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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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10:08

Trump’s cabinet takes shape

FT News Briefing ·

2024/11/14

Republican John Thune will be the next leader of the Senate, and the president-elect gets to work filling out his cabinet. Plus, US inflation rose to 2.6 per cent in October, as the Federal Reserve debates whether to cut interest rates next month. Plus, activist investor Effissimo Capital Management has taken a stake in struggling carmaker Nissan.Mentioned in this podcast:John Thune elected to Senate leadership in rebuke to Trump alliesDonald Trump picks Matt Gaetz as attorney-generalDonald Trump

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11:21

Ukraine’s plan to win over Trump

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2024/11/13

Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ case has been paused, Ukraine has been building on its ‘victory plan’ for his incoming administration and SoftBank reported that it is profitable again. Plus, Wall Street has loaned billions of dollars to a niche group of tech companies based on their possession of Nvidia’s artificial intelligence chips.Mentioned in this podcast:New York judge delays decision on Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ sentencingUkraine seeks to win over Trump with natural resources and troop

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10:46

Elon Musk goes to Washington

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2024/11/12

Calendar year inflows in to exchange traded funds surpassed their previous full-year record at the end of October, and we look at how Donald Trump’s win ushers in a new era for Elon Musk. Plus, rival groups of bondholders are vying to extend loans to the troubled UK utility Thames Water.Mentioned in this podcast:Elon Musk’s gamble on Donald Trump pays offHow Thames Water became a battleground for hedge fundsETF flows smash full year recordThe FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon,

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11:11

China’s $1.4tn fiscal package fails to excite

FT News Briefing ·

2024/11/11

Donald Trump’s election victory has sent shockwaves across the renewable energy industry, and China has announced fiscal stimulus to bail out local governments. Bitcoin hit $80,000 for the first time as cryptocurrency investors anticipate looser regulations under Trump, and Argentina’s legal battles could complicate President Javier Milei’s attempts to fix the country’s struggling economy.Mentioned in this podcast:Trump election victory deals blow to US clean energy industry China unveils $1.4tn

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20:05

Swamp Notes: Trumponomics 2.0

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2024/11/09

The Republicans swept to power in Tuesday’s election, winning the White House, the Senate, and probably the House of Representatives. Voter dissatisfaction with the economy played a big part in their success. The FT’s Washington bureau chief James Politi and global business columnist Rana Foroohar join this election week episode of Swamp Notes to explain why Democrats failed to deliver a convincing economic message, and what Donald Trump’s disruptive agenda could mean for the US economy.Mentioned in

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9:51

The highs and lows of the ‘Trump trade’

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2024/11/08

US stocks rallied after Donald Trump’s election victory, but the euphoria could be short-lived if his policies drive up inflation. Plus, German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has called for snap elections as early as January following the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s government, and Trump’s victory is set to cast a pall over the UN COP29 summit next week.Mentioned in this podcast:Risk assets rally but bond market views Donald Trump’s victory with cautionFederal Reserve cuts interest rates for second

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10:17

Trump’s second chapter begins

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2024/11/07

Wall Street stocks hit a record high but investors dumped bonds after Donald Trump’s historic US election victory, and the FT’s Lauren Fedor explains what to expect from his agenda. In Europe, leaders have vowed to preserve a united front and work with Trump, and export-reliant economies across the world brace for his promised tariff increases.Mentioned in this podcast:US stocks hit record high after Donald Trump clinches victoryDonald Trump elected US president in historic comebackDonald Trump

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11:02

How election day unfolded in the US

FT News Briefing ·

2024/11/06

A divided US electorate made their choice at the polls yesterday, after candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump spent a combined $3.5bn in their race for the White House. Plus, Germany’s government is in talks on next year’s budget amid fears the coalition could collapse.Mentioned in this podcast:US election 2024 live results: US voters make their choice in historically tight electionDonald Trump and Kamala Harris spend $3.5bn in most expensive presidential electionGerman vice-chancellor extends

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11:22

What to expect on US election night

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2024/11/05

The dollar weakened on Monday as global markets reined in their bets on a victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential election, and the Financial Times’ James Politi explains what to look out for as results trickle in. Plus, Spain’s prime minister is facing political backlash over the country’s historic flooding and the Nigeria-based fintech Moniepoint has gained “unicorn” status.Mentioned in this podcast:Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victorySpain’s political leaders turn on

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11:24

The $250bn in corporate taxes riding on US election

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2024/11/04

Chinese authorities are demanding wealthy individuals and companies double-check their taxes for unpaid liabilities, and the largest US companies are facing two starkly different financial futures after the election. The UK Conservative party elects right-wing Kemi Badenoch as leader, and share prices of clean hydrogen companies have collapsed due to delayed projects and dwindling demand.Mentioned in this podcast:China piles pressure on rich people and companies to cough up taxesWhat’s at stake in

