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Extended version: Why Elizabeth Warren is worried about SpaceX
17 juni 2026 · 11 min
In our extended interview, US Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses SpaceX’s initial public offering and what she sees as its potential risk to investors. Lees meer
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SpaceX leapfrogs Amazon to become world’s fifth-most valuable company
https://www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/minority/warren-calls-on-sec-to-delay-spacex-ipo
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show is mixed by Kelly Garry and Alex Higgins. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Investors celebrate US-Iran deal
16 juni 2026 · 11 min
Global equities rallied and oil prices fell after an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and hedge funds are betting against the debt and equity of some of Europe’s largest carmakers. Plus, a Russian online sabotage network was behind a series of arson attacks on Sir Keir Starmer’s family home and other targets linked to the UK prime minister. Lees meer
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Stocks surge as US-Iran deal ignites global rally
Hedge funds bet against European carmakers on Chinese competition fears
Arson targeting Keir Starmer properties originated in Russia
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show is mixed by Kelly Garry and Alex Higgins. Additional help from Michela Tindera, Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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US, Iran agree ceasefire deal as Trump heads to G7 summit
15 juni 2026 · 11 min
The leaders of the US and Iran will sign an agreement on Friday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the annual G7 summit kicks off today. SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO tells us a lot about Wall Street’s appetite for tech listings, and the New York Knicks won the NBA championship for the first time since 1973. Lees meer
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Trump says Iran and US agree deal to open Strait of Hormuz and extend ceasefire
Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump test their bruised bromance at G7 summit
Wall Street digests record fundraising haul as AI race intensifies
SpaceX’s surge on debut makes Elon Musk world’s first trillionaire
New York Knicks’ winning streak should rub off on its owner too
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins and Kelly Garry. Additional help from Peter Barber, Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Political Fix: Makerfield or bust: Burnham goes for broke
14 juni 2026 · 46 min
With a week to go until Makerfield heads to the polls in what may turn out to be the most consequential by-election in British history, host Lucy Fisher, northern England correspondent Jen Williams and deputy political editor Jim Pickard are on the ground hearing from voters in the seat. Polls and bookmakers confidently predict an Andy Burnham victory but they discuss whether that narrative is too neat and what issues are really shaping voters’ choices. The result could determine not just who represents Makerfield, but also the future of the country if Burnham wins and successfully challenges Sir Keir Starmer for the premiership. Plus, they weigh up the shock resignation of defence secretary John Healey who has blasted Starmer’s government for being “unwilling” to commit sufficient resources to protecting the country. Lees meer
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John Healey: the ex-trade unionist who privately battled the Treasury
Andy Burnham rules out cash for Waspi women after Labour backlash
‘Pure racism’: East Belfast reels from riots led by masked young men
Keir Starmer weakened by John Healey’s scathing resignation
The joke that deepened Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham’s toxic rift
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Political Fix was presented by Lucy Fisher and produced by Persis Love and Nisha Patel. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Original music and sound engineering by Breen Turner. The FT’s global head of audio is Flo Phillips.
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World Cup ticket prices are a red card for fans
12 juni 2026 · 12 min
SpaceX has raised $75bn in a record-breaking initial public offering, and the European Central Bank became the first central bank in the G7 to increase borrowing costs in response to the Middle East energy shock. Plus, the World Cup could have a lot of empty seats. Lees meer
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX raises $75bn in world’s biggest IPO
ECB raises interest rates for first time since 2023
Fifa faces empty seats as 180,000 World Cup tickets hit resale market
Credit: New York City Mayor’s Office, European Central Bank
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Can a correction fix Australia’s housing market?
11 juni 2026 · 10 min
France and Germany are discussing proposals for a radical overhaul of the EU’s 15-year-old diplomatic service, and the most recent US inflation report is putting pressure on President Donald Trump to extend the ceasefire with Iran. Plus, can Australia fix its housing crisis? Lees meer
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EU countries weigh ‘tearing apart’ bloc’s diplomatic service
US and Iran exchange strikes after downing of American helicopter
Donald Trump suggests he may not renew trade deal with Mexico and Canada
Australia tries to fix its housing crisis. Will it work?
