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Should BP get more credit for its turnaround effort?
11 februari 2026 · 11 min
US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said he visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island with his family in late 2012, Cuba is struggling under the US fuel embargo, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is planning for elections in the spring. Plus, the FT’s Camilla Paladino says oil major BP isn’t getting enough credit for its turnaround. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Howard Lutnick says he visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island in 2012
Zelenskyy plans spring elections alongside referendum on peace deal
BP isn’t getting enough credit for its turnaround
BP becomes first oil major to suspend share buyback plan
Cuba runs out of jet fuel as Donald Trump squeezes oil supplies
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. 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
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Novo Nordisk hits back at copycat drugs
10 februari 2026 · 12 min
Gilts rebounded from earlier losses on Monday afternoon, and Novo Nordisk is suing US telehealth company Hims & Hers over ‘knock-off’ versions of its weight-loss drugs. Plus, France’s central bank chief is stepping down early, and US senators are pushing proposals to lift bank deposit insurance limits to avoid another Silicon Valley Bank debacle. Lees meer
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Gilts stabilise after cabinet voices support for Keir Starmer
Novo Nordisk sues Hims & Hers over copycat weight-loss drugs
Novo Nordisk faces more gloom from price cuts in crowded anti-obesity drugs market
French central bank governor to step down early
Can the US crack the formula for ending bank runs?
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and produced by 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.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Pressure mounts on Starmer even as top aide resigns
9 februari 2026 · 13 min
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff resigned amid controversy over the Mandelson scandal, and Japan’s conservative governing party have won a landslide victory in snap elections. Plus, top academics have dismissed Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh’s claim that an AI-induced productivity boom will create room for interest rate cuts. And, Syria has struck a deal that would give them control over major oil and gas fields offering a potential boost to its fragile economy. Lees meer
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Starmer battles to stay in Number 10 after dramatic exit of McSweeney
Sanae Takaichi’s LDP wins supermajority in Japan election
Economists reject Kevin Warsh’s claim that AI boom will enable rate cuts
Syria courts energy majors as it takes control of oilfields
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by 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.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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A crunchy week for chipmakers
6 februari 2026 · 13 min
Amazon’s new AI spending blitz sent shares tumbling, chipmakers got swept up in a wider tech equities sell-off, Sir Keir Starmer has apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the US, and American snack companies are lowering prices ahead of the Super Bowl. Plus, can Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi win this weekend’s election on star power alone? Lees meer
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Amazon stock slumps as it prepares $200bn AI spending blitz
Arm CEO says AI software sell-off is ‘micro-hysteria’
Nvidia AI chip sales to China stalled by US security review
Keir Starmer apologises to victims of Jeffrey Epstein
Food and drink companies suffer as US shopper sentiment sinks
Can Sanae Takaichi govern Japan on star power alone?
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. 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.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Jeffrey Epstein’s web of influence
5 februari 2026 · 12 min
Google said it plans to spend at least $55bn more on capital expenditure this year than Wall Street had forecast, US tech stocks were hit by a fresh wave of selling on Wednesday, and the FT’s Chris Cook talks about the challenges of unpacking millions of documents on Jefferey Epstein. Plus, OpenAI senior staff are leaving because the company is prioritising ChatGPT. Lees meer
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Google adds $55bn to capex plans as it boosts AI spending
US tech stocks hit with fresh wave of selling as chipmaker AMD tumbles
Police launch criminal investigation into Mandelson over Epstein scandal
OpenAI’s ChatGPT push triggers senior staff exits
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Credit: NBC News
Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig 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.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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The Muskverse enters a new era
4 februari 2026 · 12 min
US tech stocks fell on Tuesday over AI concerns, Elon Musk is charting a new path for his “Muskverse” of companies, and the US military shot down an Iranian drone as Middle East tensions escalate. Plus, domestic energy companies in Argentina have benefitted from the country’s volatile economy, and Peter Mandelson is no longer a member of the House of Lords after Epstein scandal revelations. Lees meer
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US stocks drop on fears AI will hit software and analytics groups
Tesla lurches into the Musk robotics era
SpaceX buys xAI in $1.25tn deal to unite crucial parts of Elon Musk’s empire
US shoots down Iranian drone as Middle East tensions escalate
Police launch criminal investigation into Mandelson over Epstein scandal
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. 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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Who will be Disney’s next CEO?
