureaus snubbed in

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10:36

Nigeria’s pivot to solar power

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/02

Sales of Chinese electric-car maker BYD fell for the first time in 19 months in September, the US government shutdown is not likely to affect interest rates, and a fresh bout of jitters is shaking Argentina’s financial markets. Plus, a nascent solar revolution is taking hold in Africa’s largest oil-producing nation, Nigeria.Mentioned in this podcast:BYD monthly sales fall for first time since early 2024US government shutdown unlikely to prompt deeper Fed cutsArgentine assets hit by fresh selling

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10:22

Spotify has its leadership on shuffle mode 🔀

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/01

The US government has shut down after Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a spending deal before the October 1 deadline, and Sir Keir Starmer has tried to revive his floundering premiership by urging his Labour party to launch a “patriotic” fight against Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Plus, US President Donald Trump is launching a direct-to-consumer drug sales programme, and Spotify is appointing co-CEOs to replace Daniel Ek.Mentioned in this podcast:Donald Trump announces direct-to-consumer

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9:55

Game on for the biggest leveraged buyout

FT News Briefing ·

2025/09/30

Elon Musk’s business empire has been hit by a wave of senior departures over the past year, video games maker Electronic Arts is being taken private by a Saudi Arabia-backed consortium, and Downing Street has opened the door for Labour to break its election promises and raise taxes in the Budget. Plus, the euro’s biggest rally since 2017 has further to run, Wall Street banks are predicting.Mentioned in this podcast:Elon Musk hit by exodus of senior staff over burnout and politicsVideo games maker

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