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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SpaceX shoots for the moon with $1.78tn IPO
10 juni 2026 · 11 min
The US has launched new strikes on Iran, Ireland’s burning through its corporate tax bonanza, and the European Central Bank is trying to rein in fintech Revolut’s “self-guided missiles” in the region. Plus, the FT’s George Hammond breaks down whether public market investors believe Elon Musk’s SpaceX can reach its ambitious goals ahead of its initial public offering. Lees meer
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Ireland told to rein in spending of corporate tax windfall
ECB moved to rein in Revolut’s ‘self-guided missiles’ in Europe
SpaceX’s $1.78tn IPO asks investors to buy Musk’s moonshots
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Israel’s war strategy strains relations with US
9 juni 2026 · 12 min
OpenAI filed to go public, Wall Street stocks rebounded on Monday, and top BP investors and former executives are concerned the UK oil major may lose momentum in its restructuring plan. Plus, Israel’s strikes on Lebanon are putting the US between a rock and a hard place. Lees meer
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OpenAI files to go public in blockbuster listing
Wall Street stocks rebound after AI-led rout
BP investors push for clarity over ousting of chair
Israel attacks Beirut days after Trump’s showdown with Netanyahu
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu replay 1982 Beirut stand-off
Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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China’s President Xi visits North Korea to talk nuclear programme
8 juni 2026 · 12 min
Iran and Israel trade fire testing a two-month ceasefire, and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Pyongyang for his first trip to North Korea in seven years. Plus, software buyout deals have collapsed to the lowest levels since the Covid-19 pandemic, and the head of the OECD has warned governments around the world not to go it alone in taxing large multinationals. Lees meer
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Israel launches retaliatory air strikes on Iran
Trump says Netanyahu will have ‘no choice’ but to accept a deal with Iran
Software buyout deals collapse to lowest level since pandemic after AI rout
Xi Jinping heads to North Korea for first trip in 7 years
OECD chief urges governments not to go it alone on digital taxation
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Can a Mexican cartel stronghold host the World Cup?
5 juni 2026 · 12 min
SpaceX will go public next week with the largest retail allocation ever attempted in a megacap IPO, and India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party is challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Plus, the FT’s Ciara Nugent explains the safety concerns swirling around World Cup host city Guadalajara as the tournament approaches. Lees meer
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX lines up retail investors for record IPO allocation
India’s viral ‘cockroach party’ challenges Narendra Modi
India’s ‘cockroach’ party founder plans protests over exam furore
The Mexican cartel stronghold preparing to host the World Cup
World Cup sparks betting battle between bookmakers and prediction markets
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Why foreign investors love Boston
4 juni 2026 · 11 min
Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund is swapping foreign CEOs for local ones and Reed Hastings officially steps down from the board of Netflix. Plus, FT-Nikkei names Boston as the best US city for foreign investment. Lees meer
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Saudi wealth fund replaces foreign CEOs with locals
Netflix’s Reed Hastings: an icon of good leadership and bad governance
Boston tops FT-Nikkei ranking as global companies seek skilled workers
Americans lead AI data centre backlash, global poll finds
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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How Deutsche Bank got its groove back
3 juni 2026 · 11 min
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that creates a “voluntary framework” for the US to gain early access to cutting-edge AI models, and the conviction of short seller Andrew Left may change how investors take positions. Plus, gold has overtaken US Treasuries as the world’s top reserve asset, and we’ll look at how Deutsche Bank moved past its reputation as the sick bank of Europe. Lees meer
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Donald Trump signs watered-down AI vetting order after Maga infighting
Short seller Andrew Left found guilty of securities fraud
Gold replaces US Treasuries as world’s top reserve asset, ECB says
How Deutsche Bank learned to stop chasing America
Shipping tycoon prefers $200,000 fee to cross Strait of Hormuz to ‘this hassle’
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. It was edited and hosted by Marc Filippino. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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What Berkshire’s life after Buffett looks like
2 juni 2026 · 10 min
The US is in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, and Anthropic might make its powerful cyber security tool Mythos available outside the US and the UK. Plus, Iran suspended peace talks with Washington, and the FT’s Oliver Barnes explains the significance of Berkshire Hathaway’s first major acquisition since Warren Buffett’s retirement. Lees meer
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US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe
Anthropic offers EU access to Mythos
EU pushes for ‘tech sovereignty’ to cut reliance on US
Iran suspends peace talks and threatens ‘closure’ of Strait of Hormuz
Berkshire buys homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $8.5bn in Abel’s first big deal
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Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Katya Kumkova and Saffeya Ahmed. It was edited and hosted by Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Intel looks to level up in AI race
1 juni 2026 · 12 min
