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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.
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FT News Briefing

Xi Jinping said the US and China should avoid being drawn into a “conflict” in remarks at the White House, and Brussels has warned Britain needs to raise tariffs on Chinese cars if it wants to avoid barriers that would hit crucial exports. Plus, dozens of foreign officials walked out of the UN General Assembly as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his address, and the FT’s Kate Duguid explains what the bond market sell-off means for US mortgage rates and the health of the economy.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Xi Jinping says US and China must ‘coexist in peace’ in historic White House visit

US mortgage rates breach 7% as affordability pressures mount 

EU urges UK to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to avoid ‘made in Europe’ barriers

Subway rival bets hot sandwiches will sell in UK’s ‘cold and rain’

Credit: United Nations, White House

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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 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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Bond rout pushes US mortgage rates past 7%

US Treasury yields soared on Wednesday, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran was prepared to negotiate with the US, and the FT’s Sam Fleming explains why the UK budget is in a tight spot. Plus, billions of dollars of Rosneft’s foreign earnings were funnelled through a Kremlin-backed money-laundering network, and Syria’s search for justice for Assad-era crimes could spark more unrest.

Mentioned in this podcast:

US Treasury yields soar most since ‘liberation day’ tariffs shook markets

Treasury open to smaller fiscal headroom to reduce tax hikes

The FT’s Budget dashboard: the data confronting Chancellor John Healey

Rosneft billions fed Kremlin-backed money laundering network

Syria: a dangerous search for justice

Crime and punishment in the Middle East

Credit: PBS

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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 editor is Marc Filippino. 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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US Treasury yields soar

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will discuss a potential extension of their trade war truce this week, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Trump for the first time, and the cost of hiring an oil supertanker has passed $1.2mn a day for the first time on routes between the Middle East and Asia. Plus, billionaire financier Todd Boehly has secured the backing of the US government and Gulf power brokers with ties to the Trump family to bid for the international assets of Lukoil.

Mentioned in this podcast:

What happened to the US’s China hawks?

What Xi Jinping wants from his summit with Donald Trump

Donald Trump rejects ‘globalist scheme’ in blow to Andy Burnham’s plan for AI guidelines

Oil tanker costs hit record $1.2mn a day as Iran war disrupts shipping

US government and Gulf billionaires back Todd Boehly bid for Lukoil assets

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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 editor is Marc Filippino. 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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Will Trump and Xi extend their trade truce?

Standard Chartered, Citigroup and other international banks have handled billions of dollars from a Kremlin-backed fintech company that tricked its way into the global financial system, and Polymarket is lobbying to win over European financial watchdogs. Plus, Germany’s election might impact the EU’s budget.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Kremlin-backed forgery scheme moved $6.9bn through global banks

Polymarket starts European lobbying blitz to win over financial watchdogs

Merz’s woes cast doubt over EU’s €2tn budget 

Philippines’ ube export ban threatens end of purple patch

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 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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How a Russian forgery scheme evaded sanctions

German chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a crisis of confidence as exit polls show his party missed the threshold for representation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The right-wing Alternative for Germany won there instead. Plus, Volkswagen is getting the boot from the Eurostoxx50 index. And Georgia’s Senator Jon Ossoff attempts to revitalise moderate politics in the upcoming US midterms.

Mentioned in this podcast:

German chancellor Merz vows to stay on despite ‘disaster’ in regional elections

Jon Ossoff’s Georgia race stirs talk of 2028 US presidential audition

Volkswagen ejected from European blue-chip index in blow to crisis-hit carmaker

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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 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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Germany’s Merz vows to stay despite ‘disaster’

The Venezuelan government and the country’s opposition are close to reaching an agreement to transfer the central bank’s gold reserves, critics are scrutinising donations to UK Reform by crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, and Glencore has suspended one of its senior executives in the wake of an escalating scandal. Plus, OpenAI’s listing delay raises stakes for SoftBank’s $50bn data centre IPO.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Venezuela nears deal to move $4bn gold reserve to New York

Reform UK’s mega-donor backed a friend’s libel claim. Now he controls her home

Glencore suspends senior executive in review of ties to iron ore trader

OpenAI’s listing delay raises stakes for SoftBank’s $50bn data centre IPO

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. 

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Reform UK mega-donors stir controversy

The Federal Reserve has raised rates for the first time since 2023, and the EU has asked China to restrict exports of hybrid cars as part of a deal to prevent a trade war. Plus, AI has revolutionized warfare.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Federal Reserve defies Donald Trump with first rate rise since 2023

EU asks China to voluntarily limit car exports

Von der Leyen to paint EU as the only port in a global geopolitical storm

AI is transforming warfare. But not making it easier to win

Credit: Federal Reserve

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. 

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Fed interest rate rises are back

US and Chinese experts meet to discuss mitigating AI risks despite an ongoing tech rivalry, and US megadonors are largely backing Republicans in this midterm election season. Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney strikes out on his pitch for a “unique alliance” between Canada and the EU, and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is expected to be Africa’s biggest IPO.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Can the US and China work together on AI risk?

US billionaires line up to bankroll Republicans’ election push

EU rebuffs Mark Carney’s ‘unique alliance’ with Canada

The $1.6bn IPO that could draw millions of Nigerians to the stock market

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.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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US billionaires bankroll Republican election push

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

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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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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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.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Fed and BoJ expect rate hikes as US bond market flails

Saudi Arabia’s finance minister says the world’s richest countries are close to unlocking additional IMF funds for low-income nations, Amazon has launched an online delivery service offering big discounts for prescription medicine in the US, and Unilever is aiming to increase its annual sales of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives to €1bn in five to seven years. Plus, the FT’s US markets reporter, Colby Smith, explains why the Financial Stability Board is pinning hedge funds with some of the blame for the US Treasury market chaos in March. 

G20 nearing IMF funding boost for developing nations, Saudi minister says 

ft.com/content/f211194f-5c19-4ab1-b47f-a4d6caa88f36?

Amazon launches online pharmacy in challenge to traditional retailers

https://www.ft.com/content/f45c4956-108f-4b69-b115-c73cfc55f0e3

Unilever aims for €1bn sales from plant-based products by 2027

ft.com/content/0a1e5e3d-a34d-44bb-a350-75f3e8700673?

Hedge funds under scrutiny over role in March bond market ructions

https://www.ft.com/content/5bab4156-54fd-41ab-b067-794c3050c8cd

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G20 nears funding boost for low-income countries, Amazon online pharmacy, FSB report

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