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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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8:43

The new commodity superpowers

FT News Briefing ·

2023/08/14

The rouble has fallen to a 16-month low against the dollar, airlines have joined forces with farmers to lobby in Washington so that corn helps power their planes, and growing demand for minerals used in green technology is starting to shake up the geopolitics of the energy world.Mentioned in this podcast:Rouble hits 16-month low as military spending rises and exports fallUS airlines ally with farmers to seek subsidies for corn as jet fuelThe new commodity superpowersThe FT News Briefing is produced

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21:17

Peak social media: The future

FT News Briefing ·

2023/08/12

In the final episode of this Tech Tonic season, FT correspondents weigh in on the trends that will determine the future of social media. From Meta’s Threads to artificial intelligence, we ask how platforms will look and feel in years to come. The FT’s deputy Lex editor, host Elaine Moore, speaks with social media reporter Cristina Criddle, global technology correspondent Tim Bradshaw and San Francisco-based tech reporter Hannah Murphy. Plus, we hear from Evan Henshaw-Plath, one of the creators of

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8:33

US inflation is still on the right track

FT News Briefing ·

2023/08/11

Iran has transferred five US citizens from prison to house arrest, US headline inflation in July rose slightly from June, and in Mexico the influence of the military has grown dramatically.Mentioned in this podcast:Iran transfers five imprisoned Americans to house arrestUS inflation edges up to 3.2% in JulyThe militarisation of Mexico’s economyFT Weekend festival promo code: FTPodcastLooking for a fresh perspective on the news? Meet FT Edit - the new app from the Financial Times. FT Edit brings you

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9:10

China’s economy falls into deflation

FT News Briefing ·

2023/08/10

Walt Disney reported quarterly results that showed declines at its television and movie businesses, China’s economy has fallen into deflation, and President Joe Biden is banning US tech investment in China. Plus, the FT’s Owen Walker explains why more and more countries in Europe are instituting windfall taxes on banks.Mentioned in this podcast:Disney shares jump after streaming losses narrowChinese economy falls into deflation as recovery stumblesWhite House unveils ban on US investment in Chinese

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9:10

The weight-loss drug craze

FT News Briefing ·

2023/08/09

The UK government is pushing back against an attempt by some members of the House of Lords to close loopholes in transparency legislation,US bank stocks fell after Moody’s cut the credit ratings of 10 midsized banks, and the FT’s Jamie Smyth explains the craze behind new weight-loss drugs.Mentioned in this podcast:UK government resists moves to tighten corporate transparency rulesWeak bank stocks weigh on US and European marketsNovo Nordisk’s obesity drug cuts risk of strokes and heart attacksOrange

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9:25

Why admitting Ukraine into the EU is tricky

FT News Briefing ·

2023/08/08

Meta has axed a team that used artificial intelligence to create the first database of more than 600mn protein structures, and PayPal is launching a stablecoin. Plus, the FT’s Henry Foy explains why it’s so difficult for theEU to admit new members, Ukraine in particular.Mentioned in this podcast:Meta disbands protein-folding team in shift towards commercial AIPayPal pushes deeper into crypto payments with stablecoin launchThe ‘monumental consequences’ of Ukraine joining the EUFT Weekend podcast:

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9:09

Latin American central banks’ head start

FT News Briefing ·

2023/08/07

Private equity firms are increasingly offering sweeteners such as fee discounts to secure backing from deep-pocketed investors, US banks are still relying on hundreds of billions of dollars in government financing, and Latin America’s central banks have started cutting interest rates.Mentioned in this podcast:Private equity firms offer sweeteners in struggle to lure reluctant investorsBritain’s investors shy away from UK defence companiesRegional lenders struggle to get off government life

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26:00

Peak social media: Building better platforms

FT News Briefing ·

2023/08/05

Can we get rid of the bad bits of socialmedia andkeep the good? Is it possible to create a more positive social media experience than the one we get from the platforms that dominate the landscape today? In this episode, Elaine Moore asks what the social media platforms of the future should look like, and whether platforms designed for smaller groups of userswithshared interests are the way forward.We hear from writer and tech historian Benj Edwards about the BBS era of the early1990s; University of

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10:29

Bank of England continues interest rate rise campaign

FT News Briefing ·

2023/08/04

Stronger than expected online sales helped Amazon beat Wall Street expectations for last quarter, and the Bank of England raised interest rates for the 14th time in a row. Plus, the FT’s Christopher Miller explains the strategy behind a series of drone attacks on Moscow.Mentioned in this podcast:Amazon’s cost-cutting and online sales lift earningsApple profits rise as services arm surpasses 1bn usersBank of England raises interest rates by 0.25 percentage pointsTreasury yields keep climbing after US

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8:43

A hard landing for Europe?