Intel wants to challenge rivals with a new AI chip, young people are sceptical of artificial intelligence, the inflation shock from the US-Israeli war on Iran is set to fall short of the 2022 price surge, and the EU is worried as China builds an industrial base in Morocco. Plus, Colombians went to the polls yesterday to vote for their next president. Lees meer
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Intel targets Nvidia with new AI chip by year end
‘More harmful than helpful’: young people sour on AI
Iran war inflation shock set to fall short of 2022 surge
EU frets as China builds an industrial base in Morocco
Colombia vote to deliver verdict on leftist experiment
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig. It was produced by Katya Kumkova and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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SpaceX IPO ignites an investor frenzy
29 mei 2026 · 12 min
Washington is nearing a deal to extend its ceasefire with Iran by 60 days, and investors are rushing to gain exposure to SpaceX in a “speculative frenzy” ahead of its expected IPO. Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to take control of at least 70 per cent of Gaza, and Robinhood is launching a feature that will enable clients to use AI chatbots for share trading. Lees meer
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Washington nearing deal to extend Iran ceasefire, US officials say
Investors race to get exposure to SpaceX ahead of IPO
Benjamin Netanyahu orders Israeli forces to take control of 70% of Gaza
Robinhood to let investors use AI chatbots for share trading
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson and produced by Katya Kumkova. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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How Ukraine’s drones turned the tables
28 mei 2026 · 11 min
Oil prices fell sharply after Iranian state television broadcast details of a peace proposal, mass drone production has turned the war effort around for Ukraine, and the European Central Bank warned US President Donald Trump risks triggering a financial crisis. Plus, AI opens the door for smaller, well-funded challengers to take market share from Big Four consultancies. Lees meer
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Oil falls as Iranian state television reports details of peace proposal
Russian banks to arm themselves against Ukrainian drones
Ukraine is turning the tables
Trump risks triggering financial crisis with Iran war, warns ECB
How AI threatens the giants of consulting
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson, and produced by Katya Kumkova. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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BP shakes up its leadership … again
27 mei 2026 · 10 min
Iran accused the US of “flagrant” violations of their ceasefire, BP has ousted its chair Albert Manifold following “serious concerns” over his behaviour, and two top European central bankers laid the groundwork for a likely interest rate rise in June. Plus, dealmaking in the mid-cap part of the UK market has sprung to life. Lees meer
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Iran accuses US of ‘flagrant’ ceasefire violations as back-channel talks continue
BP removes chair Albert Manifold over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct
Top ECB policymakers lay groundwork for June rate rise
Merger spirits could lift the UK’s languishing mid-caps
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Sonja Hutson and Fiona Symon. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Global birth rates are falling…phones are a big reason why
26 mei 2026 · 11 min
In more than two-thirds of the world, the average number of children born to each woman has fallen below the “replacement rate”. Employment, home ownership and education are still big factors. But increasingly, so are mobile phones. Lees meer
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Why birth rates are falling everywhere all at once
Credit: The Columbus Dispatch
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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From “What Next”: How “Tax the Rich” Went Mainstream
25 mei 2026 · 26 min
The FT News Briefing presents a special episode from Slate's "What Next" podcast. As wealth disparity continues to grow, politicians in New York and California have suggested raising revenue through taxes aimed at their wealthiest residents. But the proposals have set off an upper-class uproar – and now, it’s a stand-off between the country’s billionaires and its most progressive politicos. Lees meer
Guest: Stephanie Ruhle, anchor of MS NOW’s The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle.
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Blockbuster IPOs to take Wall Street by storm
22 mei 2026 · 12 min
The blockbuster listings of SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are set to prompt an unprecedented wave of buying and selling, and a court in Ankara has ruled to remove the leadership of Turkey’s biggest opposition party. Plus, we’ll look at why US President Donald Trump is turning up the pressure on Cuba. Lees meer
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‘Fast entry’ SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs to ignite Wall Street trading frenzy
Turkey court removes leader of opposition as Erdoğan tightens grip
Donald Trump turns up the heat on Cuba
US charges Cuba’s former president Raúl Castro with murder
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Katya Kumkova and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Michael Lello. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Trump’s new $1.8bn fund under fire
21 mei 2026 · 11 min
Nvidia will return more than $80bn to shareholders, and Donald Trump attracted ire this week with the creation of a $1.8bn “anti-weaponisation fund”. Plus, OpenAI is getting ready to go public, and Africa’s Ebola outbreak has health officials worried about pandemic preparedness. Lees meer
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Nvidia to return more than $80bn to shareholders as it reaps rewards of AI boom
China banned Nvidia’s gaming chip during Jensen Huang’s visit
How will Trump deploy his $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund’?
