FT News Briefing
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US oil is keeping Opec on its toes
December 08, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 19.1 MBThe EU is set to pave the way for completely ending gas imports from Russia and Belarus, and a record supply of oil from the US is complicating Opec+ maths. Plus, the FT’s Jennifer Hughes explains why the price of gold and bitcoin are both booming in the same week. Mentioned in this podcast: EU paves way for total ban on Russian gas imports Oil market caught by surprise as US output surges Gold price hits all-time high as traders bet on interest rate cuts The FT News Briefing is produ...
The humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza
December 07, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 18 MBMoody’s Investors Service advised staff in China to work from home ahead of its cut to the outlook for the country’s sovereign credit rating, Palestinians in Gaza are running out of places to evacuate to, and oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in five months. Plus, the FT’s Christopher Miller explains what would happen on the ground in Ukraine if western aid dries up. Mentioned in this podcast: Moody’s advised staff to work from home ahead of China outlook cut Joe Biden says Re...
The crackdown on Ukraine’s oligarchs
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 20.2 MBLeading economists say the Federal Reserve will hold off on interest rate cuts until at least July 2024, and the US Supreme Court heard a case that could shut down Democrats’ attempts to impose a wealth tax. Plus, the FT’s Europe editor, Ben Hall, explains why Ukraine is cracking down on oligarchs and what it means for the country. Mentioned in this podcast: Economists see Fed keeping rates at 22-year high until at least July How the US Supreme Court could thwart a prospective wealth t...
Hot Money: The New Narcos - Ep. 1, Murder Brokers
December 05, 2023 16:50 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBHot Money is back with a brand new season. On the first episode of Hot Money: The New Narcos, a Dutch crime reporter makes an unbelievable discovery, and a small-town murder case begins to look like an international assassination plot. Subscribe to Hot Money: The New Narcos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Venezuela votes for a land grab in Guyana
December 05, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MBThe UK will make it harder for employers to hire overseas staff in an attempt to reduce record immigration by 300,000 a year, a Venezuelan referendum lays claim to two-thirds of neighbouring Guyana, and the White House says the US is set to run out of funds to aid Ukraine by the end of the year. Plus, we get a preview of the new Hot Money season, which dives into the European cocaine trade. Mentioned in this podcast: UK government unveils measures to cut immigration by 300,000 a year Vene...
Wealthy Argentines flock to Uruguay
December 04, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 20.8 MBIsrael has ordered Palestinians in Gaza to evacuate a large area of land in the south of the strip, South Korea has become a top 10 defence exporter since the start of the war in Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata party has won a series of resounding victories in India’s state polls, and wealthy Argentines are moving to Uruguay to avoid high taxes. Mentioned in this podcast: Israel pounds southern Gaza after US warning on civilian deaths South Korean defence industr...
Introducing Hot Money: The New Narcos
December 01, 2023 05:04 - 2 minutes - 3.8 MBHot Money is back with a new season that begins with a mysterious murder in a small town and leads to a cocaine super cartel and a secret proxy war between democracies and dictatorships. Follow Hot Money: The New Narcos here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why markets had a stellar November
December 01, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 21.8 MBWashington is aiming to halve Russia’s oil and gas revenues by the end of this decade, and markets turned things round and had a great November. Plus, the FT’s Nicholas Megaw explains how investors use AI to decode what executives say on earnings calls. Mentioned in this podcast: US aims to halve Russia’s energy revenues by 2030, says official Investors use AI to glean signals behind executives’ soothing words Markets in 2024: Investors bet on déjà vu all over again The FT News Briefin...
Nato says don’t underestimate Russia
November 30, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 18.4 MBNato’s secretary-general is warning the west not to underestimate Russia, Cigna is in talks to merge with Humana in a deal that would create a US health insurance giant worth $140bn, and an audio essay by the FT’s Najmeh Bozorgmehr explores Iranians’ complicated feelings about the Israel-Gaza conflict. Mentioned in this podcast: Russia has stockpiled missiles for winter attack on Ukraine, says Nato Cigna and Humana in deal talks to create US health insurance giant Why Nato’s reassurances...
