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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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11:56

Volkswagen’s dire warning

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2024/09/05

Volkswagen calls for drastic measures to bolster profits, and President Joe Biden wants to block a Japanese company’s acquisition of US Steel. Plus, damning findings about the Grenfell Tower fire surface, and Egypt’s journey from gas bonanza to power blackoutsMentioned in this podcast:Joe Biden set to block Nippon Steel’s takeover of US SteelVolkswagen warns staff it has ‘a year, maybe two’ to adapt to lower demand‘Incompetence, dishonesty and greed’: Key findings of Grenfell reportEgypt’s journey

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10:33

The glitch in China’s AI plans

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2024/09/04

Big tech groups including Nvidia led a broad US stock market sell-off on Tuesday, and Huawei’s AI chips are dealing with some bugs. Plus, US homebuilders are facing their biggest credit crunch in more than a decade, and foreign investors are backing out of Indian equities.Mentioned in this podcast:US homebuilders face credit crunch as banks cut lendingHuawei’s bug-ridden software hampers China’s efforts to replace Nvidia in AIGlobal stocks slide as investors fret over US slowdownForeign investors

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10:39

Who audits the auditors?

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2024/09/03

The UK blocks some arms shipments to Israel, audit firms are fighting against new oversight rules in the US, and the same technology that brought us Covid-19 vaccines could also be used to fight cancer. Plus, the Oasis revival tour is so popular it triggered a UK investigation into Ticketmaster.Mentioned in this podcast:UK to halt exports of some arms to Israel citing possible law breaches External LinkThe Covid-era tech that could reinvent cancer careAccountancy firms fight back against audit

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13:30

Germany’s far-right AfD makes history

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2024/09/02

Germany's far-right makes significant inroads in state elections, and Israel’s largest union calls for a general strike. Plus, so-called ‘greedlation’ becomes a campaign issue for the Democrats, and Hong Kong wants workers to smile more.Mentioned in this podcast:Alternative for Germany wins its first regional electionHostage deaths build pressure on Netanyahu for Hamas dealGreedflation and groceriesHong Kong service workers told to smile more to attract touristsThe FT News Briefing is produced by

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14:05

Swamp Notes: Is mainstream media old news for Harris...

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2024/08/31

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have different approaches to the media: Trump talks a lot, and Harris talks a little. But the candidates share one thing in common: they’re both sceptical of mainstream outlets. The FT’s US managing editor, Peter Spiegel, and Los Angeles bureau chief, Christopher Grimes, join this week’s Swamp Notes to explain why.Mentioned in this podcast:Kamala Harris versus the media‘Way too much news’: US conservatives face a fragmented media mapSign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes

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11:48

The ABCs of CBDCs

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2024/08/30

Turkey’s stock rally hits reverse as juicy interest rates lure savers out of the market, and the FT’s Polina Ivanova explains how Telegram is a lifeline for both Russian and Ukrainian troops and civilians. Plus, Cornell University’s Eswar Prasad says Thailand could open a window into how central bank digital currencies might be used in future.Mentioned in this podcast:Turkey’s blazing stock rally falters with high rates luring savers awayWar unfiltered: how Telegram straddles the Ukraine fron

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10:24

Ford loses its grip on the wheel

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2024/08/29

Nvidia’s record-breaking earnings still somehow disappointed investors, China’s use of the renminbi in cross-border trading is at a record high, and Berkshire Hathaway becomes the first publicly traded US company outside of tech to be valued at $1tn. Plus, Ford’s big plans to boost profits continue to fall short.Mentioned in this podcast:Nvidia revenue more than doubles as demand for AI chips remains strongChina’s international use of renminbi surges to record highsWarren Buffett’s Berkshire

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11:48

The US-China ‘cat and mouse game’

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2024/08/28

The Japanese operator of 7-Eleven is discussing ways to defend itself against a takeover bid by Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard, Chinese export controls on crucial semiconductor materials are starting to hit supply chains, and the fintech company Klarna plans to axe almost half of its staff in favour of artificial intelligence. Plus, Nasa is turning to Elon Musk’s SpaceX after Boeing’s Starliner, which was meant to bringtwo US astronauts home, suffered technical problems.Mentioned in this

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11:33

Telegram CEO arrest reignites free speech debate

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2024/08/27

French authorities detain Telegram’s chief executive as part of a content moderation investigation, which has reignited the debate about free speech online. Plus, oil prices reached a two-week high as Libya says it is shutting down oil production, and Grenada triggers a first-of-its-kind ‘hurricane clause’ to pause its debt repayments.Mentioned in this podcast:Oil hits 2-week high after Libya says it will shut down crude exportsGrenada triggers ‘hurricane clause’ to suspend bond paymentsTelegram

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11:54

Money surges into the Harris campaign

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2024/08/26

Israel’s military launched a wave of air strikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday, small-dollar donations surged to Kamala Harris’s campaign after she replaced Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket, and the world’s largest aerospace and defence companies are set to rake in record levels of cash over the next three years. Plus, computer programming might be the first job function to be transformed by the latest wave of AI technology.Mentioned in this podcast:Top defence contractors set to rake in record