3 februari 2026 · 11 min
France has adopted a deficit-cutting budget for 2026 after months of political wrangling, and the FT’s Christopher Grimes tells us about the front runner to be Disney’s next CEO. Plus, US President Donald Trump said he had struck a trade deal with India, and Société Générale is European banking’s latest comeback kid. Lees meer
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France adopts budget after premier survives no-confidence vote
Disney warns of hit to US theme parks as foreign tourist numbers fall
Trump to slash India tariffs after Modi ‘agrees’ to stop buying Russian oil
How SocGen dragged itself back from the brink
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. 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.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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What would Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve look like?
2 februari 2026 · 12 min
Europe’s largest oil companies are poised to curb share buybacks, and Kevin Warsh’s nomination to Fed chair could spark a rethink of how America’s central bank works. Plus, consumer giants deal with backlash over contaminated baby formula. And, a rollercoaster in precious metals prices triggers ‘pandemonium’ in New York’s Diamond District. Lees meer
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Europe’s oil majors prepare to cut billions in shareholder payouts
Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair to spark rethink of bank’s role
Nestlé and Danone hit by backlash over contaminated baby formula
Gold and silver tumult triggers ‘pandemonium’ in New York’s Diamond District
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Fiona Symon 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.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Blackstone lines up huge IPO pipeline
30 januari 2026 · 11 min
Apple reported a blockbuster rise in revenue last quarter, and Blackstone is preparing to take a series of long-held investments public. Plus, Canada’s oil industry is thriving as it pushes into Asian markets. Plus, some US oil majors are reporting earnings, which could give us a window into whether they're preparing to invest in Venezuela. Lees meer
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Apple hails ‘remarkable’ $144bn quarter with best-ever iPhone sales
Blackstone lines up ‘one of largest IPO pipelines in history’
Canada’s oil industry thrives as sales to China soar
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig 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.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Investors love heavy metal
29 januari 2026 · 12 min
Tesla on Wednesday reported its first-ever fall in annual revenue, Donald Trump has warned Iran that “time is running out” to reach a deal to avert US military action, and the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold. Plus, the world’s biggest mining companies have added close to half a trillion dollars to their valuations this year, triggered by heightened geopolitical tensions. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Tesla trims car line up in pivot to AI as annual revenue falls for first time
Federal Reserve signals no rush to cut interest rates as US economy powers ahead
Trump warns Iran ‘time is running out’ for deal to avert US military action
Metals surge boosts value of mining groups by almost $500bn
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. 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.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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US health insurer stocks call in sick
28 januari 2026 · 11 min
US health insurance stocks plunged yesterday, and New Delhi and Brussels have agreed a trade deal that will eliminate up to €4bn of tariffs on EU exports. Plus, Nato is increasing its military presence in the Arctic to counter Russia. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
US health insurer stocks plummet on Trump Medicare spending plan
EU and India seal trade pact to slash €4bn of tariffs on bloc’s exports
How Nato is preparing for war in the Arctic
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson and edited by Marc Filippino. It was produced by Fiona Symon and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from 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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US and Japan flirt with joint currency intervention
27 januari 2026 · 12 min
The Trump administration has linked security guarantees for Ukraine to Kyiv ceding the Donbas region to Russia, and there’s speculation that the US and Japan could be working together to support the yen. Plus, Israel’s military announced it had retrieved the remains of the last hostage from the Gaza Strip, and Big Tech companies are on track to dominate borrowing in the US bond market. Lees meer
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US links security guarantees for Ukraine to peace deal ceding territory
Dollar sinks to 4-month low and gold soars past $5,000 as yen leaps
Israel retrieves remains of last hostage in Gaza
Big Tech’s borrowing spree raises US bond market fears
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson, and produced by Clare Williamson and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from 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.