Germany’s €60bn budget hole
November 29, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 20.2 MBA record number of Chinese people have defaulted since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, a court ruling in Germany has opened up a huge €60bn hole in the country’s budget, and the FT’s Christine Murray explains why Mexico is benefitting from companies rethinking their foreign investments. Mentioned in this podcast: Chinese people default in record numbers as economic crisis deepens ‘A house of cards’: court ruling leaves Olaf Scholz’s legacy in tatters The city where Mexico’s nea...
Israel-Hamas truce extended
November 28, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 18.6 MBQatar said mediators had secured a deal to prolong the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas by two days, Chinese fast-fashion group, Shein, has filed confidential paperwork for an initial public offering with the US securities regulator, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is experiencing a bit of culture shock as he fights against union action in Sweden. Plus, the value of rare whiskies sold at auction has recorded the steepest fall in a decade other than during the pandemic. Mentioned in this pod...
COP28: Climate summit tries to kick fossil fuel habit
November 27, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 19.5 MBTurkey’s exports to Russia of goods vital for Moscow’s war machine have soared in 2023, and nations at this year’s COP28 summit will revisit a proposal to phase out fossil fuels. Plus, the FT’s Madhumita Murgia explains how one patient in need of a new liver exposed major flaws in the UK’s organ transplant system. Mentioned in this podcast: Future of fossil fuels leaves nations at odds ahead of UN climate summit Turkey’s exports of military-linked goods to Russia surge Algorithms are de...
What the Dutch far-right win means for the EU
November 24, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 27.2 MBVoters in the Netherlands elect Geert Wilders; UK immigration numbers reach new high; Plus, senior Carlsberg executives are detained in Russia. Mentioned in this podcast: Net migration to the UK hit record 745,000 in 2022 Far-right Dutch victory puts European liberal democracy on defensive Ex-Carlsberg executives detained in Russia over fraud claims The FT News Briefing this week was produced by Kasia Broussalian, Sonja Hutson, Fiona Symon, Marc Filippino, Josh Gabert-Doyon and me, Pers...
Ousted OpenAI board member on AI safety concerns
November 23, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 20.8 MBSam Altman returns and OpenAI board members are given the boot; US authorities foil a plot to kill Sikh separatist leader on US soil; plus, the UK’s Autumn Statement increases the tax burden. Mentioned in this podcast: US thwarted plot to kill Sikh separatist on American soil Hunt cuts national insurance but taxes head to postwar high OpenAI says Sam Altman to return as chief executive under new board The FT News Briefing is produced by Persis Love, Josh Gabert-Doyon and Edwin Lane. Ad...
OpenAI and Sam Altman’s superpowers
November 22, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 19.6 MBIsrael and Hamas have agreed a deal to release hostages, Dutch voters head to the polls today, and Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao has resigned after pleading guilty to a US criminal charge. Plus, the FT’s George Hammond explains why Sam Altman has so many people rallying behind him after he was ousted from OpenAI. Mentioned in this podcast: Israel approves hostage deal with Hamas Dutch election shapes up as tight race to replace Mark Rutte Binance chief Changpeng Zhao pleads gui...
Argentina is in its Milei era
November 21, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MBA majority of OpenAI employees sent a letter demanding that the board reinstate former CEO Sam Altman, Argentina is entering a new era after electing radical libertarian outsider Javier Milei as president, and the US Department of Justice is seeking more than $4bn from Binance to settle a criminal fraud investigation. Plus, the FT’s Alec Russell unpacks Indonesian president Joko Widodo’s ambitious plan to build a new capital city and turn the country into an economic superpower. Mentioned ...
