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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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10:15

The politics behind the UK Budget

FT News Briefing ·

2024/03/05

Gold prices have surged close to record levels, and the EU has fined Apple €1.8bn as it boosts its fight against Big Tech. Plus, the FT’s Sam Fleming explains whether the Conservatives planned tax cuts will actually affect the outcome of the upcoming UK election.Mentioned in this podcast:Apple hit with €1.8bn fine for breaking EU law over music streamingWill Big Tech agree to play by Europe’s rules?The hard Budget choices facing a cash-strapped UKThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon,

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12:00

Cracks widen in Israel’s war cabinet

FT News Briefing ·

2024/03/04

China has pledged “computing vouchers” to subsidise its AI startups, Bayer is still struggling to move past its Roundup woes, and an Israeli senior minister visits the White House. Plus, Warren Buffett is sounding the alarm over wildfires and the utilities industry. Mentioned in this podcast:Buffett sounds wildfire alarm as utilities industry enters new eraBayer slashes dividend by 95% as it steps up effort to cut debtBayer’s struggling Roundup court strategyChina offers AI computing ‘vouchers’ to

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12:50

Swamp Notes: Biden and Trump’s immigration duel

FT News Briefing ·

2024/03/02

The issue of immigration might be Donald Trump’s biggest political boon ahead of the US election in November, but President Joe Biden went to the US-Mexico border this week to try to change the narrative. The FT’s Houston correspondent, Myles McCormick, and US political news editor, Derek Brower, join this week’s Swamp Notes to examine whose case voters find more convincing.Credit: Fox10, PBS NewsHourMentioned in this podcast:Surge in border crossings creates political upheaval in the USJoe Biden

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12:00

Formula One’s road map to success

FT News Briefing ·

2024/03/01

The cost of Rishi Sunak’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda could exceed £580mn by the end of the decade, and Toyota’s bet on hybrid vehicles has paid off, so far. Plus, the FT’s Samuel Agini explains how Formula One is trying to reinvent itself.Credit: Formula 1; NetflixMentioned in this podcast:Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda asylum scheme could cost UK £580mn, watchdog warnsWas Toyota’s bet on hybrid cars right all along?Formula One’s growing painsThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja

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10:09

McKinsey’s China problem

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/29

Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi has received about $136mn in stock options after hitting a performance target, and Adani is working to push India’s military capabilities. Plus, the FT’s Stephen Foley explains why McKinsey is drawing ire from US lawmakers.Mentioned in this podcast:US Supreme Court will hear Trump presidential immunity appealMcKinsey-led think-tank advised China on policy that fed US tensionsMcKinsey website touted its advice to Chinese government ministriesAdani answers Modi's

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9:19

Should western troops go to Ukraine?

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/28

Vladimir Putin’s forces have rehearsed using tactical nuclear weapons at an early stage of conflict with a major world power and Emmanuel Macron, president of France, has refused to rule out sending troops to Ukraine. Plus, profits for the biggest US oil and gas producers have almost tripled under President Joe Biden, even as the industry berates his administration’s 'hostile' policies.Mentioned in this podcast:Leaked Russian military files reveal criteria for nuclear strikeMacron says sending

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9:19

Sweden set to join the Nato club

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/27

Sweden is set to become a Nato member, the UK Financial Conduct Authority is planning to name firms under investigation at a much earlier stage, and Microsoft has struck a deal with a French artificial intelligence start-up to broaden its involvement in the industry beyond OpenAI.Mentioned in this podcast:Sweden overcomes final hurdle to join Nato in historic shiftFCA plans to name firms under investigation in UK deterrence driveMicrosoft strikes deal with Mistral in push beyond OpenAIThe FT News

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9:55

Biotech is back

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/26

Israel plans to raise debt and taxes to fund its war in Gaza and global house prices are on the rise. Plus, FT correspondent Paola Tamma discusses some of the troubles plaguing the EU’s key pandemic stimulus fund.Mentioned in this podcast:US biotech fundraising boom ends 2-year deal droughtIs the EU’s Covid recovery fund failing?Global house prices rebound as economists predict turning pointIsrael plans $60bn debt raising and tax rises to fuel defence spendingThe FT News Briefing is produced by

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12:55

Swamp Notes: Trump’s legal troubles

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/24

Former US President Donald Trump is the subject of four criminal cases and several civil suits. That means the presumptive Republican nominee will be spending a lot of time in courtrooms ahead of voting day in November. Still, it looks like all these legal liabilities might be giving him a political boost. The FT’s US legal and defence correspondent, Stefania Palma, and US managing editor, Peter Spiegel, join this week’s Swamp Notes to explain why.Mentioned in this podcast:Are US presidents above

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12:03

Russia’s failed efforts to rebuild in Ukraine

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/23

The UK and EU will on Friday sign a deal to co-operate more closely in tackling illegal immigration and criminal gangs, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 index hit a record high after 34 years.Plus, the FT’s Alison Killing talks about Russia’s failed rebuilding of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol.Mentioned in this podcast:UK and EU agree to co-operate more closely on migrationJapan’s Nikkei 225 index eclipses record high after 34 yearsInside Mariupol: Russia’s new Potemkin villageThe FT News Briefing is produced