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Trump faces backlash on immigration crackdown after shooting
26 januari 2026 · 12 min
The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement agency faces growing backlash after federal agents fatally shot a second protester in two weeks, and Trump teases his pick for the US’s next Federal Reserve chair. Plus, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer goes on the charm offensive in Beijing, and why the US is investing in rare-earths companies. Lees meer
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Trump faces growing backlash against immigration crackdown after shooting
BlackRock’s Rick Rieder surges ahead in race to chair Federal Reserve
Keir Starmer prepares for his Chinese charm offensive
US to invest $1.6bn into rare earths group in bid to shore up key minerals
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by 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.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Trump’s divisive 'Board of Peace’
23 januari 2026 · 12 min
Intel shares slide 12 per cent as supply constraints limit growth, and Trump’s “Board of Peace” is dividing the US’s allies. Plus, Iran’s government is seizing properties and businesses after protests rocked the country, and Victoria Craig unpacks next week’s meeting of the Federal Reserve. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Intel shares slide 12 per cent as supply constraints limit growth
Iran seizes properties and businesses in crackdown after unrest
Who wants to join Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’?
Fed chair gender reveal post
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Henry Larson, Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig 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.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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Supreme Court appears sceptical over Fed firing
22 januari 2026 · 12 min
US President Donald Trump has dropped his tariff threat on Greenland, and the FT’s Derek Brower explains how Trump has navigated the World Economic Forum in Davos. Plus, EU lawmakers have postponed the ratification of a trade deal with the Mercosur group of South American economies, and US Supreme Court justices appeared sceptical of Donald Trump’s efforts to sack Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Greenland latest: Trump rules out using force but calls for ‘immediate negotiations’
Trump’s Greenland pivot puts Europe in a bind
Howard Lutnick heckled at Davos dinner as Christine Lagarde walks out
EU lawmakers vote to delay Mercosur trade pact over legal concerns
Supreme Court justices express scepticism over Donald Trump’s attempt to sack Fed’s Lisa Cook
Berkshire Hathaway considers selling $7.7bn stake in Kraft Heinz
Credit: World Economic Forum, Supreme Court of The United States
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. 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
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Greenland standoff rattles markets
21 januari 2026 · 11 min
US equities and the dollar fell in response to transatlantic tension over Greenland, and the FT’s Robin Wigglesworth breaks down the idea of Europe leveraging its US Treasuries to influence President Donald Trump. Plus, Netflix said that the entertainment industry remains “intensely competitive”, and China is selling drone components to Russia and Ukraine. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Dollar and US stocks fall as Trump says ‘no going back’ on Greenland bid
Could Europe really leverage its $12.6tn pile of US assets?
Netflix highlights industry competition as it seeks Warner Bros deal approval
The Chinese suppliers that could decide the drone war in Ukraine
Credit: Reuters
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from 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.
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China's birth rate tumbles to historic low
20 januari 2026 · 13 min
China has registered its lowest number of births since records began. European governments weigh up options to bring down the high cost of their state pensions? Saudi Arabian banks borrow at record pace. Plus, Chinese EV carmakers have their eyes on the UK. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
China registers lowest number of births since records began
China’s GDP grows 5% in 2025 as exports offset weak domestic outlook
Can Europe still afford its generous state pensions?
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Josh Gabert Doyon, and produced by Clare Williamson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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EU readies retaliation for Trump’s Greenland threat
19 januari 2026 · 12 min
As Europe considers retaliation measures to US President Donald Trump’s tariff threat to NATO allies that oppose his Greenland-takeover bid, Denmark seeks to bolster its own relationship with the Arctic island. Plus, the US capture of Venezuela’s president has boosted demand for Latin America political risk cover. And, geopolitics is the topic du jour at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
EU readies €93bn tariffs in retaliation for Trump’s Greenland threat
Denmark’s development bank has ‘huge appetite’ to invest in Greenland, CEO says
Nicolás Maduro ousting boosts demand for Latin America political risk cover
Behind the Money podcast: Davos’ fight for relevance
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Julia Webster and Sonja Hutson. 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.