Milei elected president of Argentina
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBRadical libertarian economist, Javier Milei, has won Argentina’s presidential elections, investors are shaking up the venture capital market by raising money to buy out start-ups, and Bangladesh is struggling to keep the lights on after going all-in on liquefied natural gas. Mentioned in this podcast: Radical libertarian Javier Milei elected president of Argentina Investors shake up VC market by raising money to buy out start-ups Will Bangladesh come to regret its dash for gas? Altman ...
Life and Art: Nathan Fielder and ‘The Curse’
November 18, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 59.4 MBIntroducing Life and Art, a new podcast FT Weekend. Join host Lilah Raptopoulos for two episodes each week. On Mondays, they talk about life and how to live a good one. On Fridays, Lilah hosts a roundtable that will dive deep into a piece of culture that’s in the air right now. On this episode, Lilah’s joined by FT columnist Stephen Bush and assistant arts editor Rebecca Watson to talk about the new cringe-drama-comedy show, The Curse. They discuss the show and how prestige TV is changing...
EY’s new leader has her work cut out for her
November 17, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 17.2 MBMore than half of low-income UK households with mortgages have fallen behind on one or more of their bills and Alibaba disappointed investors after announcing that it ditched plans to spin off its cloud business. Plus, the FT’s Stephen Foley talks about EY’s new leader Janet Truncale and how she might steer the accounting firm. Mentioned in this podcast: Alibaba ditches plans to spin off cloud business and list supermarket EY picks Janet Truncale as the first woman to lead a Big Four firm...
Sunak grapples with ruling on flagship asylum plan
November 16, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 17.7 MBUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is attempting to save a plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda; an EU proposal will see Denmark enforcing the price cap on Russian oil by checking ships in the Baltic Sea; Plus, EY names a new CEO. Mentioned in this podcast: Sunak vows emergency legislation as Supreme Court rules against Rwanda policy EY picks Janet Truncale as first woman to lead Big Four firm Denmark could block Russian oil tankers from reaching markets This episode of FT News Briefing w...
Biden and Xi meet in San Francisco
November 15, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 17.5 MBJoe Biden and Xi Jinping will hold a high-profile summit in San Francisco today, US inflation fell more than expected to 3.2 per cent in October, and the war in Ukraine is doing serious damage to Russia’s labour market. Mentioned in this podcast: Biden and Xi meet in bid to stabilise relations between superpowers US stocks and bonds jump after inflation falls to 3.2% Russia’s war economy leaves businesses starved of labour AI outperforms conventional weather forecasting methods for fir...
The return of David Cameron
November 14, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MBGlobal investment banks have criticised a blanket ban on short selling imposed by South Korean regulators, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stunned Westminster on Monday by restoring former PM David Cameron to the political frontline, and the FT’s Christopher Grimes explains what the future of Hollywood might look like after months of strikes. Mentioned in this podcast: Global banks criticise Korean short selling ban as ‘phantom farce’ David Cameron returns as UK foreign secretary after Sue...
The hack that halted the US Treasury market
November 13, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 17.7 MBThe UK’s Takeover Panel has reported its first deficit in almost a decade, and oil prices have been cooling off at a pretty weird time. Plus, the FT’s Kate Duguid explains why a hack at China’s biggest bank put the US Treasury market on ice. Mentioned in this podcast: UK Takeover Panel falls victim to deal drought Wall Street and Beijing fight fallout of ransomware attack on China’s biggest bank I’m going to dip my fat fingers in oil (Opinion) Iceland declares state of emergency as it...