OpenAI readies IPO filing to list as soon as September
DR Congo races to halt spread of Ebola
Lethal Ebola virus outbreak triggers urgent international quest for vaccine
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Katya Kumkova, Saffeya Ahmed, Fiona Symon. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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The EU wants a Putin whisperer
20 mei 2026 · 11 min
EU governments are discussing whether former leaders could represent the bloc in potential negotiations with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and rising fuel prices have triggered deadly protests across Africa. Plus, we look back at US Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell’s legacy as head of the central bank. Lees meer
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EU mulls Angela Merkel or Mario Draghi as possible Vladimir Putin whisperer
Protests spread in Africa as fuel crisis deepens
Powell, Trump and the battle for the Federal Reserve
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Correction: This show has been modified from its original version. We said the Trump administration opened a lawsuit against Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell. The administration threatened a lawsuit.
Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Katya Kumkova, Saffeya Ahmed, and Fiona Symon. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Inside a Lebanese village under Israeli occupation
19 mei 2026 · 11 min
A California court threw out Elon Musk’s case against Sam Altman and OpenAI, the global bond sell-off rages on, and a $420bn power behemoth was born after NextEra Energy struck a deal with its rival Dominion Energy. Plus, the FT’s Raya Jalabi travels to Christian villages in southern Lebanon where residents fear they’re under an indefinite occupation by Israeli forces. Lees meer
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Elon Musk’s case against OpenAI dismissed after just two hours of jury deliberations
Global bonds tumble on fears of inflation shock from Iran war
Bonds extend sell-off on inflation fears
NextEra strikes megadeal with Dominion to create $420bn US utility
Israel seizes 1,000 sq km under Benjamin Netanyahu’s war strategy
The Christian villages under Israeli occupation in Lebanon
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Katya Kumkova and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Are we at the tipping point for global energy supplies?
18 mei 2026 · 12 min
The cost for companies to circumvent shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is reaching record levels, and the world is bracing for an energy cliff edge this summer as the US-Iran war continues. But the war hasn’t deterred investment firms from betting on the Middle East, and we have an update on the UK’s political turmoil. Lees meer
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Sweeping the strait: the companies gearing up to clear the Gulf of mines
Gulf freight rates jump as shipping companies turn to trucks to move cargo
What life is like on the stranded ships of the Gulf
Iran energy crisis enters new phase as peak summer season looms
Investment firms look beyond Iran war to expand in Middle East
Labour reopens Brexit debate
Is being prime minister now an impossible job?
Political Fix podcast
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Katya Kumkova and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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The Bethlehem Project: Democrats battle over their party’s future
17 mei 2026 · 23 min
Democrats are looking for a bit of a rebrand after losing the White House and both houses of Congress in 2024. They have an opportunity this November to test out some new types of candidates. In a critical swing district in Pennsylvania, the party establishment has coalesced around a progressive, blue-collar candidate named Bob Brooks. The other frontrunner in the race, Ryan Crosswell, represents a very different vision for winning over swing voters. He’s a former Republican and former federal prosecutor who’s more centrist. Lees meer
Host Sonja Hutson travels to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to interview the candidates and ask party activists where they fall in the electability debate.
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Dousing the DC ‘dumpster fire’: Democrats battle over party’s future
The Bethlehem Project is hosted and produced by Sonja Hutson and edited by Marc Filippino. The show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Lauren Fedor contributed reporting. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.
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What Big Tech wants out of Trump’s China visit
15 mei 2026 · 12 min
Opponents are lining up to potentially challenge UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Chinese President Xi Jinping says his country will ‘open wider’ for American tech, and Saudi Arabia is considering a Middle Eastern non-aggression pact with Iran. Plus, what does one city in Pennsylvania tell us about the intersection of US politics and the economy? Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Starmer braces for leadership challenge by Burnham
Xi Jinping tells Nvidia, Tesla and Apple CEOs that China will ‘open wider’
Saudi Arabia floats Middle Eastern non-aggression pact with Iran
AI chipmaker Cerebras surges more than 100% in Wall Street debut
The Bethlehem Project: US politics and economics through the lens of one city
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Germany’s far-right boosted by stance against Iran war
14 mei 2026 · 11 min
The US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve yesterday, and the Bank of England is set to water down its rules on stablecoins. Plus, the popularity of Germany’s AfD party is growing after its criticism of the Iran war. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to succeed Jay Powell as Fed chair
Bank of England set to water down stablecoin rules after industry pressure
Germany’s far-right AfD sees surge in support after it criticises Donald Trump’s Iran war
How could a Starmer leadership challenge play out?