Credit: NBC, White House, World Economic Forum
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China’s state iron ore buyer flexes muscles
16 januari 2026 · 12 min
The EU is proposing a new way to allow Ukraine to join the bloc, and it was the best year for US investment banks since 2021. Plus, a look into the iron ore market and the role China is playing in it, and a preview of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
EU ‘membership-lite’ plan for Ukraine spooks European capitals
Jamie Dimon warns Trump administration’s attacks on Fed could boost inflation
China’s state iron ore buyer flexes muscles in talks with global miners
Behind the Money podcast: Davos’ fight for relevance
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from 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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Why Japan’s prime minister might call a snap election
15 januari 2026 · 12 min
US President Donald Trump has not ruled out military action in Iran and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to call a snap general election. Plus, Donald Trump’s “unpredictable” policies have prompted bond giant Pimco to diversify away from US assets, and US banks push back against Trump’s credit card cap plans. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Donald Trump says he has received assurances ‘killing in Iran is stopping’
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi to call snap election
Donald Trump’s ‘unpredictable’ policies to fuel multiyear shift from US, Pimco says
Wall Street hits back at Trump credit card cap plans
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London VC’s bet on Revolut pays off
14 januari 2026 · 11 min
Two former senior executives at the collapsed subprime car lender Tricolor Holdings pleaded not guilty to fraud and financial crime charges, and Microsoft is pledging to “pay its way” for its AI data centres. Plus, US inflation stayed at 2.7 per cent in December, and we’ll talk about what Balderton Capital’s early investment in Revolut can teach us about venture capital investment. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Tricolor executives plead not guilty to charges stemming from collapse
Microsoft vows to ‘pay its way’ as it seeks to defuse data centre backlash
US inflation stays at 2.7% in December
Billions from a million: the London VC that hit the jackpot with Revolut
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Markets shrug off investigation into Powell
13 januari 2026 · 13 min
UBS chief executive Sergio Ermotti is planning to step down in April 2027, and Paramount threatened a proxy fight in its latest move to force Warner Bros Discovery back to the negotiating table. Plus, the FT’s Robert Armstrong explains what could come next in US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on the Federal Reserve. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
UBS boss Sergio Ermotti plans to step down in April 2027
Paramount threatens proxy fight in battle for Warner Bros Discovery
What is behind the criminal investigation into Jay Powell?
Former Fed chiefs attack DoJ probe into Jay Powell
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US opens criminal investigation into Fed chair
12 januari 2026 · 12 min
US federal prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell, and civil unrest continues to threaten the Islamic regime in Iran. Plus, earnings season kicks off this week with the bank results. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
US prosecutors investigate Jay Powell over revamp of Fed headquarters
Iran warns US against intervention
Wall Street headed for best investment banking year since pandemic
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Source: Federal Reserve, White House
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Swamp Notes: Why Trump wants to ‘run’ other countries
10 januari 2026 · 22 min
This is a repeat of an episode published on Swamp Notes, a sister podcast of the FT News Briefing on January 9, 2026. Subscribe to Swamp Notes on Apple, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen. Lees meer
After a military operation to capture Venezuela's leader, the Trump administration is seeking influence over other regions across the western hemisphere. The FT’s national editor Edward Luce and US-Europe foreign affairs correspondent Amy Mackinnon share their insights on how Trump and his cabinet have come to embrace the idea of foreign intervention.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Trump really wants Greenland
US says using military is among ‘options’ to acquire Greenland
How the US’s audacious operation to capture Nicolás Maduro unfolded
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Swamp Notes is hosted by Marc Filippino, and produced by Henry Larson. This week’s show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.