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18:22

Swamp Notes: Democrats find a feeling at the DNC

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2024/08/24

Democrats from across the US gathered in Chicago for their presidential convention this week, promising to move past the Donald Trump-era of American politics. But if their newly-minted nominee, vice-president Kamala Harris, wins November’s election, she’ll have her work cut out to keep her party together. The FT’s deputy Washington bureau chief, Lauren Fedor, and US political news editor, Derek Brower, join this week’s Swamp Notes from Chicago to explain what the future of the party might look

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12:02

A soft landing at Jackson Hole

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2024/08/23

Kamala Harris made a bid for national unity at a rapturous Democratic National Convention. Plus, all eyes are on Jackson Hole today, where the Fed will reveal how it will lower US interest rates without triggering a recession. Meanwhile, investors are hedging their bets on these cuts coming soon, sending gold soaring.Mentioned in this podcast:Kamala Harris pitches unity message as she makes her case to American votersGold goes for itGold hits record highs as investors bet on rate cutsCooling US jobs

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11:30

Japan opens for (foreign) business

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2024/08/22

PwC faces a six-month business ban in China, and Mexico’s Supreme Court judges go on strike. Plus, a potential takeover of 7-Eleven may set the tone for a new era of Japanese acquisitions.Mentioned in this podcast:PwC expects six-month ban in China over Evergrande auditMexico’s judges to strike over López Obrador’s plan to fire themAfter 7-Eleven, Japan’s M&A scene may never be the same againThe FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc

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11:06

Saudi Arabia is keeping it in the kingdom

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2024/08/21

China’s flagship fund to buy up unsold housing is off to a limp start, and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is to prioritise domestic spending. Plus, a growing number of Americans are suffering from tip fatigue.Mentioned in this podcast:China’s landmark property rescue plan limps off the starting lineThe US tipping system is teeteringSaudi wealth fund brings era of easy money to an endThe FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc

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11:04

Kamalanomics goes on defence

FT News Briefing ·

2024/08/20

The US dollar sinks to its lowest level since the start of the year and Democrats are rushing to defend vice-president Kamala Harris’s economic road map. Plus, rising US-China tensions could threaten a decades-old science and technology pact.Mentioned in this podcast:Dollar hits 8-month low as US stocks start week higherDemocrats on defensive after Kamala Harris’s economic plans poorly receivedChina-US tensions erode co-operation on science and techThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon,

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12:12

The Democratic convention kicks off in Chicago

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2024/08/19

Start-ups, legacy groups and policymakers are working out how to operate in areas of rising weather risks, and start-up failures shot up 60% in the past year.Plus, top international fashion brands are shifting orders away from Bangladesh because of recent political turmoil.Mentioned in this podcast:FT series: the Uninsurable WorldGlobal fashion brands cut Bangladesh orders after turmoilStart-up failures jump by 60% as founders face hangover from boom years The Democratic National Convention hits

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15:56

Swamp Notes: Why more Latinos are voting Republican

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2024/08/17

Latino voters were once considered a reliable bet for Democrats. But with each passing election, Republicans are making more inroads with them. The FT’s Houston correspondent, Myles McCormick, and Republican political strategist, Mike Madrid, join this week’s Swamp Notes to unpack this shift.Mentioned in this podcast:The Latino swing voters who could decide the US electionSign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter hereSwamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc

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11:23

Bonds are back, baby!

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2024/08/16

A huge US-based oilfield services company is expanding its Russian business, investors are piling into US treasuries, and US retail sales saw their biggest jump in a year and a half in July. Plus, a decade-long dispute between Coca-Cola and federal tax authorities has escalated to the point that the company could owe $16bn in back payments.Mentioned in this podcast:US oil services group SLB expands in Russia as competitors withdrawInvestors return to bonds as recession fears stalk marketsStrong US

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10:37

US inflation hits lowest rate in 3 years

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2024/08/15

Peace talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza start up again today, US inflation fell to 2.9 per cent in July, and Ukrainian forces are looking to hold on to newly-seized Russian territory. Plus, Germany’s chief prosecutor has issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian man suspected of blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines.Mentioned in this podcast:US inflation falls to 2.9% in JulyUkrainian forces seek to hold Russian positions after capturing hundreds of troopsThe competing theories of the Nord

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11:25

Are companies bailing on fossil fuels or doubling down?

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2024/08/14

US stocks and Treasuries rallied as traders assessed lower than expected wholesale inflation data, and investors hope that abundant electricity in northern Sweden can power a new wave of industrialisation. Meanwhile, the world’s biggest publicly listed coal producer is dropping plans to ditch the commodity.Mentioned in this podcast:US stocks climb as soft inflation data spurs Treasury rallyCan Sweden deliver its much hyped green energy boom?‘Cash is king’: Why Glencore kept faith with coalThe FT

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