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson, and produced by Katya Kumkova, Saffeya Ahmed, and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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UK bond vigilantes ride again
13 mei 2026 · 11 min
UK gilt investors are weighing in on who they would like to see replace Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and the fund raising for Blue Owl is running dry. Plus, the US economy is hurting due to high inflation and eBay says no thanks to GameStop’s takeover bid. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Who do gilt investors want to lead Britain?
UK borrowing costs surge as Starmer leadership crisis rattles bond
Fuel, munitions and food: Trump’s Iran war rips across US economy
US inflation jumps to 3.8% as Trump’s Iran war sends petrol prices soaring
Blue Owl retail fundraising evaporates amid private credit concerns
Ebay rejects $56bn GameStop bid as ‘neither credible nor attractive’
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Katya Kumkova, Saffeya Ahmed, and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Michael Lello. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Gulf dealmaking machine hits the brakes
12 mei 2026 · 10 min
US President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on “life support”, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting to save his premiership after the Labour party's disastrous showing in last week's UK local elections. Plus, we preview this week’s summit between Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping, and examine how business in the Gulf is holding up through the Iran war. Lees meer
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Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’
Starmer battles to stay in Number 10 as scores of Labour MPs urge him to quit
How the war hit the Gulf dealmaking machine
A weakened Trump arrives in Xi’s court
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Starmer fights for political survival
11 mei 2026 · 12 min
A gas shipment made it through the Strait of Hormuz as European oil majors cash in billions from the US-Israeli war on Iran, airlines across Europe are cutting prices for summer flights despite a potential jet fuel shortage, and bond giant Pimco says the war could prompt the Federal Reserve to raise rates. Plus, the FT’s Lucy Fisher explains what to expect from a make-or-break speech by UK prime minister Keir Starmer today. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Qatari gas shipment clears Strait of Hormuz after Pakistan-Iran talks
Euro oil majors make billions off war
Coal shipments jump as countries seek alternatives to disrupted gas supplies
Airlines cut prices to entice holiday bookers worried about jet fuel
Iran war could prompt Federal Reserve to raise rates, Pimco says
Starmer faces fight for survival as calls to resign escalate
Britain’s elections in maps and charts
Political Fix podcast
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Katya Kumkova, Marc Filippino and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Political Fix Election special: snap analysis
9 mei 2026 · 37 min
It’s been a dreadful night for Labour as council seats across the country have turned from red to turquoise. The Conservatives have not fared much better with Reform UK the big winner so far. With results still coming in, host Lucy Fisher discusses the fracturing of the vote and the future for beleaguered Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer with the FT’s deputy political editor Jim Pickard, Northern England correspondent Jen Williams and political columnist Stephen Bush. Lees meer
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Four things we learnt in the UK elections
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UK local and devolved elections: Hour-by-hour guide to key results
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GameStop’s wild bid for eBay
8 mei 2026 · 13 min
Big Tech groups are expected to generate the smallest amount of cash in more than a decade this year, and investors are dumping Indian assets. Plus, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen, has set his sights on his next project: a huge leveraged buyout of eBay. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Big Tech’s $725bn AI spending spree sends cash flows to decade low
Investors dump Indian assets as energy shock sends rupee sliding
Can the meme stock king pull off audacious eBay swoop?
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Katya Kumkova, Saffeya Ahmed, and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
Credit: CNBC
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LVMH looks to shrink its luxury empire
7 mei 2026 · 10 min
US fuel exports have surged to a record level, and hedge funds had their best month since 2020. Plus, Samsung Electronics is locked in a feud with its workers over how to share the spoils of the AI-driven semiconductor boom, and LVMH is considering selling some of its iconic brands. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
US fuel exports hit record in boon for oil companies and threat to Trump
LVMH goes from buyer to seller as luxury’s winter drags on
Tech rally hands hedge funds biggest gains since 2020
Samsung workers demand bigger slice of surging AI profits
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Katya Kumkova, Saffeya Ahmed, and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Could the US scrap quarterly reporting?