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CREDIT: Roll Call, CNN, Democracy Now!
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Iranians protest over economic pain
9 januari 2026 · 13 min
Glencore and Rio Tinto resume mining megamerger talks, protests in Iran over economic conditions are the largest in years, and the US trade deficit narrowed to its lowest level since 2009. Plus, is there a right way for chief executives to exit a company? Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Glencore and Rio Tinto resume talks on mining megadeal
Iran protests spread to neglected hinterlands
US trade deficit slides to lowest level since 2009 in October
Art of the exit: is there a right way for CEOs to quit?
CREDIT: Reuters
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig, and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Michael Lello. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Venezuela’s crumbling oil infrastructure
8 januari 2026 · 12 min
The US wants to control Venezuelan oil sales ‘indefinitely’ but the ‘catastrophic’ state of the Latin American nation’s crude facilities presents several hurdles. Plus, President Donald Trump banned institutional investors from buying single-family homes, and the UK and France pledged to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of sweeping US-backed security guarantees. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
US seeks to control sales of Venezuelan oil ‘indefinitely’
The ‘catastrophic’ state of Venezuela’s oil facilities
Donald Trump moves to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes
France and UK commit to deploying troops under proposed Ukraine peace deal
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A wave of repression in Venezuela
7 januari 2026 · 11 min
Leading asset managers are positioning for a sharp sell-off in US technology stocks, Venezuela’s government has launched a crackdown after the US captured Nicolás Maduro, and the Trump administration is meeting with executives from US oil majors to discuss its strategy for Venezuela. Plus, the FT’s Joe Leahy explains how US involvement in Venezuela could affect China. Lees meer
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Fund managers prepare for ‘reckoning’ in US tech sector
Venezuela launches wave of repression after US seizure of Nicolás Maduro
US oil tankers sail towards Venezuela as risk of production ‘collapse’ looms
China’s influence in US backyard tested by Nicolás Maduro’s downfall
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The investors eyeing Venezuela’s oil
6 januari 2026 · 11 min
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to narco trafficking charges, and smaller private investors are eager to invest in Venezuelan oil. Plus, Chinese carmarkers are expected to increase exports this year, and we’ll look at how south-east Asia has been riding out Trump’s tariff storm. Lees meer
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Maduro pleads not guilty to drug-trafficking charges in New York court
What is Trump’s plan for Venezuelan oil?
Ex-Chevron executive seeks $2bn for Venezuelan oil projects
Chinese car exports set to jump as domestic sales cool
How south-east Asia is riding out Trump’s tariff storm
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Trump plans to ‘run’ Venezuela. What now?
5 januari 2026 · 13 min
US President Donald Trump has warned Venezuela’s defacto leader she must meet America’s demands following Nicolas Maduro’s capture. We explore what Trump hopes to achieve in the Latin American country, and the challenges ahead for its people and resource-rich oil industry. Lees meer
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Trump topples Maduro and vows to ‘run’ Venezuela in stark display of US power
Donald Trump warns Venezuelan rulers as Washington prepares to dictate policy
Washington plans to put oil at the heart of Venezuela’s future
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Predicting 2026: Will the Magnificent 7 tech stocks continue to diverge?
2 januari 2026 · 9 min
Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett predicted that the Magnificent 7 tech stocks were not going to fall, but they wouldn’t ride a lot higher either in 2025. What actually happened was a bit of a mixed bag, and Gillian says that sets these companies up for diverging paths in 2026. The era of an artificial intelligence tide lifting all boats seems to be drawing to an end. Lees meer
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Forecasting the World in 2025
Forecasting the world in 2026
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Predicting 2026: Will Trump and Musk officially reunite?
31 december 2025 · 12 min
Europe’s banking industry could shed 10 per cent of its workforce by 2030. Plus, the FT’s US national editor and columnist Edward Luce predicted America’s president would not fall out with one-time “first buddy”, billionaire Elon Musk in 2025. He explains why they could form a new kind of alliance in 2026. Lees meer
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AI forecast to put 200,000 European banking jobs at risk by 2030
Forecasting the World in 2025
Forecasting the world in 2026
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Credits: The White House, Fox News, CBS, AP
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Predicting 2026: Will Ukraine finally get a peace deal?