FTNB Live: The best US cities for foreign investment
November 11, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 34.8 MBWe’re bringing you a special live conversation from the FT’s Investing in America conference in Miami. Marc is joined on stage by FT US managing editor Peter Spiegel, FT energy reporter Amanda Chu, fDi Intelligence editor Jacopo Dettoni, and fDi managing director Chris Knight to discuss which city won the top spot on the FT’s ranking of best US cities for foreign investment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paris races to clean up Seine before Olympics
November 10, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 19 MBRussia has added at least Rbs3.4tn ($37bn) to its budget for this year, the war between Israel and Hamas is starting to bite into Israel's economy, and Spain’s ruling Socialist party has sealed a contentious amnesty deal with Catalan separatists. Plus, Paris is rushing to make the river Seine clean enough for Olympic athletes to swim next summer. Mentioned in this podcast: Russia adds more than 3tn roubles to its budget ‘I’m not sure we’ve got a safety net’: Israeli businesses buckle as ...
Introducing: Life and Art, from FT Weekend
November 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 minute - 3.2 MBIntroducing Life and Art, from FT Weekend. It's a new twice-weekly culture podcast from the Financial Times. On Monday, we talk about life, and how to live a good one, in a one-on-one conversation that explores everything from food and travel to philosophy and creativity. On Friday, we talk about “art” – in a chat show! Three FT journalists come together to discuss a new cultural release across film, TV, music and books. Hosted by Lilah Raptopoulos, together with the FT’s award-winning write...
Arm wrestles with bad first quarter as a public company
November 09, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 20.9 MBShares of UK chip designer Arm fell after its revenue forecast for the current quarter left Wall Street underwhelmed, the US’s top diplomat has provided Washington’s most detailed plan for the postwar future of Gaza, Portugal’s corruption scandal is spelling trouble for the government’s economic plans, and US President Joe Biden got some pretty conflicting news for his re-election campaign this week. Mentioned in this podcast: UK chip designer Arm’s shares fall after disappointing revenue ...
Israel plans for ‘indefinite’ grip over Gaza
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 17.3 MBThe IMF has warned rapid wage increases in eastern Europe risk eroding the region’s competitive edge, Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country will maintain indefinite control over Gaza, and Australia’s prime minister went to China this week in a dramatic turnround in relations between the two countries. Plus, economists are worried falling pork prices in China might tip the country back into deflation. Mentioned in this podcast: Soaring wage growth risks blunting easter...
The best US cities for foreign investment
November 07, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MBWeWork filed for bankruptcy, PwC plans to cut up to 600 jobs in the UK, and the FT’s Peter Spiegel explains who won the distinction of the best US city for foreign investment. Mentioned in this podcast: WeWork files for bankruptcy amid office market downturn WeWork: boxed-in flexible space group seeks new lease of life PwC to cut up to 600 UK jobs as attrition rate plunges Houston overtakes Miami as best place for foreign businesses in annual FT-Nikkei ranking The FT News Briefing is ...
Private equity wrestles with higher interest rates
November 06, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 19.8 MBDonald Trump testifies in New York today, Japan’s prime minister turns to stimulus to offset the pain of inflation, private equity is getting pummelled by higher interest rates, and Berkshire Hathaway reported a record amount of cash on hand. Mentioned in this podcast: Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida bets on $113bn stimulus to tackle inflation pain Private equity: higher rates start to pummel dealmakers Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sells stocks as cash pile swells to record levels Donal...
Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty
November 03, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 18.8 MBIsraeli troops have entered Gaza City, European private equity group CVC Capital Partners has postponed plans to float until next year, and central banks are hitting pause on interest rate rises while inflation stays strong. Mentioned in this podcast: Israeli army attempts to ‘encircle’ Gaza City as Joe Biden calls for pause in fighting CVC Capital Partners postpones plans for Amsterdam listing Central banks hold interest rates at a scary time BoE expected to leave rates unchanged as in...
The battle for EV batteries in US speeds up
November 02, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 23.4 MBThe Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and people are now being allowed to cross the border from Gaza into Egypt. Plus, competition for foreign investment in electric vehicles is pitting the US southeast against the automotive heartland of the Midwest. Mentioned in this podcast: US Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 22-year high Egypt allows first evacuee departures from Gaza Can America’s south-east unseat Detroit as ‘Motown’ of the EV age? Investing in America live The...
