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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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11:13

Khamenei’s son is frontrunner to be Iran’s supreme...

FT News Briefing ·

2026/03/05

Israel expects war against Iran to last weeks and Ayatollah Khamenei’s son emerges as a leading candidate for supreme leader. Plus, the Federal Reserve grants crypto exchange Kraken access to its core payments system, inside the collapse of UK property lender Market Financial Solutions, and US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says the new 15% tariff rate could start this week.Mentioned in this podcast:Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba emerges as a leading candidate for supreme leader of IranGulf insurance

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11:32

Iran crisis sends European gas prices soaring

FT News Briefing ·

2026/03/04

Gas prices have soared on the back of the war in the Middle East, and US president Donald Trump criticised some European nations for not being helpful in the conflict. Plus, the ongoing crisis is disrupting precious-metals trade, and China will unveil its five-year plan during the National People’s Congress meeting on Thursday.Mentioned in this podcast:Trump threatens to cut trade with ‘terrible’ Spain and calls Starmer ‘no Churchill’China’s cadres advocate end to overtime to encourage people to

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11:06

Gulf states caught in the middle of US-Iran conflict

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2026/03/03

Investors turned to gold and the US dollar in the wake of the Iran conflict, and Gulf states are panicking as Iran targets them in retaliatory strikes. Plus,can the US economy handle the surging oil prices caused by the attacks?Mentioned in this podcast:What will war in Iran do to the global economy?Panic in the Gulf as Iran lashes out at US alliesWhat will be in Rachel Reeves’ spring outlook for the UK economy?Investors turn to gold, not bonds, as haven from war in IranHedge funds rethink emerging

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12:25

War in Iran: What comes next?

FT News Briefing ·

2026/03/02

The world is reeling after the US and Israel struck Iran over the weekend. The FT’s Najmeh Bozorgmehr details the situation on the ground in Tehran. Then we explore how the renewed conflict affects the United States and the Middle East. Plus, the FT’s Malcolm Moore explains the potential implications for the oil market and the global economy.Mentioned in this podcast:What will war in Iran do to the global economy?Tehran: a city at warOil jumps as Donald Trump vows to continue striking IranInsurers

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12:47

AI turns to a new type of lending

FT News Briefing ·

2026/02/27

Paramount Skydance is poised to triumph in its bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix said it would not boost its offer, tech companies are increasingly turning to loans backed by the chips on which their large language models are trained and the FT’s George Steer explains how Wall Street is hedging against the tech stock sell-off . Plus, Berkshire Hathaway’s new chief executive will send his first letter to investors on Saturday.Mentioned in this podcast:Paramount poised to clinch Warner

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11:41

How Deutsche Bank wooed Jeffrey Epstein

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2026/02/26

Nvidia beat Wall Street’s estimates on Wednesday as the company continued to benefit from the boom in AI infrastructure, and HSBC is on track to deliver cost savings earlier than planned. Plus, Iran looks to tempt US President Donald Trump with investments in order to stave off war, and the FT’s Robert Smith explains how Deutsche Bank rolled out the red carpet for Jeffrey Epstein.Mentioned in this podcast:Nvidia rallies on robust earnings powered by AI investment boomHSBC shares hit record as bank

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12:35

European investment banks’ killer year

FT News Briefing ·

2026/02/25

US President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address last night, Europe’s largest investment banks delivered their highest trading revenues in at least a decade in 2025, and UK self-driving start-up Wayve has raised $1.2bn in new funding. Plus, people are returning to Afghanistan in droves, but there are questions over whether the country can support this massive influx.Mentioned in this podcast:European traders celebrate decade-beating performanceUK AI start-up Wayve raises $1.2bn

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11:03

The war in Ukraine, four years later

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2026/02/24

US software stocks were hit with a fresh burst of selling on Monday as investors fretted that AI will upend the industry, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz heads to China this week to discuss trade. Plus, the FT’s Ben Hall explains where things stand in the Ukraine war four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion.Mentioned in this podcast:US software and private capital shares hit with fresh wave of sellingWhat Friedrich Merz is going to tell Xi JinpingVolodymyr Zelenskyy urges Donald Trump to

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12:48

The fallout of Trump’s tariff setback at the Supreme...

FT News Briefing ·

2026/02/23

The US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s use of emergency tariff powers is raising questions about existing trade deals, federal revenues, and the impact to American business. Plus, how JPMorgan chief executive Jamie Dimon is preparing to spend a record $2bn a week.Mentioned in this podcast:Trump’s new flat-rate tariff will boost China and BrazilWhat does Trump’s latest tariff threat mean for his previous trade pacts?Corporate America demands refunds after Donald

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14:22

Bonus: Greenhouse’s Daniel Chait on standing out in a...

