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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. 5 HR AGO

    UK bond vigilantes ride again

    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.  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’ Get in touch with us at podcasts@ft.com  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 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.  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Gulf dealmaking machine hits the brakes

    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.  Mentioned in this podcast: 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  The Rachman Review podcast Credit: Associated Press  We want to hear from you! What do you like about FTNB? What would you like to hear more of? Reach out to us at podcasts@ft.com 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 Katya Kumkova, 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.

    10 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Starmer fights for political survival

    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.  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 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 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.  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  4. Political Fix Election special: snap analysis

    4 DAYS AGO

    Political Fix Election special: snap analysis

    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. Have a question for the panel? We’re planning a question and answer episode on Monday May 11. Email your questions to politicalfix@ft.com Follow Lucy on X: @LOS_Fisher, and Bluesky: @lucyfisher.ft.com; Jim @PickardJE; Stephen @stephenkb & @stephenkb.bsky.social and Jen @JenWilliamsMEN and @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social Want more?  UK elections: Labour suffers heavy losses as Reform surges Four things we learnt in the UK elections Scale of defeat should shake ‘big two’ parties into serious action Keir Starmer defies calls to quit after heavy Labour council losses UK local and devolved elections: Hour-by-hour guide to key results In Labour’s bleak moment, Andy Burnham relishes his own Sign up here for Stephen Bush's morning newsletter Inside Politics for straight-talking insight into the stories that matter, plus puns and tongue (mostly) in cheek. Get 30 days free. Presented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Clare Williamson. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Original music and mix by Breen Turner. The broadcast engineers were Andrew Giorgiades and Petros Gioumpasis. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s global head of Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    GameStop’s wild bid for eBay

    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. 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? Political Fix podcast 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 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 Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  6. 6 DAYS AGO

    LVMH looks to shrink its luxury empire

    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.  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 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 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.  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min

  7. 6 MAY

    Could the US scrap quarterly reporting?

    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.  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 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 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. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min

  8. 5 MAY

    Disney’s new CEO faces first challenge

    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. 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 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 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.  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
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