Governments dip into AI regulation
November 01, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.1 MBSam Bankman-Fried’s fraud trial is set to wrap up today, eurozone inflation fell to its lowest level for more than two years, and Odey Asset Management is to close after allegations of sexual assault and harassment against its founder. Plus, global political leaders and tech executives will gather in the UK next week to discuss risks of artificial intelligence. Mentioned in this podcast: He said, they said: Sam Bankman-Fried jury weighs duelling accounts of FTX’s downfall Eurozone inflat...
Israel pushes deeper into Gaza
October 31, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBIsraeli ground forces pushed deeper into the Gaza Strip on Monday, General Motors has reached a tentative deal with the United Auto Workers union, and the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is now valued at $19bn, the company told employees. Plus, the FT’s Stefania Palma explains how Alphabet chief executive Sundar Pichai’s testimony before the US Department of Justice went on Monday. Mentioned in this podcast: The tactics behind Israel’s ground offensive US autoworker s...
The return of the rice crisis
October 30, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 18.3 MBIsrael has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza as the country launches a new phase of its war to destroy Hamas, and seven tech companies are dominating global stocks. Plus, the FT’s Susannah Savage explains why the world is entering a rice crisis and what can be done to fix it. Mentioned in this podcast: ‘Magnificent Seven’ tech stocks drive US equity domination to new highs The return of the rice crisis Rémy Cointreau drops to three-year low as US consumers shun cognac The FT News B...
Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stand
October 27, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MBFTX founder Sam Bankman Fried gave a preview of his defence against fraud charges, the US is worried that Iran and its proxies will escalate attacks on American forces in the Middle East, and the FT’s Josh Franklin explains what Morgan Stanley’s leadership change means for the company. Mentioned in this podcast: Sam Bankman-Fried previews ‘advice of counsel’ defence in FTX fraud trial Morgan Stanley makes its choice: how Ted Pick won the succession race US moves to deter Iran ahead of I...
US House Speaker: Fourth time's the charm
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 267 MBMike Johnson, a loyal ally of Donald Trump, has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. Plus, in the first instalment of our Investing In America series, we travel to the Port of Albany to look at how money outside the US is changing the country. Mentioned in this podcast: Donald Trump ally Mike Johnson elected US House Speaker after weeks of gridlock Investing in America The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. ...
Who to turn to when the world is crumbling
October 25, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 18.5 MBMicrosoft registered an unexpected rebound in growth in its Azure cloud computing platform during the third quarter, environmental campaigners have attacked a critical part of the EU’s plans to green its energy supply, and the UN's secretary-general is denouncing what he calls “clear violations” of international law” in Gaza. Plus, the FT’s Arjun Neil Alim explains why companies are turning to former diplomats for help. Mentioned in this podcast: Microsoft’s unexpected rebound in Azure clo...
Commenting on Israel-Hamas is tricky for businesses
October 24, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 18.7 MBThe EU’s top diplomat called on Monday for a pause in hostilities in order to allow aid deliveries into Gaza, and Argentine bonds tumbled after Sunday’s presidential election. Plus, the FT’s Anjli Raval explains why companies are struggling when it comes to weighing in on the Israel-Hamas war. Mentioned in this podcast: Argentina’s economy minister Sergio Massa seeks broad coalition after first-round election win Business in a bind over messaging on Israel-Hamas war EU’s top diplomat ur...
Ukraine and Israel vie for EU’s attention
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.3 MBToyota says it is close to being able to mass produce next-generation solid-state batteries, and the European Union is trying to juggle support for Ukraine and Israel. Plus, start up companies in Israel are being put to the test due to the war with Hamas. Mentioned in this podcast: Why the EU needs to join the dots between Israel and Ukraine ‘Start-up Nation’ goes to war Toyota nears mass production of solid-state batteries The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson,...
Can Argentina dollarise?