6 mei 2026 · 10 min
Global oil reserves plunged at a record pace in April and the SEC said it was proposing to allow public companies to file earnings reports every six months. Plus, the US will start reviewing some AI models over national security concerns and HSBC’s profits took a major hit from “fraud-related” exposure. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
SEC moves to scrap quarterly reporting requirement
Global oil reserves plunge at record pace as Middle East war strains supplies
HSBC profits hit by $400mn ‘fraud-related’ exposure
Google, xAI and Microsoft agree to US national security reviews of new AI models
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Katya Kumkova, Saffeya Ahmed, Fiona Symon, and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Disney’s new CEO faces first challenge
5 mei 2026 · 11 min
The US and Iran traded fire in the Strait of Hormuz, and Anthropic formed a more than $1.5bn joint venture with Wall Street groups including Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman and Goldman Sachs. Plus, the FT’s Anna Nicolaou explains whether Disney’s chief executive can handle the latest challenge thrown by the Trump administration. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
US to ‘guide’ stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz, says Trump
Blackstone and Goldman among backers for $1.5bn JV with Anthropic
Trump vs Kimmel: inside Disney chief Josh D’Amaro’s baptism of fire
‘Plastic shock’ hits Asia as Iran oil crisis strangles supplies
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Katya Kumkova and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Michael Lello. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Global industries squeezed as Iran war enters third month
4 mei 2026 · 11 min
We tally the impact of war on industries around the globe as the conflict in Iran stretches into its third month. Plus, Britain braces for voters to deliver a potentially seismic change to the political system. And, though many industries are preparing to deal with shortages caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure, the US and Europe have a glut of milk. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Airlines slash flights as fuel shortage fears mount
UAE fertiliser giant resorts to trucks to shift product out of Gulf
Detroit carmakers warn of $5bn commodities shock due to Iran war
Exxon and Chevron defy Trump pressure to boost oil production
Oil market one month from crunch point as global stockpiles dwindle
Trump’s war in Iran leaves US with sharpest fuel shock in G7
Political Fix: Labour braces for ballot box bloodbath
The land of milk and no money: UK farmers are in a fix
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig and produced by Marc Filippino and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Introducing The Story of Money: They are history’s geniuses. But were they any good at investing?
2 mei 2026 · 40 min
Introducing a new video podcast from the FT: Does scientific, artistic or political brilliance translate into investing success? It’s a topical question with hedge funds today accused of sucking talent away from the rest of the economy. So, the FT’s Gillian Tett and Robin Wigglesworth sat down with reporter Toby Nangle, who has dug into the archives to assess the investment portfolios of Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Winston Churchill, John Maynard Keynes and other widely regarded geniuses of the past. What Toby found may surprise you, as will the historical wildcard he’s unearthed. Lees meer
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Toby’s sources:
On Churchill: https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-More-Champagne-Churchill-Money/dp/1784081817
On J.M.W. Turner: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5718586
On John Maynard Keynes: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2023011
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2287262
On Einstein: https://einstein-website.de/en/what-happened-to-the-nobel-prize-money/#:~:text=By%20May%201924%2C%20Mileva%20had,visible%20result%20of%20my%20musings%E2%80%9D
On Jane Austen: https://jasna.org/publications-2/persuasions-online/vol36no1/toran/
Hosts: Gillian Tett and Robin Wigglesworth
Guest: Toby Nangle
Producer: Lulu Smyth
Senior Producers: Michela Tindera and Laurence Knight
Executive Producers: Flo Phillips and Manuela Saragosa
Original music: Breen Turner
Broadcast engineers: Bianca Wakeman and Petros Giuompasis
Podcast Development: Laura Clarke
FT Global Head of Audio: Cheryl Brumley
Video editor: Josh Divney at Podcast Discovery
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War, inflation and how central banks are handling it all
1 mei 2026 · 12 min
Apple delivered another quarter of strong sales growth driven by what the tech giant called its “most popular” iPhone model ever, and we explore how some of the world’s biggest central banks are dealing with the energy shock from the Iran war. Plus, can Tinder win women back to its platform, and why the UK’s local elections next week will be a big test for the Labour government. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Apple credits ‘most popular’ ever iPhone for booming sales
ECB and BoE warn of rate rises as they grapple with Middle East shock
Can Tinder win back women?