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16:03

Swamp Notes: Why the polls aren’t budging

FT News Briefing ·

2024/11/02

In a campaign full of twists and turns, one thing has stayed surprisingly steady: the polls. On this final pre-election episode of Swamp Notes, the FT’s senior data journalist Oliver Roeder and deputy Washington bureau chief Lauren Fedor explain why the polls have barely budged this cycle, and how Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are motivating their voters in the race’s final days.Mentioned in this podcast:One week to go: what is the state of the US presidential race?What the polls can’t tell us

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9:20

UK Budget spooks bond markets

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2024/11/01

Apple reported solid revenue growth in the past quarter, and investors are worried about the additional borrowing set out in UK chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget. The US warned that North Korean troops are expected to enter combat alongside Russia’s army in the coming days, and Spain is set to become the world’s fastest-growing major advanced economy this year.Mentioned in this podcast:Apple’s revenue beats Wall Street expectations on higher iPhone salesUK borrowing costs hit highest level this year

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13:15

UK Labour’s Budget borrows big, taxes more

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2024/10/31

Microsoft’s quarterly revenue rose 16% on strong cloud computing demand, the UK’s Labour party reveals bold tax increases and borrowing, and the US economy grew at an annualised rate of 2.8% in the third quarter. Plus, critics cry foul over a proof of citizenship law in Arizona.Mentioned in this podcast:Microsoft’s revenue beats estimates on strong cloud demand from AI boomRachel Reeves announces £40bn tax increase in UK BudgetArizona’s proof of citizenship complicates voting in US swing stateUS GDP

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11:33

Arm enters the AI race

FT News Briefing ·

2024/10/30

Alphabet’s profit jumped 34 per cent in the third quarter, and Israel’s parliament approved legislation on Monday that will ban a UN agency for Palestinian refugees from operating within Israeli territory. The US and Taiwan are preparing to negotiate a new tax agreement, and mobile chip designer Arm may try to rival Nvidia.Mentioned in this podcast:Google’s profits beat expectations on strong cloud computing growthIsraeli parliament passes law banning UN Palestinian refugee agencyUS and Taiwan set

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10:19

Boeing races to avoid credit downgrade

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2024/10/29

PwC’s business in Asia contracted sharply in the past year, Boeing announced a $19bn share sale to help avoid a credit rating downgrade, and Volkswagen plans a massive restructuring that includes shutting at least three German plants. Plus, fears of violence have left some US election boards struggling to hire poll workers.Mentioned in this podcast:PwC loses market share in AsiaBoeing launches $19bn share sale to bolster finances and avoid downgradeVolkswagen plans to close at least 3 German plants

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10:42

Georgia’s disputed election

FT News Briefing ·

2024/10/28

Iran has signalled that it will pursue a measured response to Israel’s latest strikes, and Georgia’s opposition has called for protests after the ruling Georgian Dream party claims victory. Plus, the possibility of Donald Trump’s trade war has hit the shares of export-sensitive European companies, and large investment funds are being forced to offload their shares in tech companies, or risk breaking US tax rules.Mentioned in this podcast:Iran’s supreme leader signals measured response to Israel’s

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32:43

Swamp Notes LIVE: A look back at the economy and the...

FT News Briefing ·

2024/10/26

With the election just over a week away, Swamp Notes visited the University of Michigan to recap the final FT-Michigan Ross poll. Swamp Notes host Sonja Hutson is joined by the FT’s US managing editor Peter Spiegel, and Erik Gordon and Francine Lafontaine of the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business to examine the poll results and explain why the economy remains top-of-mind for voters.Mentioned in this podcast:Donald Trump takes lead over Kamala Harris on US economy in final FT pollSign

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9:27

Will Russia lead on an alternative to the dollar?

FT News Briefing ·

2024/10/25

Tesla shares leapt 22% after Elon Musk predicted an electric vehicle sales rebound, and Russia’s pitch for a US dollar alternative failed to excite Brics leaders. Plus, a major change to the open source technology model could be coming.Mentioned in this podcast:Tesla shares leap 22% after Elon Musk predicts sales reboundVladimir Putin’s alternative to ‘weaponised’ dollar fails to excite Brics partnersThe bill is coming for tech’s open source free lunchThe FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe,

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10:33

AI that can control your computer

FT News Briefing ·

2024/10/24

Boeing’s machinists voted on Wednesday to reject the company’s latest offer and the US has finalised long-awaited ‘open banking’ rules, hoping it will inject more competition into the market. Plus, Deutsche Bank reported a record third-quarter profit and artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic has built a virtual agent that can perform tasks on a computer.Mentioned in this podcast:Striking Boeing machinists reject offer as stand-off nears 6 weeksUS rolls out ‘open banking’ rules to make sharing

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11:00

HSBC’s east-west split

FT News Briefing ·

2024/10/23

Deloitte has cut about 250 UK employees and HSBC’s chief executive has announced an overhaul of the bank. The IMF has warned global protectionism will endanger the world’s growth outlook, as a possible Donald Trump victory in the US election raises the prospect of tariff increases. Plus, South Korea has called on Russia to stop the deployment of North Korean troops to fight in Ukraine.Mentioned in this podcast:Deloitte axes 250 UK employees in performance-related cullHSBC chief Georges Elhedery

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