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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

US stock markets rebounded on Monday, and the Netherlands has taken control of a Chinese-owned semiconductor company. Plus, US President Donald Trump visited Jerusalem on Monday to celebrate the release of Israel’s hostages, and Europe’s lagging IPO market is starting to pick back up. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

US stocks rebound after Donald Trump takes softer tone on China

Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia

Trump arrives in Egypt after hailing ‘historic dawn of a new Middle East’

European IPO markets show signs of revival

Economics Nobel Prize awarded for explaining innovation-driven growth

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Ethan Plotkin and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. The FT’s acting co-head of audio 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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The Netherlands takes over Chinese-owned chipmaker

US President Donald Trump has threatened new “large scale” export controls on China, and Wall Street’s investment banks just wrapped up a record-breaking quarter. Plus, dozens of European lawmakers are earning income from side hustles connected to their legislative responsibilities, and OpenAI’s ownership structure is making it harder for the company to raise money. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

China blames Trump and US for escalating trade war

Wall Street investment banking revenues poised to top $9bn 

Scores of MEPs hold side jobs in sectors where they steer EU laws

Who owns OpenAI? blockbuster deals complicate investor payouts 

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Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Ethan Plotkin, Josh Gabert-Doyon, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. The FT’s acting co-head of audio 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 ups the trade war ante

The Israeli government approved the US-brokered deal for a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, the US Treasury has intervened in Argentina’s currency market, and Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted plans to cut about a quarter of its workforce. Plus, the FT’s Katie Martin explains why the good vibes in the markets are really just investors running on fumes. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire deal and hostage release

Ørsted to cut quarter of workforce after US setbacks

US Treasury intervenes in Argentina’s currency market

Brace for a market melt-up

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Josh Gabert-Doyon, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Michael Lello and David da Silva. The FT’s acting co-head of audio 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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Israel approves ceasefire plan

Donald Trump has said Israel and Hamas have agreed the first step in his plan for a Gaza ceasefire, and Washington wants its companies exempt from EU climate rules. Plus, Chinese customs agents are going after a wide range of US semiconductor tech, and central bankers around the world are facing criticism for a widely used monetary tool. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed first phase of Gaza peace plan

US demands EU dismantle green regulations in threat to trade deal

China launches customs crackdown on Nvidia AI chips

The populist shadow hanging over central banks and QE

The FT News Briefing has been nominated for Signal’s listener’s choice award for best Daily Podcast. Vote for us here! 

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Ethan Plotkin, Fiona Symon, Lucy Baldwin, and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Michael Lello. The FT’s acting co-head of audio 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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Quantitative easing is under the microscope

A UBS fund has 30 per cent of its portfolio tied to the failed First Brands Group, and carmakers across much of the world are scaling back on electric vehicle plans. Plus, international investors are returning to China’s start-up scene, in addition to assets across emerging markets. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

UBS fund holds 30% exposure linked to First Brands

Why carmakers are falling back in love with petrol

Global investors stage cautious return to Chinese start-ups

Emerging markets roar back with biggest stock rally in 15 years

The FT News Briefing has been nominated for Signal’s listener’s choice award for best Daily Podcast. Vote for us here! 

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Ethan Plotkin, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kelly Garry and Michael Lello. The FT’s acting co-head of audio 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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Carmakers are falling back in love with petrol

EU governments have agreed to limit the travel of Russian diplomats, analysts are worried about a flurry of circular AI deals, and France lost another prime minister after less than a month in office. Plus, why the weaker dollar is helping big US exporters, while domestic-focused companies lose out.

Mentioned in this podcast:

EU to curb Russian diplomats’ travel as suspected spy attacks mount

OpenAI targets 10% AMD stake via multibillion-dollar chip deal

France in fresh political and market turmoil after prime minister resigns

Multinationals race ahead as dollar slump divides US stock market

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, and Lulu Smyth. Additional help from Alexander Higgins, Michael Lello and David da Silva. The FT’s acting co-head of audio 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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OpenAI’s circular deals

Israel and Hamas head into crunch-time negotiations in Cairo, and Japan’s prospective new prime minister will have work to do to bring her party back together. Plus, Europe is facing a flood of cheap Chinese textile imports, and investors are piling into an unproven technology to power the US artificial intelligence boom. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Israel and Hamas prepare for crunch ceasefire talks

Japan gears up for ‘Takaichi trade’ as first female leader prepares for power

China reroutes clothes exports to Europe after US tariffs upset trade

US and investors gambling on unproven nuclear technology, warn experts

Billionaire beef baron warns US not producing enough to satisfy protein craze

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Ethan Plotkin, Victoria Craig, Katya Kumkova, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Alex Higgins and Peter Barber. The FT’s acting co-head of audio 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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Will Japan’s next PM revive Abenomics?

Description: The US will provide Ukraine with new intelligence, the American company behind Fico homebuyer credit scores is shaking up the mortgage industry, and Tesla’s global deliveries hit a new record in the third quarter. Plus, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman has sidelined hardliners and sought to remake Islam in a country long seen as exporting radicalism. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

US to provide intel to guide Ukrainian long-range missile attacks on Russia

Credit bureaus snubbed in ‘Fico’ plan to sell mortgage scores direct to users

Tesla sales hit record as US buyers rush to beat end of tax credits

How Mohammed bin Salman curbed Saudi Arabia’s clerics

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Katya Kumkova, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello and David da Silva. The FT’s acting co-head of audio 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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Saudi Arabia’s push to liberalise

Sales of Chinese electric-car maker BYD fell for the first time in 19 months in September, the US government shutdown is not likely to affect interest rates, and a fresh bout of jitters is shaking Argentina’s financial markets. Plus, a nascent solar revolution is taking hold in Africa’s largest oil-producing nation, Nigeria. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

BYD monthly sales fall for first time since early 2024

US government shutdown unlikely to prompt deeper Fed cuts

Argentine assets hit by fresh selling amid worries over US bailout

Solar shines in the rush for power in Africa’s largest petrostate

The FT News Briefing has been nominated for Signal’s listener’s choice award for best Daily Podcast. Vote for us here! 

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Katya Kumkova, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kelly Gary, Michael Lello and David da Silva. The FT’s acting co-head of audio 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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Nigeria’s pivot to solar power

The US government has shut down after Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a spending deal before the October 1 deadline, and Sir Keir Starmer has tried to revive his floundering premiership by urging his Labour party to launch a “patriotic” fight against Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Plus, US President Donald Trump is launching a direct-to-consumer drug sales programme, and Spotify is appointing co-CEOs to replace Daniel Ek. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Donald Trump announces direct-to-consumer ‘TrumpRx’ drug sales programme

What happens if the US government shuts down?

Starmer urges Labour to launch ‘patriotic’ fight against Reform

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek to step down as music streamer splits role

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The FT News Briefing has been nominated for Signal’s listener’s choice award for best Daily Podcast. Vote for us here! 

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Katya Kumkova, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kelly Garry, Michael Lello and David da Silva. The FT’s acting co-head of audio 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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Spotify has its leadership on shuffle mode 🔀

Central banks are charting different courses for interest rates in 2024, and EU leaders have agreed to officially start accession talks with Ukraine. Plus, for US union leader Shawn Fain, the historic auto workers strike is only the beginning. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

EU leaders agree to start accession talks with Ukraine

Stocks and bonds surge as Jay Powell comments fuel bets on interest rate cuts

ECB keeps rate on hold but lowers inflation forecast

Andrew Bailey warns ‘still some way to go’ as BoE holds rates at 5.25%

The unexpected revival of America’s trade unions

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

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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UAW strike kicks off new era for US labour

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