What Labour’s likely meltdown means for the UK
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Victoria Craig, Fiona Symon, and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Defence stocks drop despite US-Iran war
30 april 2026 · 12 min
Meta said it would boost its spending on AI this year, and Jay Powell says he will stay on as a Federal Reserve governor once his term as chair ends. Plus, the special relationship between the UK and US held up under intense pressure, and defence stocks are struggling despite the US and Israel's war in Iran. Lees meer
Oil jumps to almost $120 as Trump signals extended Hormuz stand-off
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh secures Senate committee approval
Oil surge divides US central bank as Jay Powell’s term at helm draws to a close
America’s special relationship is ‘probably Israel’, says UK ambassador to US
King Charles defends transatlantic relationship in speech to Congress
Defence stocks give back gains as investors buy rumour but sell war
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Credit: C-SPAN, Federal Reserve
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Saffeya Ahmed, Victoria Craig, and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Life under Iran’s digital blackout
29 april 2026 · 12 min
Federal regulators launched a probe into all Disney-owned TV stations after a late-night comedian made a joke about First Lady Melania Trump, and emerging market stocks have recovered all of their losses from the early stages of the Iran war to hit an all-time high, and the United Arab Emirates is leaving Opec after 60 years. Plus, the FT’s Bita Ghaffari in Tehran details life inside Iran’s blackout that’s been in place since the US and Israel attacked at the end of February. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Trump administration launches Disney probe after Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania joke
Emerging market stocks hit record high as Asian chipmakers surge
UAE to leave Opec in blow to oil cartel
Life inside Iran’s internet blackout
Credit: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Victoria Craig, Saffeya Ahmed, and Fiona Symon. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Private equity deals where the seller is also the buyer
28 april 2026 · 11 min
The number of countries cutting energy taxes in response to the Iran war has doubled over the past month, and China blocked Meta’s $2bn purchase of the AI group Manus. Plus, big private equity backers have raised concerns that some firms may be waving through controversial deals. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Energy tax cuts spread across 39 economies as prices jump
China blocks Meta’s $2bn purchase of AI group Manus
Private equity backers raise new conflict concerns over sweetheart deals
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Saffeya Ahmed, Fiona Symon, and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Senior Republican clears path for next Fed chair
27 april 2026 · 11 min
Alleged Trump shooter is set to be charged in federal court Monday, Republican Senator Thom Tillis said he will allow confirmation of Fed nominee Kevin Warsh to proceed, and the world’s leading central banks are widely expected to hold off on inflation-fighting interest rate rises this week. Plus, Anthropic’s cybersecurity AI model could be so effective it actually backfires. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Alleged Trump shooter was targeting US officials, authorities say
US prosecutors drop criminal probe into Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell
Leading central banks play for time on interest rate rises
Anthropic investigating unauthorised access of powerful Mythos AI model
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson and produced by Saffeya Ahmed and Julia Webster. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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BP’s major setback
24 april 2026 · 13 min
Meta will cut 10% of its staff next month, BP suffered a heavy defeat at its annual shareholder meeting, and the Paramount–Warner Brothers Discovery deal is one step closer to being sealed. Plus, the Trump family’s crypto company is in hot water, and a US official is vying to get Italy into the football World Cup. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Meta to cut 10% of jobs to ‘offset’ Mark Zuckerberg’s AI spending
Microsoft to offer 7% of US staff voluntary redundancy for the first time
BP suffers heavy defeat in investor climate vote
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family’s World Liberty Financial
Warner Bros shareholders approve $111bn Paramount deal
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in football World Cup
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Saffeya Ahmed and Fiona Symon. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Michela Tindera, Gavin Kallmann, and Michael Lello. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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The AI digital divide
23 april 2026 · 12 min
Tesla’s profits rebounded from last year’s lows, Brent crude jumped back above $100 a barrel on Wednesday after Iran’s navy said it seized two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and China’s new trade rules have concerned businesses operating in the country. Plus, the FT’s John Burn-Murdoch unpacks a survey that finds the highest-earning workers are adopting AI in their jobs far faster than others and Switzerland hit UBS with a proposed $20bn capital increase. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Tesla shares rally as profits rebound from last year’s lows
Trump’s ‘dirty ceasefire’ tested as Iran hits shipping
US allies in Gulf and Asia have requested swap lines, Scott Bessent says
China links tough new trade rules to Iran war and Panama port dispute
High earners race ahead on AI as workplace divide widens
Switzerland hits UBS with proposed $20bn capital increase
Credit: Reuters
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Saffeya Ahmed and Fiona Symon. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Michael Lello. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Senators grill Kevin Warsh in Fed chair hearing
22 april 2026 · 12 min
US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran until talks conclude, and Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh sidestepped accusations that he would succumb to pressure from Trump to cut interest rates. Plus, a sneak peek at a new FT podcast on the lessons to learn in the history of finance. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Can Trump finally make a nuclear deal with Iran?
