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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

Tech stocks fell yesterday as markets reacted to ongoing talk of an AI apocalypse, industrial America is contending with a fresh wave of supply chain inflation, and foreign investors are now buying more US stocks than government bonds. Plus, China has implemented sweeping new controls on overseas travel for Chinese citizens. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

US manufacturers hit by fresh burst of supply chain cost inflation

Ten-year Treasury yield hits 5% for first time since 2023

Foreign investors prefer US stocks to Treasuries as debt worries grow

Why delaying an AI doomsday would benefit investors too

China tightens control of overseas travel in sweeping new law

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

The FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Alex Higgins. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. 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.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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What an AI slowdown could mean for investors

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent’s interventions in the American bond market haven’t worked so far, but could interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan this week change things? Plus, Russia hit a Ukrainian train line moments after foreign dignitaries transited it, and the FT’s Zehra Munir explains how protesters cancelled a data centre project in Virginia. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Warsh and Trump on collision course as investors expect Fed to raise rates

Scott Bessent fails to break ‘fever’ in US bond market

Russia strikes Ukrainian train line moments after foreign dignitaries pass

The civil war in Data Centre Alley

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

The FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. 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.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Fed and BoJ expect rate hikes as US bond market flails

US long-term borrowing costs surged to their highest level in more than two decades, and Gulf foreign ministers plan to meet their Iranian counterpart to negotiate a deal temporarily managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Brics – the developing world’s answer to the G7 – meets this weekend during a unique moment of opportunity to remake the global order.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Global bond sell-off reignites as oil jumps to $107

Iran and Gulf states to meet in push for Hormuz deal

Houthis capture Red Sea port in blow to Saudis

Virgin Media O2 owners target £600mn in cost cuts

Time for the Brics

Want to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.com

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

The FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Alex Higgins. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. 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. 

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Oil hits $108 ahead of Iran’s meeting with Gulf states

US government bond yields jumped to their highest level in almost three years, and the Japanese yen has strengthened this week. Plus, the IMF ditched a top candidate for chief economist at the last minute, and AI is writing the playbook for venture capital. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

US Treasury yields jump as plans for $6bn buybacks disappoint investors

‘I am the house now’: Bessent warns currency traders not to bet against yen

IMF ditched top candidate for chief economist job over Trump tariff remarks

Moonshot capitalism: AI rewrites the venture capital playbook

The Dorchester hotel to sell Qatari sheikh’s car over unpaid £460,000 bill

Want to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.com

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

The FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. 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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AI rewrites the venture capital playbook

Chinese tech giant Huawei faces a US racketeering trial. Bankers for Anthropic and OpenAI push for top-tier credit ratings. Plus, the EU signals greater openness to mega mergers.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Was Huawei’s rise built on crime? A US jury will decide

Want to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.com

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

The FT News Briefing was produced by Josh Gabert-Doyon, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, and Mischa Frankl-Duval. Our show was mixed by Breen Turner. Additional help from Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa and Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips 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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Is the global maritime order breaking down?

Alternative for Germany (AfD) is projected to surge to first place in regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, John Ternus faces his first test as Apple CEO, and the US and Ukraine held talks on how to end the conflict with Russia. Plus, defence officials think Europe isn’t deterring Moscow’s “hybrid” war. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Far-right AfD surges in German state elections

John Ternus’s first test at Apple: selling a $2,000 foldable iPhone

Trump envoys hold talks with Zelenskyy in Kyiv after meeting Putin in Moscow

Europe failing to deter Russia’s ‘hybrid’ war, warn defence officials

Want to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.com

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

The FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Alex Higgins. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. 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.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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A foldable iPhone: John Ternus’s first test as Apple CEO

US trade representative Jamieson Greer is President Donald Trump’s top trade official. He has played a critical role in negotiations between Washington and its trading partners. This includes recent talks with Canada, whose retaliatory tariffs against the US go into effect later this week. 

The FT's Aime Williams sat down with Greer for a wide-ranging interview. They covered everything from the trade war with Ottawa, friction points with the UK, to Trump’s expected meeting with China’s leader Xi Jinping later this month. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

UK is failing to capitalise on Brexit, says top Trump trade official

Trump tariff tracker: US trade, markets and the economy

Want to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.com

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

The FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Alex Higgins. Additional help from Kelly Garry, Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. 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. 

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Extended chat: Top US trade official defends Trump’s record

The US trade representative says the UK is choosing the EU over America and Deutsche Bank organised almost $1bn of loans to a Hollywood studio landlord now in default. Plus, Nvidia has agreed to buy AI model platform Hugging Face for $13bn, and a look at how chicken became the world’s favourite protein.

Mentioned in this podcast:

UK-EU alignment is ‘problem’ for US trade deal, says top Trump official

Deutsche Bank led $1bn of troubled lending to Hollywood studio landlord

Nvidia to buy open-source AI platform Hugging Face for $13bn

Hugging Face attack is a wake-up call about the risks of AI

FT Series: Big Chicken

Want to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.com

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

The FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. 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.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Top US trade official reveals ‘problem’ in UK negotiations

Auditors warned Guggenheim Partners about weak controls within its business, and Uber is teaming up with driver unions to try to slow the rollout of robotaxis. Plus, US oil major Chevron and Italy’s Eni are boosting investment in oil production in Venezuela.

Mentioned in this podcast:

KPMG warned Guggenheim unit over deficiencies in internal controls

Uber allies with driver unions in bid to slow robotaxi rollout

Chevron to double Venezuela oil production with $7bn pledge

Want to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.com

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

The FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. 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. 

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Uber teams up with driver unions to fight robotaxis

An FT investigation found Russia has been secretly helping Iran develop advanced supersonic cruise missiles, the US launched fresh strikes on Iran, and the global bond sell-off deepened on Tuesday. Plus, AI groups are racing to address the risk that future models could help users create bioweapons. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Russia secretly helping Iran develop supersonic cruise missiles

US launches further strikes on Iran as conflict flares up

Global bond sell-off deepens amid inflation fears

‘All it will take is one screw-up’: AI groups race to limit bioweapon risks

Want to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.com

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

The FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Alex Higgins. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. 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.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Russia secretly helping Iran develop supersonic missiles

US political parties develop new technology that will access voters through the phone contacts of their supporters, OECD data shows the European Union is hit hard by the global trade slowdown and premium economy class overtakes business on several airline carriers as the most profitable seats. Plus, the latest on Japan South Korea tensions. The FT’s Edward White explains why South Korean forced labour victims are being lobbied to drop their claims for reparations.
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