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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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10:43

SoftBank divesting from Nvidia could be good, actually

FT News Briefing ·

2025/11/12

The International Energy Agency says global oil and gas demand will rise for the next 25 years if the world does not change course; Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank Group has sold its entire stake in Nvidia; and investors have been selling off the debt of US tech heavyweights. Plus, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s plan to reduce income taxes for the “middle-class” has sparked criticism that she is helping the rich.Mentioned in this podcast:Oil and gas demand to rise for 25 years without global

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10:45

How the world’s biggest mining project is a win for...

FT News Briefing ·

2025/11/11

Saudi Aramco is shifting its focus to natural gas, Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for at least $1bn over an edit of a speech he gave on January 6 2021, and a $23bn mine in Guinea opens today and it is seen as a huge win for China.Mentioned in this podcast:Saudi Aramco steps up gas push to meet surging electricity demandDonald Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1bn over January 6 speech editHow the world’s biggest mining project is a win for ChinaToday’s FT News Briefing was produced by Lulu

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12:27

Senate secures breakthrough on US shutdown

FT News Briefing ·

2025/11/10

The US Senate takes the first step to ending the government shutdown, and COP30 climate talks kick off in Brazil. Plus, stricter regulation puts the squeeze on Switzerland’s prized finance sector. And, can Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push to counter US tariffs help Zoho truly rival Whatsapp?Mentioned in this podcast:US senators strike deal in first step to ending government shutdownThe world is struggling to halt climate change. But can it adapt?Swiss finance shrinks as regulators tighten

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12:24

Hungary looks to Trump for sanctions exemption

FT News Briefing ·

2025/11/07

Tesla investors have overwhelmingly backed Elon Musk’s $1tn pay deal, Hungary’s prime minister travels to Washington to make the case for a Russian oil sanctions exemption, and the Bank of England keeps rates on hold. Plus, why UK bond markets are keeping calm and carrying on despite turmoil ahead of Labour’s Budget announcement.Mentioned in this podcast:Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s $1tn pay dealBank of England keeps rates on hold at 4% in knife-edge decisionOrbán to seek approval from

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10:27

Supreme Court questions emergency Trump tariffs

FT News Briefing ·

2025/11/06

US Supreme Court justices appeared sceptical of Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, and Argentine President Javier Milei has rejected investor calls to allow the peso to float freely. Plus, contentious bankruptcy proceedings for First Brands begin today.Mentioned in this podcast:Investors could face a bonfire night surprise on Trump tariffs‘A glorious mess’: First Brands creditors brace for Houston court clashMilei defies calls to float Argentine pesoToday’s FT News Briefing

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10:28

AI bubble worries spread to Asia

FT News Briefing ·

2025/11/05

US voters issued a rebuke of President Donald Trump, US stocks dropped on Tuesday as jitters over highly elevated valuations for many artificial intelligence companies intensified, and some investors are worried there’s an AI bubble in Asian stocks as well. Plus, UniCredit’s ambition to become a European banking powerhouse has hit a series of roadblocks.Mentioned in this podcast:US election results liveListen to the Swamp Notes podcastUS stocks slide as investors fret over high valuations for AI

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11:03

Pfizer plays hardball in weight-loss drug fight

FT News Briefing ·

2025/11/04

Palantir lifted its 2025 revenue guidance and Pfizer has filed a second lawsuit against Novo Nordisk and obesity drug start-up Metsera. Plus, OpenAI inked a $38bn computing deal with Amazon, and the FT’s Claire Jones explains how the Trump administration is considering pushing for wider global dollar adoption.Mentioned in this podcast:Palantir lifts 2025 sales outlook after posting strong quarterly growthPfizer files second lawsuit to block Novo Nordisk’s $9bn Metsera bidOpenAI strikes $38bn

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11:29

Trump’s economy on the ballot

FT News Briefing ·

2025/11/03

The US Supreme Court begins hearing arguments this week for President Trump’s tariff policy. Plus, voters will head to the polls for state races seen as a referendum on the first year of Trump’s second term, and private equity may be full of zombie firms in the next decade. Then, a look at how China is filling a gap in the solar-energy space.Mentioned in this podcast:Businesses press Supreme Court to strike down Trump’s emergency tariff power Trump and plastic bags: New Jersey is bellwether of US

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10:20

Will Trump’s progress in Asia last?

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/31

Amazon and Apple delivered solid earnings reports, and the FT’s Gideon Rachman explores whether Donald Trump’s foreign policy wins in Asia will hold. Plus, the European Central Bank has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged and the FT’s Jennifer Hughes says India’s initial public offering boom is not too hot, not too cold – it’s just right.Mentioned in this podcast:Amazon revenues rise 13% on strength in cloud computing unitApple predicts holiday boom in iPhone sales‘Rely on America at your

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11:48

RIP QT

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/30

Meta and Microsoft had mixed earnings reports, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and said it would halt quantitative tightening and South Korea has agreed to invest $350bn in the US in return for lower tariffs on car exports. Plus, John Malone is stepping down as chair of his media and telecoms empire, marking the end of an era in which the “cable cowboy” reshaped both industries.Mentioned in this podcast:Meta hit by huge AI spendingFederal Reserve trims US interest rates by quarter point but