Kevin Warsh sidesteps questions over Donald Trump’s influence on Fed rate policy
Introducing: The Story of Money
Credit: C-SPAN
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Saffeya Ahmed and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann and Michael. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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MPs chastise Starmer over Mandelson scandal
21 april 2026 · 12 min
Tim Cook will step down as Apple’s chief executive in September, representatives for US President Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ held discussions with DP World about managing supply chains in Gaza, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer fended off calls for him to quit over the Peter Mandelson vetting affair. Plus, wealth advisers at banks and independent brokerages generated billions of dollars in fees by steering individual investors into private market funds. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Tim Cook to step aside as Apple chief executive in September
Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ held talks with DP World over Gaza reconstruction
Keir Starmer accused of scapegoating officials over Peter Mandelson scandal
Keir Starmer was told to vet Peter Mandelson before appointing him
Wealth advisers made more than $2bn from private capital fees
Kevin Warsh: Trump’s next fall guy at the Fed?
Credit: UK Parliament
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Saffeya Ahmed and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Brussels’ plan to ease the energy crisis
20 april 2026 · 12 min
US President Donald Trump said he’s sending senior officials to Pakistan for new negotiations with Iran, the European Commission will encourage remote working and public transport subsidies to cut fossil fuel use, and FTSE 100 companies boosted chief executives’ pay by almost a fifth in the past year. Plus, there’s a new craze hitting Wall Street: super-charged tax-loss harvesting. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Donald Trump to send US officials to Pakistan for fresh peace talks with Iran
Brussels pushes remote working to ease energy crisis
FTSE bosses receive 18% pay bump this year in global fight for talent
The tax-focused hedge fund craze taking over Wall Street
Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts
Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson, and produced by Saffeya Ahmed and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Bonus: A US shale pioneer on the Middle East war
18 april 2026 · 16 min
Global oil markets have faced historic disruption since the Iran war began in February. The FT’s Jamie Smyth speaks with shale pioneer Scott Sheffield and his son Bryan about energy security and why the crisis could reshape the future for oil and gas. Lees meer
Correction April 23, 2026: While Mike Sommers, CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, stressed the importance of restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The API would like to clarify that the group does not have an opinion on the US government’s deployment of American troops to Iran.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Trump administration urges US oil bosses to increase drilling
Fracking pioneers look overseas as US shale revolution goes global
‘As big as Saudi Arabia’: the Permian oilman who sold Pioneer to Exxon
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This episode was hosted and produced by Michela Tindera. It was edited by Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallman. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Fresh challenge for US Treasuries dominance
17 april 2026 · 12 min
President Donald Trump said Lebanon and Israel had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, the US Treasury’s status as the world’s lowest-cost dollar borrower is facing a fresh challenge, and Netflix’s chair and founder is stepping down. Plus, Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite that has helped it target US military bases across the Middle East during the war, and shares in the world’s biggest chocolate maker aren’t looking so sweet. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Israel and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
US’s status as lowest-cost dollar borrower challenged as investors shun Trump risk
Netflix founder Reed Hastings to step down from board
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases
Shares at world’s biggest chocolate maker Barry Callebaut plunge as cocoa prices collapse
Credit: BBC
Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts
Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson, and produced by Saffeya Ahmed, Victoria Craig, and Fiona Symon. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, David da Silva, and Michela Tindera. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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How the world is preparing for oil shortages
16 april 2026 · 12 min
Gulf monarchies raised almost $10bn in private sales of bonds this month, oil shortages are coming if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, and US President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to fire Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell. Plus, a second China shock is hitting the global economy, and Allbirds is pivoting from wool sneakers to AI. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Gulf states turn to private deals in $10bn wartime borrowing spree
Oil shortages are coming, and with them some difficult questions
Trump threatens to fire Jay Powell and refuses to halt criminal probe
China shock 2.0: the flood of high-tech goods that will change the world
Allbirds is turning into an AI compute provider, because of course it is
Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts
Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Saffeya Ahmed, Fiona Simon and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.