FT News Briefing ·

2026/02/21

Daniel Chait is the CEO of Greenhouse, a hiring platform. He told us his tips for hiring managers, a couple of unethical uses of AI in hiring and whether or not this job market is worse than the one during the global financial crisis.Mentioned in this podcast:The great graduate job droughtNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts.This episode was hosted by Marc Filippino, and produced by Henry Larson. It was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz and the

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14:03

The great graduate job drought

FT News Briefing ·

2026/02/20

Donald Trump says the next 10 days will decide if the US strikes Iran or does a deal with the Islamic republic. Plus, the FT’s Anjli Raval explains just how bad the job market is for new graduates, and hiring platform Greenhouse’s CEO tells us his solutions.Mentioned in this podcast:Trump says he will decide in next 10 days if US will strike IranThe great graduate job droughtFind a discounted digital subscription here: ft.com/briefingsaleNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its

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11:35

Can bankers be fired for demanding sleep?

FT News Briefing ·

2026/02/19

JPMorgan Chase is in talks to provide banking services to US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, and investors have warned that loosening the UK’s borrowing limits to fund more spending on defence would risk a bond market backlash and a self-defeating rise in borrowing costs. Plus, the White House says the New York Fed should be disciplined for a recent report, and a former investment banker is suing over her right to get eight hours of sleep per night.Mentioned in this podcast:JPMorgan in

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11:39

Warner Bros tells Paramount to make an offer it can’t...

FT News Briefing ·

2026/02/18

Meta has agreed to spend billions of dollars on millions of Nvidia’s chips, and Warner Bros Discovery has reopened sale talks with Paramount. Plus, Christine Lagarde has decided to leave her post as president of the European Central Bank early, and US offshore wind companies are racing to bring projects online that can withstand Donald Trump’s efforts to cripple the industry.Mentioned in this podcast:Nvidia secures multibillion-dollar Meta deal as it battles chip rivalsWarner Bros throws ownership

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13:17

Orbán draws US support ahead of Hungary’s election

FT News Briefing ·

2026/02/17

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán lashed out at Ukraine at a meeting with US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Budapest. Fund managers are betting against the US dollar. Shareholders push oil companies to accelerate growth. Plus, a new top contender in the FT’s business school ranking.Mentioned in this podcast:Marco Rubio says Viktor Orbán’s leadership is ‘essential’ to US interestsMIT Sloan tops FT Global MBA Ranking for the first timeFund managers take most bearish stance on dollar for a

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11:48

What’s with Wall Street’s weird selloffs?

FT News Briefing ·

2026/02/16

Cross-border EU banking deals reached their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, and regulation reversals are hitting global electric-vehicle makers. Plus, soaring gold prices are affecting insurance coverage for precious metals storage, and how to make sense of recent AI-induced selloffs on Wall Street.Mentioned in this podcast:EU cross-border banking deals jump to highest since 2008 crisisEnd of EV euphoria triggers $65bn hit for carmakersSoaring gold price forces vaults to reduce

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31:21

Introducing 'The Kink Machine: The Hidden Business of...

FT News Briefing ·

2026/02/14

It’s the most watched business in the world. And the least understood. Streamed by millions every day, porn is everywhere. It shapes our culture, ourrelationships andeven technology. Yet, nobody seems to know who really controls the business. The power brokers tend to lurk in the shadows, while their performers remain quite literally exposed.In the new audiobookThe Kink Machine: The Hidden Business of Adult Entertainment, from Pushkin Industries and the Financial Times, Financial Times journalists

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12:10

Private equity’s workaround to buy law firms

FT News Briefing ·

2026/02/13

The Trump administration plans to roll back some tariffs, Schroders agrees to a US takeover, and Americans paid 90 per cent of the cost of US President Trump’s tariffs last year. Plus, Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer will depart the company over Epstein ties, and how to buy a law firm when you’re not really allowed to.Mentioned in this podcast:Trump plans to roll back tariffs on metal and aluminium goodsSchroders boss reassured UK Treasury ahead of £9.9bn US takeoverAlphaville’s annotated thoughts on the

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11:14

A wacky US jobs report

FT News Briefing ·

2026/02/12

The US economy added 130,000 jobs in January, beating market expectations, and documents appear to contradict testimony Jes Staley gave about his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, Bangladesh is holding its first elections since 2024's mass uprising.Mentioned in this podcast:Epstein trustee document contradicts Jes Staley testimonyUS economy far outstrips expectations to add 130,000 jobs in JanuaryAfter 17 years in exile, dynastic heir looks to lead BangladeshFind the latest season of Tech

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10:58

Should BP get more credit for its turnaround effort?

FT News Briefing ·

2026/02/11

US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said he visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island with his family in late 2012, Cuba is struggling under the US fuel embargo, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is planning for elections in the spring. Plus, the FT’s Camilla Paladino says oil major BP isn’t getting enough credit for its turnaround.Mentioned in this podcast:Howard Lutnick says he visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island in 2012Zelenskyy plans spring elections alongside referendum on peace dealBP isn’t

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11:40

Novo Nordisk hits back at copycat drugs

FT News Briefing ·

2026/02/10

Gilts rebounded from earlier losses on Monday afternoon, and Novo Nordisk is suing US telehealth company Hims & Hers over ‘knock-off’ versions of its weight-loss drugs. Plus, France’s central bank chief is stepping down early, and US senators are pushing proposals to lift bank deposit insurance limits to avoid another Silicon Valley Bank debacle.Mentioned in this podcast:Gilts stabilise after cabinet voices support for Keir StarmerNovo Nordisk sues Hims & Hers over copycat weight-loss

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