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10:01

OpenAI’s long-awaited restructuring deal

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/29

OpenAI said it had completed a long-awaited restructuring, and Tesla’s chair has stepped up her campaign to win shareholder support for Elon Musk’s $1tn pay package. Plus, South Korea’s Kospi is the world's top-performing major stock index by far this year.Mentioned in this podcast:Microsoft valuation passes $4tn as OpenAI completes restructuringTesla chair warns Musk could quit if shareholders reject $1tn pay dealWhat is driving the world’s best-performing stock market?Today’s FT News Briefing was

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10:51

Markets surge on Argentine election results

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/28

US companies struck more than $80bn worth of deals, Argentina’s currency and government bonds surged after a landslide electoral victory for President Javier Milei’s party. Plus, JPMorgan Chase has invested $75mn in an Idaho-based mining company, and Apple’s services revenue is projected to climb to record highs.Mentioned in this podcast:US companies strike $80bn in mergers as Trump boosts dealmakingArgentine bonds and currency surge after victory for Javier Milei’s partyJPMorgan backs gold miner in

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12:19

The stage is set for high-stakes Trump-Xi meeting

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/27

US President Donald Trump is in Asia this week ahead of high-stakes trade talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Plus, the UK chancellor is pushing for her own trade deal in the Gulf, and the US Federal Reserve is heading into its next meeting without some important economic data.Mentioned in this podcast:‘Positive framework’ agreed for Trump-Xi summit, says Scott BessentUK chancellor to hold Gulf trade talks in push for pro-growth policiesMarkets brace as Argentines go to the pollsToday’s FT News

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42:02

Untold: Toxic Legacy, Ep. 1: Silent Danger

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/25

Laura Hughes receives a tip that horses are dropping dead in Wales. As she investigates, she finds decades of academic studies researching the problem. She learns these aren’t isolated incidents. Something is spreading across the countryside. It’s undetectable to humans, nobody knows it’s there — until they fall ill. Subscribe to Untold: Toxic Legacy, for the rest of the series.For more information on how to live safely with lead, please visit the LEAPP Alliance website. Hosted on Acast. See

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12:36

Trump’s Russian oil sanctions shake energy markets

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/24

US President Donald Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil companies shook energy markets on Thursday, and the US president pardoned Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao. Plus, President Javier Milei’s economic plan rests in the hands of this weekend’s midterms elections in Argentina.Mentioned in this podcast:Trump’s oil sanctions shake India and energy marketsDonald Trump pardons Binance crypto founder Changpeng ZhaoMilei’s make-or-break momentSave 40% on a standard annual digital subscription:

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11:13

Sequoia Capital’s free speech debate

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/23

Tesla said its quarterly profit fell by more than a quarter, Sequoia Capital’s chief operating officer resigned over comments made by partner Shaun Maguire that she regarded as Islamophobic, and UK inflation unexpectedly held steady at 3.8 per cent in September. Plus, the Trump administration has been quietly suppressing climate change data.Mentioned in this podcast:Tesla profits drop more than a quarter despite record salesSequoia COO quit over Shaun Maguire’s comments about MamdaniUK inflation

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10:56

South Africans question future of Black empowerment...

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/22

Netflix shares fell as a dispute with Brazilian tax authorities cut into its profits, Unilever said it has delayed the spin-off of its €15bn ice cream division because of the US government shutdown and gold had its worst day in more than a decade yesterday. Plus, critics are questioning whether South Africa’s Black empowerment policies are really paying off.Mentioned in this podcast:Netflix shares drop as Brazil tax dispute hits profitsUnilever’s €15bn ice cream spin-off delayed by US government

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11:02

Japan’s transformational coalition deal

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/21

European governments have rallied behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and are rushing to secure a deal on the use of Russia’s frozen assets, a coalition deal in Japan paves the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country’s first female prime minister, and Amazon Web Services experienced a major outage on Monday. Plus, Marc Rowan, chief executive of Apollo Global Management, has said Europe is “at war with itself” over financial regulation.Mentioned in this podcast:Europeans rush to

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11:34

Why Beijing still loves its five-year plans

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/20

US President Donald Trump urged his Ukrainian counterpart to accept Russia’s war terms during Friday’s volatile White House meeting, and five-year plans still have a place in Chinese politics despite massive changes to its economic system. Plus, global hedge funds are listing in Hong Kong again after an extended slowdown, and the battle for control of rare earth metals is turbocharging stock prices in this sector.Mentioned in this podcast:Trump urged Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms or be

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10:54

Matcha mania strains Japan

FT News Briefing ·

2025/10/17

Shares in US regional banks fell on Thursday after two lenders disclosed that they were exposed to alleged fraud by borrowers, and the UK economy grew 0.1 per cent in August. Plus, Japan is having a hard time keeping up with demand for matcha.Mentioned in this podcast:US regional bank shares sink on credit worries after fraud disclosuresUK economy grew 0.1% in AugustJapan buckles under matcha maniaToday’s FT News Briefing was produced by Michela Tindera, Josh Gabert-Doyon, Sonja Hutson, and Marc

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