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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 US has launched new strikes on Iran, Ireland’s burning through its corporate tax bonanza, and the European Central Bank is trying to rein in fintech Revolut’s “self-guided missiles” in the region. Plus, the FT’s George Hammond breaks down whether public market investors believe Elon Musk’s SpaceX can reach its ambitious goals ahead of its initial public offering. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Ireland told to rein in spending of corporate tax windfall

ECB moved to rein in Revolut’s ‘self-guided missiles’ in Europe

SpaceX’s $1.78tn IPO asks investors to buy Musk’s moonshots

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 Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. 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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SpaceX shoots for the moon with $1.78tn IPO

OpenAI filed to go public, Wall Street stocks rebounded on Monday, and top BP investors and former executives are concerned the UK oil major may lose momentum in its restructuring plan. Plus, Israel’s strikes on Lebanon are putting the US between a rock and a hard place.

Mentioned in this podcast:

OpenAI files to go public in blockbuster listing

Wall Street stocks rebound after AI-led rout

BP investors push for clarity over ousting of chair

Israel attacks Beirut days after Trump’s showdown with Netanyahu

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu replay 1982 Beirut stand-off

Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon

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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 Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. 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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Israel’s war strategy strains relations with US

Iran and Israel trade fire testing a two-month ceasefire, and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Pyongyang for his first trip to North Korea in seven years. Plus, software buyout deals have collapsed to the lowest levels since the Covid-19 pandemic, and the head of the OECD has warned governments around the world not to go it alone in taxing large multinationals.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Israel launches retaliatory air strikes on Iran

Trump says Netanyahu will have ‘no choice’ but to accept a deal with Iran

Software buyout deals collapse to lowest level since pandemic after AI rout

Xi Jinping heads to North Korea for first trip in 7 years

OECD chief urges governments not to go it alone on digital taxation

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 Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. 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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China’s President Xi visits North Korea to talk nuclear programme

SpaceX will go public next week with the largest retail allocation ever attempted in a megacap IPO, and India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party is challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Plus, the FT’s Ciara Nugent explains the safety concerns swirling around World Cup host city Guadalajara as the tournament approaches.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Elon Musk’s SpaceX lines up retail investors for record IPO allocation

India’s viral ‘cockroach party’ challenges Narendra Modi

India’s ‘cockroach’ party founder plans protests over exam furore

The Mexican cartel stronghold preparing to host the World Cup

World Cup sparks betting battle between bookmakers and prediction markets

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 Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Can a Mexican cartel stronghold host the World Cup?

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund is swapping foreign CEOs for local ones and Reed Hastings officially steps down from the board of Netflix. Plus, FT-Nikkei names Boston as the best US city for foreign investment. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

​​Saudi wealth fund replaces foreign CEOs with locals

Netflix’s Reed Hastings: an icon of good leadership and bad governance

Boston tops FT-Nikkei ranking as global companies seek skilled workers

Americans lead AI data centre backlash, global poll finds

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 Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. 

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Why foreign investors love Boston

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that creates a “voluntary framework” for the US to gain early access to cutting-edge AI models, and the conviction of short seller Andrew Left may change how investors take positions. Plus, gold has overtaken US Treasuries as the world’s top reserve asset, and we’ll look at how Deutsche Bank moved past its reputation as the sick bank of Europe. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Donald Trump signs watered-down AI vetting order after Maga infighting

Short seller Andrew Left found guilty of securities fraud

Gold replaces US Treasuries as world’s top reserve asset, ECB says

How Deutsche Bank learned to stop chasing America

Shipping tycoon prefers $200,000 fee to cross Strait of Hormuz to ‘this hassle’

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 Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. It was edited and hosted by Marc Filippino. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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How Deutsche Bank got its groove back

The US is in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, and Anthropic might make its powerful cyber security tool Mythos available outside the US and the UK. Plus, Iran suspended peace talks with Washington, and the FT’s Oliver Barnes explains the significance of Berkshire Hathaway’s first major acquisition since Warren Buffett’s retirement. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe

Anthropic offers EU access to Mythos

EU pushes for ‘tech sovereignty’ to cut reliance on US

Iran suspends peace talks and threatens ‘closure’ of Strait of Hormuz

Berkshire buys homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $8.5bn in Abel’s first big deal

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

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

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Katya Kumkova and Saffeya Ahmed. It was edited and hosted by Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. 

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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What Berkshire’s life after Buffett looks like

Intel wants to challenge rivals with a new AI chip, young people are sceptical of artificial intelligence, the inflation shock from the US-Israeli war on Iran is set to fall short of the 2022 price surge, and the EU is worried as China builds an industrial base in Morocco. Plus, Colombians went to the polls yesterday to vote for their next president. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Intel targets Nvidia with new AI chip by year end

‘More harmful than helpful’: young people sour on AI

Iran war inflation shock set to fall short of 2022 surge

EU frets as China builds an industrial base in Morocco

Colombia vote to deliver verdict on leftist experiment

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

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

Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig. It was produced by Katya Kumkova and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. 

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Intel looks to level up in AI race

Washington is nearing a deal to extend its ceasefire with Iran by 60 days, and investors are rushing to gain exposure to SpaceX in a “speculative frenzy” ahead of its expected IPO. Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to take control of at least 70 per cent of Gaza, and Robinhood is launching a feature that will enable clients to use AI chatbots for share trading. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Washington nearing deal to extend Iran ceasefire, US officials say

Investors race to get exposure to SpaceX ahead of IPO

Benjamin Netanyahu orders Israeli forces to take control of 70% of Gaza

Robinhood to let investors use AI chatbots for share trading

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

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 Katya Kumkova. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. 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.

SpaceX IPO ignites an investor frenzy

Oil prices fell sharply after Iranian state television broadcast details of a peace proposal, mass drone production has turned the war effort around for Ukraine, and the European Central Bank warned US President Donald Trump risks triggering a financial crisis. Plus, AI opens the door for smaller, well-funded challengers to take market share from Big Four consultancies. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Oil falls as Iranian state television reports details of peace proposal

Russian banks to arm themselves against Ukrainian drones

Ukraine is turning the tables

Trump risks triggering financial crisis with Iran war, warns ECB

How AI threatens the giants of consulting

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

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 Katya Kumkova. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. 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.

How Ukraine’s drones turned the tables

Nvidia will return more than $80bn to shareholders, and Donald Trump attracted ire this week with the creation of a $1.8bn “anti-weaponisation fund”. Plus, OpenAI is getting ready to go public, and Africa’s Ebola outbreak has health officials worried about pandemic preparedness. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Nvidia to return more than $80bn to shareholders as it reaps rewards of AI boom

China banned Nvidia’s gaming chip during Jensen Huang’s visit

How will Trump deploy his $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund’?

OpenAI readies IPO filing to list as soon as September

DR Congo races to halt spread of Ebola

Lethal Ebola virus outbreak triggers urgent international quest for vaccine

Want to get in touch? Email 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, Fiona Symon. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Trump’s new $1.8bn fund under fire

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