30 december 2025 · 9 min
The FT’s Europe editor Ben Hall thought there would be a Ukraine peace deal in 2025. Despite lots of back and forth over ceasefire proposals, an agreement has yet to materialise. The negotiations reveal a lot about the relationship between the west and Russia. Can the countries come to an agreement in 2026? Lees meer
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Forecasting the World in 2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for 50-year US security guarantee for Ukraine
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Trump and Zelenskyy tout progress on peace but ‘thorny’ issues remain
29 december 2025 · 12 min
US President Donald Trump hosted Ukraine’s leader at Mar-a-Lago for high-stakes peace talks but failed to reach a breakthrough. Plus, FT markets columnist Katie Martin predicted that in 2025, the bond market would creak but not break. She explains why it held up and whether that will continue in 2026. Lees meer
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Trump and Zelenskyy talks fail to deliver breakthrough on Ukraine peace deal
Forecasting the World in 2025
Unhedged podcast
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Unhedged: Markets had an incredible year. Can that continue?
26 december 2025 · 37 min
What went right in 2025? What could go wrong in 2026? Recorded for the FT’s digital conference The Global Boardroom, Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong talk with Ian Smith, the FT’s senior markets correspondent, about the incredible resilience of the US stock market, and the challenges ahead. Also, they go long boring companies and short KPop Demon Hunters. Lees meer
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This is a repeat of an episode published on Unhedged, a sister podcast of The FT News Briefing, on Dec. 11, 2025
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The Rachman Review: Europe’s triple shock: Putin, Trump and Xi
25 december 2025 · 29 min
The French pioneer of European integration Jean Monnet believed that Europe would be ‘built in crisis’. The war in Ukraine is putting this theory to the test, once again. Gideon discusses with historian Timothy Garton Ash how European leaders are responding to this latest crisis after the brief ‘holiday from history’ that followed the fall of the Berlin Wall. Lees meer
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Behind the Money: KKR, Bain and private equity’s push into Japan
24 december 2025 · 22 min
When international private equity groups first entered Japan at the turn of the 21st century, newspapers criticised them as vulture funds and politicians steered clear of public contact. Today, it’s a different story. Dozens of buyout groups have set up in the country and the establishment is courting them. The FT’s Tokyo correspondent David Keohane and Tokyo bureau chief Leo Lewis explain why there’s been a shift, and how private equity’s presence may rejuvenate Japanese corporates. Lees meer
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This is a repeat of an episode published on Behind The Money, a sister podcast of FT News Briefing, on November 26, 2025. Follow Behind the Money on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or Spotify.
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Political Fix: Labour's year in review
23 december 2025 · 38 min
This is an episode of Political Fix, the FT weekly podcast that takes you into the corridors of Westminster to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular panel of FT correspondents. Lees meer
It’s been another turbulent year in UK politics. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced down rebellions from within his own party, overseen scandals and sackings, and delivered a constant barrage of bad news from health and housing to small boats and the Budget. He’s fared a little better on the world stage – with successful state visits, securing a comparatively competitive trade deal with Trump, as well as a tentative rapprochement with Europe. But with every international success, Starmer’s standing domestically seems to diminish: he ends the year, on some measures, as the most unpopular PM ever. In this special live episode of Political Fix, host George Parker is joined by Anna Gross, Stephen Bush and Chris Giles to analyse how the Labour party got here – and where it goes next.
