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Financial Times

A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available every weekday morning.
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FT News Briefing

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.

Mentioned in this podcast:

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

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 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 faces backlash on immigration crackdown after shooting

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. 

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

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 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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Trump’s divisive 'Board of Peace’

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.

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

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 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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Supreme Court appears sceptical over Fed firing

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. 

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

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 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.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Greenland standoff rattles markets

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.

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?

Josh Gabert Doyon: https://www.ft.com/josh-gabert-doyon

Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts 

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. 

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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China's birth rate tumbles to historic low

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.

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 

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 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

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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EU readies retaliation for Trump’s Greenland threat

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. 

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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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 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. 

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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China’s state iron ore buyer flexes muscles

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. 

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

FT subscription sale 

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 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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Why Japan’s prime minister might call a snap election

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. 

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

FT subscription sale 

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 Fiona Symon and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Michael Lello and 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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London VC’s bet on Revolut pays off

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. 

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

FT subscription sale 

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 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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Markets shrug off investigation into Powell

US stocks stay fairly flat after Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifies in Congress, a Ukrainian-made drone hits an oil refinery in Russia, and the International Energy Agency says investing $25 billion annually could lead to universal electricity access in Africa by the end of the decade. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Jay Powell warns US recession is ‘certainly a possibility’

‘Kamikaze’ drone strike hits oil refinery in southern Russia

Africa needs $25bn a year of investment to boost energy provision, says IEA chief

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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