FT News Briefing
by 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.
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Episodes
Will investors buy Anglo American’s break-up plan?
10m · PublishedThe Biden administration is encouraging Arab states to participate in a multinational force that could deploy in Gaza once the war ends, Anglo American plans to thwart BHP’s £34bn takeover bid by breaking itself up, and the US is sharply raising tariffs on Chinese imports from electric vehicles to solar cells. Plus, Singapore’s new prime minister has his work cut out.
Mentioned in this podcast:
US encouraging Arab states to join multinational postwar force in Gaza
Anglo American plans break-up to thwart £34bn BHP bid
US sharply raises tariffs on Chinese EVs and semiconductor imports
Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s next PM faces an ever trickier balancing act
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Mischa Frankl-Duval, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Indonesia’s nickel is a gold mine
9m · PublishedThe carmaker behind Fiat and Peugeot is in talks to invest in Indonesian nickel, the meme-stock movement came back to life, and Chinese authorities have kicked off plans to sell $140bn of long-dated bonds to stimulate the economy. Plus, what Russia’s new defence minister means for the country’s war effort
Mentioned in this podcast:
GameStop soars in meme stock flashback as ‘Roaring Kitty’ reappears
Who is Andrei Belousov, Russia’s new defence minister?
Stellantis in talks with Vale to invest in Indonesian nickel smelter
China fires starting gun on $140bn debt sale to boost economy
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Rishi Sunak tries to rally Conservatives
12m · PublishedUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tries to revive Conservative morale with a speech in London, four Chinese generative artificial intelligence start-ups have been valued at more than $1bn in the past three months, and US shale oil companies are under the spotlight over allegations of manipulating prices. Plus, the frontrunner in Mexico’s presidential election is promising more of the same.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Rishi Sunak to warn Britain ‘at a crossroads’ as he readies Tories for election
US shale companies accused of collusion over oil price
Four start-ups lead China’s race to match OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Mexico’s presidential frontrunner defends sweeping legal reforms
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Denise Guerra, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Swamp Notes: The Fed’s political pressures
12m · PublishedThe US Federal Reserve is fiercely independent, but that doesn’t mean politicians always treat it that way. The FT’s US national editor, Edward Luce, and acting US economics editor, Claire Jones, join this week’s Swamp Notes to explain how the central bank’s policy could affect the economy and therefore have an impact on the election result. Plus, why a second term for Donald Trump could put pressure on the Fed to play politics.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Trump’s dot plot for the Fed
Jay Powell’s dilemma: the US economy is too strong to cut rates
Global inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
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Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. Original music by Hannis Brown.
CREDIT: US Federal Reserve
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Pandemic winners turned losers
10m · PublishedAnglo American’s crucial South African shareholders are open to a takeover offer from BHP, Nippon Steel has vowed to push ahead with its $14.9bn acquisition of US Steel, and China’s President Xi Jinping has hailed Hungary as one of Beijing’s most important strategic partners. Plus, most pandemic corporate winners have turned into post-pandemic losers.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Anglo American’s South Africa investors open to improved BHP bid
Nippon Steel predicts ‘calmer discussions’ with unions after US presidential election
Xi Jinping upgrades China’s ties with Hungary to ‘all-weather’ partnership
Pandemic-era winners suffer $1.5tn fall in market value
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Josh Gabert-Doyon, Mischa Frankl-Duval, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Singapore wants to shake up its stock market
10m · PublishedShares in Arm drop after it reports lacklustre revenue projections, Singapore is studying proposals to shake up its struggling stock market, EU countries have agreed to use an estimated €3bn in profits from Russia’s frozen state assets to buy weapons for Ukraine, and a newly expanded pipeline in Canada breathes life into the oil industry. Plus, hedge fund manager Sir Paul Marshall has lost a legal battle with the South African government over shipwrecked treasure.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Arm shares drop as revenue forecast falls short despite AI boom
Singapore battles to revive struggling stock market
EU agrees to arm Ukraine using profits from Russian state assets
Canada’s oil industry cuts reliance on US market as pipeline expands
Hedge fund boss Paul Marshall loses case over silver salvaged from shipwreck
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Breen Turner, Mischa Frankl-Duval, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Israel moves into Rafah
8m · PublishedReddit's first-quarter earnings as a listed company surpass expectations, Israel threatened to expand its military operation in Rafah, and TikTok filed a lawsuit against the US government to block a potential ban of the social media app. Plus, global trade growth is set to more than double this year as inflation eases and a booming US economy helps drive activity.
Mentioned in this podcast:
US revokes licences for supply of chips to China’s Huawei
TikTok challenges divest-or-ban bill in US court
Israel threatens to expand Rafah operation as US struggles to revive talks
Global trade growth set to more than double this year
US revokes licences for supply of chips to China’s Huawei
Reddit soars 16% after beating Wall Street estimates in first post-IPO quarter
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Mischa Frankl-Duval, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Paramount’s a long way from its peak
10m · PublishedSoftBank is leading an investment of more than $1bn into a UK self-driving car start-up, and poppy and marijuana farming money is disappearing from rural areas as traffickers shift to synthetic drugs. Plus, the FT’s Anna Nicolaou explains the rival bids to buy Paramount.
Mentioned in this podcast:
SoftBank leads $1bn funding for UK artificial intelligence group Wayve
El Chapo’s opium heartland bereft as Mexico cartels embrace fentanyl
Shari Redstone, a media scion weighing the future of her ravaged empire
James Cameron and Ari Emanuel back Skydance bid for Paramount
Brussels seeks to ban Russian funding of European politicians
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Denise Guerra, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Xi’s balancing act with Europe
12m · PublishedWarren Buffett said Greg Abel should have the final decision on investments at Berkshire Hathaway, the US and Europe disagree on how to manage Russia’s frozen assets, and Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Europe. Plus, college students in the US are calling for their universities to divest from Israel, but it’s not that simple.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Bonhomie and hardball: Xi Jinping visits Europe to avert trade war
The clash over whether to commandeer Russia’s frozen assets
Divestment is not as easy as it may seem
Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile hits record as Buffett cuts stake in Apple
Buffett lays out expansive role for successor Greg Abel at poignant Berkshire AGM
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Denise Guerra, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Swamp Notes: The uproar at American universities
14m · PublishedStudent-led protests against Israel’s war in Gaza have spread across the US in recent weeks, with demonstrators building tent encampments on university grounds, and even storming university buildings. The FT’s Washington bureau chief, James Politi, and FT New York correspondent, Joshua Chaffin, join this week’s Swamp Notes to explain why the protests could hurt President Joe Biden’s re-election chances.
Mentioned in this podcast:
New York police storm Columbia University and arrest pro-Palestinian protesters
Police raid UCLA protest camp as clashes over Gaza spread across US
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Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. Original music by Hannis Brown.
CREDIT: NBC News New York, X/@JaunMaBenitez, X/@AnthonyCabassa_, PBS NewsHour
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FT News Briefing has 1534 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 279:23:31. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on February 22nd 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 16th, 2024 03:40.