This is a repeat of an episode published on Political Fix, a sister podcast of FT News Briefing, on December 12, 2025
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Tech Tonic: Defying death
22 december 2025 · 36 min
How much do we really know about ageing? For decades, scientists have been trying to understand the biology of the ageing process - what happens to our bodies as we get older? And is it possible to slow that process down or even stop it all together? Lees meer
In this series of Tech Tonic, the FT’s Hannah Kuchler and Michael Peel look into the past, present and future of longevity - the wellness movement focused on extending and bettering your quality of life. Episode 1 follows Hannah as she speaks with UCL professor David Gems about the history of ageing research, and then with longevity researcher Matt Kaeberlein to discuss how the industry has developed - including current drugs that could have anti-ageing effects. Plus, Michael visits the Reviv clinic in London where he experiences, first hand, the growing consumer interest in the longevity craze.
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The Wolf-Krugman Exchange: Power, plutocracy and political economy
21 december 2025 · 44 min
In this final episode of their series for the FT's The Economics Show, FT chief economics commentator Martin Wolf and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman consider listeners’ questions and comments ranging from a critique of globalisation, increasing inequality and plutocracy, the global appetite for US federal debt, China’s economic future and much more. Lees meer
This is a repeat of an episode published on The Economics Show, a sister podcast of FT News Briefing, on December 17, 2025
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Produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Tom Hannen is the video editor. Sound design and original music by Breen Turner.
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Claer Barrett on spending wisely during the holidays
19 december 2025 · 12 min
The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also the most expensive. Between gifts, food and travel, people can end up spending a lot of money this year. The Financial Times’ consumer editor Claer Barrett explains why people are feeling the pinch this season and what they can do about it. Lees meer
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Economists warn of flaws in US inflation report
FT Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign
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India’s central bank governor cheers ‘goldilocks’ economy
18 december 2025 · 12 min
BP chief executive Murray Auchincloss has said he will step down after less than two years in the role, India’s central bank governor expects the country’s interest rates to remain low for a ‘long period’, and UK inflation fell more than expected to an eight-month low of 3.2 per cent. Plus, global companies are seeking private equity partners in China to take on their local operations as they grapple with an increasingly competitive local market. Lees meer
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BP picks Woodside boss Meg O’Neill as new chief executive
India’s central bank governor signals rates to stay low for ‘long period’
UK inflation falls more than expected to 3.2% in November
Global brands seek private equity partners to save their China businesses
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JPMorgan swaps cash for Treasuries
17 december 2025 · 11 min
Investors are snapping up Venezuela’s defaulted debt, JPMorgan Chase has withdrawn almost $350bn in cash from its account at the Federal Reserve since 2023, and the US unemployment rate rose to its highest level in more than four years. Plus, global asset managers’ cash holdings have fallen to a record low in a sign of investors’ bullishness about the AI-fuelled stock market rally. Lees meer
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Investors pile into Venezuelan debt in regime change bet
JPMorgan pulls $350bn from Federal Reserve to buy up Treasuries
Bullish investors pile into stocks as cash levels sink to record low
US unemployment rate hits four-year high of 4.6%
Fifa offers cheaper World Cup tickets in response to outcry
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EU-Mercosur trade deal hangs in the balance
16 december 2025 · 11 min
Shell’s merger chief departed after a bid to acquire rival BP was quashed internally, and the EU’s top trade official warns the bloc would lose global credibility if it fails to approve its trade deal with the Mercosur group of South American countries. Plus, Brussels plans to scrap the EU’s 2035 combustion engine ban, and hedge funds and trading firms are piling into physical commodities markets in search of new sources of returns. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Shell mergers chief departed after CEO blocked bid for BP
EU will lose face if it rejects Mercosur deal, warns trade commissioner
Brussels plans to scrap 2035 combustion engine ban
Hedge funds pile into commodities in search of fresh source of returns
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Investors hunt for protection against AI debt bust
15 december 2025 · 12 min
A terror attack on a Jewish event in Sydney kills more than a dozen people. Plus, investors are increasingly concerned about how much debt is funding the AI boom, world leaders meet to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine, and it’s a big week for US economic data. And: The FT’s ‘Behind the Money’ podcast looks into whistleblowing in the UK. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Gunmen who killed 15 in Sydney attack on Jewish festival were father and son