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8:53

HSBC profits nosedive

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/22

Nvidia’s net income soared nearly 800 per cent in the latest quarter compared to the same period in 2022, HSBC reported an 80 per cent drop in quarterly profit, and Boeing is replacing the executive in charge of manufacturing its 737 Max aircraft. Plus, Indonesia’s incoming president is creating concerns for the country’s democracy.Mentioned in this podcast:Nvidia declares AI ‘tipping point’ as quarterly revenues jump 265%HSBC shares fall most since 2020 after profits plummet 80%Boeing ousts head of

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9:41

Discover what’s in Capital One’s wallet

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/21

Donald Trump is losing support from small donors, US lender Capital One has agreed to buy rival Discover Financial for $35.3bn, and Barclays updated investors on its strategy for the first time in eight years.Mentioned in this podcast:Donald Trump’s donor numbers fall by 200,000 compared with 2019Capital One agrees to buy Discover Financial for $35bnBarclays to return £10bn to shareholdersSubscribe to the FT US Election Countdown newsletterThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja

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11:52

Israel’s economy slumps

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/20

Ukraine withdraws from Avdiivka, lacking weaponry and ammunition, and there are questions about OpenAI’s business model.Mentioned in this podcast:Israel’s economy shrank at 20% rate after outbreak of warCan OpenAI create superintelligence before it runs out of cash? External LinkBattle for Avdiivka tests Ukraine’s new commanderThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Josh Gabert-Doyon, Manuela Saragosa, Sam Giovinco,

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11:09

What next for Russia after Navalny?

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/19

The European Union plans to hit Apple with a €500mn fine over music streaming, German companies make record investments in the US, and emerging market investors switch to ETFs that exclude China.Mentioned in this podcast:US investors in emerging markets switch to ETFs that exclude ChinaNavalny’s allies accuse Russian authorities of trying to cover up his deathEU to hit Apple with first ever fine in €500mn penalty over music streamingThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson,

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12:45

Swamp Notes: Donald Trump takes on Nato (again)

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/17

Donald Trump picked plenty of fights with Nato during his time in office. Now, even as war rages in Ukraine, candidate Trump is back at it. But is his aggressive attitude toward Nato resonating with American voters? The FT’s Lauren Fedor and Alec Russell join this week’s Swamp Notes to discuss.Mentioned in this podcast:Nato needs to prepare for Trump’s unilateralism on steroidsDonald Trump says Russia can do what it wants to Nato allies who pay too littleSign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter

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11:43

Asset managers cool on climate group

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/16

European Commision president Ursula von der Leyen says Europe’s military needs to step up and two of the world’s biggest asset managers are quitting an investor group set up to prod companies over global warming. Plus, big food companies are jumping into new farming practices meant to store carbon underground, but there are significant hurdles.Mentioned in this podcast:Von der Leyen calls on EU to subsidise defence productionJPMorgan and State Street quit climate group as BlackRock scales backThe

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11:02

Will Germany lead Nato?

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/15

UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering slashing public spending to fund pre-election tax cuts, Germany is looking to boost its defence spending at a crucial time for Europe, and Citigroup has started tracking how many calls its private bankers are making to clients. Plus, the FT’s Madison Marriage talks about her new podcast on the dangers of meditation retreats.Mentioned in this podcast:Jeremy Hunt faced with slashing UK public spending to fund tax cutsWill Germany deliver on its grand military

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11:32

Arm’s share price goes crazy

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/14

Investors scaled back bets that the US Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates in May,and Arm shares soared after the UK chip designer reported higher revenues boosted by strong demand for artificial intelligence. Plus the FT’s Felicia Schwartz explains how the relationship between US President Joe Biden and Benjamin Netayahu, prime minister of Israel, is being affected by the war in Gaza.Mentioned in this podcast:Investors scale back bets of May rate cut on strong US inflation

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11:27

Wall Street fell out of love with equity hedge funds

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/13

US law firm Latham & Watkins is cutting off automatic access to its international databases for its Hong Kong-based lawyers, one of the oldest and best-known hedge fund strategies has suffered nearly $150bn in client withdrawals over the past five years, and the price of bitcoin touched $50,000 for the first time since 2021. Plus, the FT’s Kaye Wiggins explains how a Chinese financier is turning small businesses into a data gold mine.Mentioned in this podcast:Latham & Watkins cuts off its

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10:32

Imran Khan rises again in Pakistan

FT News Briefing ·

2024/02/12

EY took on $700mn in debt for its failed “Project Everest” plan, and tech companies are shedding jobs in a pivot to AI. Plus, Shein is seeking Beijing’s approval ahead of its IPO.Mentioned in this podcast:Pakistan in power vacuum after Imran Khan defies election odds from jailEY took on $700mn in debt for doomed ‘Project Everest’ spin-off planShein seeks Chinese regulators’ tacit approval for US public offeringTech companies axe 34,000 jobs since start of year in pivot to AIThe FT News Briefing is

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