FT News Briefing ·

2023/08/03

Investors are increasing their bets that Europe will sink into a painful economic downturn, and luxury groups are bracing for the end of the post-pandemic recovery boom. Plus, the FT’s Tokyo bureau chief Kana Inagaki explains why Nissan’s focus on regaining ground in China might be a bit of an uphill battle.Mentioned in this podcast:Investors turn gloomy over Europe’s economic outlookLuxury sector slows after ‘bonkers’ post-pandemic spending spreeWhy Nissan’s woes in China are not just about

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10:16

Trump indicted over attempt to overturn 2020 election

FT News Briefing ·

2023/08/02

US prosecutors have charged Donald Trump in connection with his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, Uber reported its first operating profit, and Fitch Ratings has cut the US debt rating from triple A to double A plus. Plus, the US Federal Reserve has become a target for Republican presidential candidates.Mentioned in this podcast:Donald Trump indicted over attempt to overturn 2020 electionUber makes first operating profit after racking up $31.5bn of lossesFitch strips US of

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8:52

Booming markets neutralise impact of Fed's interest...

FT News Briefing ·

2023/08/01

Rising stock prices and falling bond yields in the US have essentially neutralised the impact of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate rises, western oil and gas majors are expected to face renewed scrutiny of their energy transition plans, and China’s metals and mining investments overseas are on track to hit a record this year. Plus, the private equity owners of German sandal maker Birkenstock are considering an initial public offering of the company.Mentioned in this podcast:US stocks notch longest

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9:47

The economic impact of extreme heat

FT News Briefing ·

2023/07/31

The Bank of Japan announced that it’s going to allow bonds to rise more freely, and China’s politburo has signalled several target measures meant to boost the country’s economy. Plus, the FT’s Attracta Mooney explains how more frequent heat waves will impact several differentindustries and the economy as a whole.Mentioned in this podcast:Investment flows poised for historic shift after ‘giant leap’ by Bank of JapanWhat China’s economic measures mean in practiceHow an era of extreme heat is reshaping

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26:42

Peak social media: The power of influencers

FT News Briefing ·

2023/07/29

Social media today is less about making friends and more about following popular content creators. While those creators are starting to hold some power over the platforms themselves, they’re also looking to become less reliant on the platforms that have enabled them to find fame and fortune online. What does it mean for the future of social media platforms? Our producer Josh Gabert-Doyon travels to the VidCon convention in Anaheim, California to speak to the people at the heart of the creator

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9:17

Stricter rules for US banks

FT News Briefing ·

2023/07/28

The European Central Bank has raised interest rates back to their record high, and US bank regulators have advanced plans to impose more arduous capital requirements on the country’s large lenders. Plus, the FT’s Elaine Moore says the Twitter/X rebrand doesn’t make sense, but that’s kind of the whole point.Mentioned in this podcast:ECB raises interest rates back to record highRegulators announce ‘Basel III endgame’ rules for large US banksTwitter/X: maverick rebrand leaves Musk with a cross to

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9:09

US hits highest interest rates in 22 years

FT News Briefing ·

2023/07/27

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, Facebook parent Meta returned to double-digit revenue growth for the first time since the end of 2021, and US federal prosecutors charged British billionaire Joe Lewis with 19 counts related to insider trading. Plus, China’s foreign minister Qin Gang vanished a month ago and was not replaced until this week.Mentioned in this podcast:Federal Reserve raises US interest rates to highest level in 22 yearsFacebook

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8:52

A glimmer of hope for the global economy

FT News Briefing ·

2023/07/26

Alphabet earnings beat expectations, a new report from the IMF says the future of the global economy is looking a little brighter than it did a few months ago, and the troubled regional bank PacWest has agreed to merge with Banc of California. Plus, the FT’s James Shotter explains the role Israeli businesses are playing in protesting the country’s judicial reforms.Mentioned in this podcast:Alphabet revenue beats forecasts on robust digital ad performanceIMF upgrades forecasts but warns global

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8:58

Spain in political limbo

FT News Briefing ·

2023/07/25

Credit Suisse has been fined $388mn by US and British regulators, and Spain is facing an uncertain political future as the right and left failed to secure a clear path to forming a government. Plus, Top US consultancies are struggling to attract business in China as Beijing’s national security raids scare away local clients.Mentioned in this podcast:Credit Suisse fined $388mn over Archegos collapseSpain faces uncertain political future after election deadlockWork dries up for US consultancies in

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8:54

A missed shot for women’s football

FT News Briefing ·

2023/07/24

America’s risky corporate loan market has been hit by the biggest slew of downgrades since the depths of the Covid crisis in 2020, and European banks with large retail arms are expected to report big second-quarter profits. Plus, the FT’s sports editor Josh Noble explains why the commercial rollout of the Women’s World Cup has been so disappointing.Mentioned in this podcast:US junk loan market hit with flurry of credit rating downgradesUK banks share more of the benefits of interest rate

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26:13

Peak social media: The debate over young users’...

FT News Briefing ·

2023/07/22

There’s a growing feeling that social media is bad for us: bad for society and bad for our wellbeing. That trend has culminated in a new wave of legislation in the United States aiming to address social media’s impact on young people’s mental health. But in this episode, Elaine Moore, deputy editor of the FT’s Lex column, looks at some of the unanswered questions over whether social media really causes us harm, and what legislation will mean for the future of the social media business model. Are we

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