Investors seek protection from risk of AI debt bust
Ukraine offers to drop Nato membership demands
Behind the Money podcast
Investors will have to wait until new year for clear data on US economy
Bank of England set to cut rates to 3.75% as economic data eases inflation concerns
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Persis Love and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Disney and OpenAI team up
12 december 2025 · 12 min
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon is sentenced to 15 years in prison on two counts of fraud, and the Walt Disney Company will allow OpenAI to use its characters in its flagship products. Plus, football fans are outraged over ticket prices for next year’s World Cup. And, you’ll meet the hardliner who wants to make Chile great again. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Crypto founder Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison
Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI
Football fans condemn ‘betrayal’ over ‘extortionate’ World Cup ticket prices
The hardliner who wants to make Chile great again
Friedrich Merz offers to host Ukraine talks so deal not done ‘above Europe’s head’
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Fed cuts rates amid growing division
11 december 2025 · 11 min
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point, and Oracle shares fell on Wednesday after it reported disappointing revenues. Plus, there’s one conglomerate in Abu Dhabi dominating the economy and its ownership is in the hands of the royal family. Lees meer
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Federal Reserve cuts rates to lowest level in three years in divisive decision
Oracle shares slide as data centre spending mounts
How Abu Dhabi’s economy came to be dominated by IHC
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Sonja Hutson, and produced by Fiona Symon and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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Australia is first country to ban social media for children
10 december 2025 · 12 min
EU countries want to fast-track a decision to indefinitely immobilise up to €210bn in Russian sovereign assets, investors have increased bets that interest rates in major economies could diverge next year, and Berlin stands ready to throw its weight behind a German candidate to be the next president of the European Central Bank. Plus, Australia is now the first country in the world to restrict social media access for kids under the age of 16. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Trump gives Zelenskyy ‘days’ to respond to peace proposal
EU races to bypass Viktor Orbán on Russia assets before summit
Investors increase bets on ECB rate rise in threat to dollar
Germany sees high hurdles to winning ECB presidency
The countdown to the world’s first social media ban for children
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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
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A double bubble for gold and US equities
9 december 2025 · 11 min
Paramount has launched a $108bn hostile bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery, US natural gas prices are soaring as the country ships record amounts of the fuel overseas, and US President Donald Trump says Nvidia will be allowed to send its H200 chips to China. Plus, retail investors are helping drive gold and US stocks towards “bubble” territory, the Bank for International Settlements has warned. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
Paramount gatecrashes Warner Bros-Netflix deal with $108bn hostile bid
Surging gas prices worsen affordability crisis for Americans
Nvidia can sell H200 AI chips to China, Donald Trump says
Retail investors help drive gold and US stocks to bubble territory, BIS warns
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Federal Reserve set for divisive final 2025 rate decision
8 december 2025 · 13 min
Europe seeks to rally support for Ukraine as US pressure builds, and there’s likely to be plenty of debate ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final rate decision of the year. Plus, how Netflix’s blockbuster Warner Brothers Discovery buy could reshape entertainment. Lees meer
Mentioned in this podcast:
European allies to rally support for Ukraine as US pressure mounts
France shielding €18bn Russian asset pot from EU ‘reparations loan’ push
Fed expected to cut rates despite deep divisions over US economic outlook
Donald Trump drives historic shift of power from investors to boardrooms
Hollywood fears job cuts as opposition to Netflix-Warner deal grows
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Big Four maintains stranglehold on UK audits
5 december 2025 · 12 min
The Big Four accounting firms maintained their iron grip on auditing the UK’s largest companies last year, the industry watchdog has found. Plus, Japan’s economic normalisation could impact global bond markets. Lees meer
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Big Four maintain stranglehold on biggest UK audits
US senators seek to block Nvidia sales of advanced chips to China
Japan’s economic normalisation will affect global liquidity
Japanese 10-year bond yields rise to highest level since 2007
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