FT News Briefing

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A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available every weekday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 15 MIN. SIDEN

    Defence stocks drop despite US-Iran war

    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.  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 Political Fix podcast Credit: C-SPAN, Federal Reserve Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min.

  2. 1 DAG SIDEN

    Life under Iran’s digital blackout

    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.  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! Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts  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. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min.

  3. 2 DAGE SIDEN

    Private equity deals where the seller is also the buyer

    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.  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 Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts  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. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min.

  4. 3 DAGE SIDEN

    Senior Republican clears path for next Fed chair

    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.  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 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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min.

  5. 6 DAGE SIDEN

    BP’s major setback

    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.  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 Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min.

  6. 23. APR.

    The AI digital divide

    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. 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 Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts  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. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min.

  7. 22. APR.

    Senators grill Kevin Warsh in Fed chair hearing

    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.  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  Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts  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.  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min.

  8. 21. APR.

    MPs chastise Starmer over Mandelson scandal

    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. 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  Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min.
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A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available every weekday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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