October 20, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 20.6 MBThe US, Britain and Germany called on their citizens to leave Lebanon, political tensions in the UK are starting to boil over about Israel's response to Hamas's attacks, and the FT’s Michael Stott tells us why a radical outsider is the frontrunner in Argentina’s presidential election. Mentioned in this podcast: US, UK and Germany tell citizens to leave Lebanon amid fears of wider conflict Keir Starmer faces growing mutiny from within Labour over Israel-Hamas stance The radical outsider ...
Biden urges Israel to take caution
October 19, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MBIsrael will let basic humanitarian aid into Gaza through Egypt, traders have been increasing their bets against the Israeli shekel, TK Netflix, and Beijing is weighing holding up US chipmaker Broadcom’s $69bn acquisition of cloud software company VMware. Mentioned in this podcast: Joe Biden warns Israel to avoid 9/11 ‘mistakes’ Bets against shekel heap pressure on Israeli central bank Beijing considers delaying approval of $69bn Broadcom-VMware deal Access 50 per cent off of a digital ...
How will Egypt handle Gaza?
October 18, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MBAlarm is mounting in Egypt that Gaza’s deepening humanitarian crisis will be thrust across its borders, Scotland’s first minister said the country would issue its own government bonds for the first time, and big US bank earnings have been better than expected. Mentioned in this podcast: Fear of Gaza exodus looms over Egypt Scotland to issue bonds for the first time, says SNP’s Humza Yousaf BofA profits beat forecasts JPMorgan profits jump 35% on interest rate windfall Citi profits edg...
How Microsoft beat the odds
October 17, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 19 MBPoland’s rightwing party will likely be out of power after last weekend’s election, a US-led effort to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and provide an exit from the bombarded territory for foreign nationals faltered, and the FT’s Richard Waters explains how Microsoft beat the odds and got a major acquisition approved by regulators. Mentioned in this podcast: Polish exit polls give ex-PM Donald Tusk potential route back to power Bid to open Gaza crossing falters How Brad Smith u...
Israel prepares to invade Gaza
October 16, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MBIsrael is preparing to launch a major ground invasion of Gaza, the UK justice secretary is set to announce a controversial plan to address the chronic shortage of space in jails, and Exxon’s $60bn acquisition of a shale company could set off a wave of industry consolidation. Mentioned in this podcast: US sends second aircraft carrier as Israel prepares offensive in Gaza Residents flee Gaza City as Israel tells 1.1mn to leave British prisoners face jail time abroad under radical governm...
The man behind the Hamas attack
October 13, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 16 MBUS inflation was higher than forecast in September, the EU has opened an investigation into X over the way disinformation is spreading on its platform after the attacks by Hamas against Israel, and FT’s Mehul Srivastava tells us about the Hamas military commander behind the deadly Israel incursion. Mentioned in this podcast: US inflation higher than expected in September EU opens probe into X over Israel-Hamas war misinformation Access 50 per cent off of a digital subscription FT.com/...
Hamas is not Israel’s only concern
October 12, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MBAnalysts forecast that four of the six big US banks will see Q3 profits fall year on year, Israel has been fighting on its northern border with Lebanon in addition to war with Hamas,and the star witness in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial testifies. Plus, shares in Birkenstock dropped more than 12 per cent on their first day of trading. Mentioned in this podcast: Rising interest rates curb lending growth for big US banks Birkenstock shares slip on first day of trading What links Hamas to the ...
Israel’s hostage dilemma
October 11, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 21.3 MBSir Keir Starmer made a pitch for the votes of disillusioned former Conservative supporters, abductions of dozens of civilians present Israel with risky options to get them back, and the EU has put its development funding to the Palestinian territories under review after Hamas’s attack on Israel. Mentioned in this podcast: Keir Starmer promises ‘national renewal’ in appeal to UK voters Hamas kidnappings leave Israeli forces with painful hostage dilemma EU to review development funding f...
Israel imposes ‘complete siege’ on Gaza
October 10, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MBIsrael imposed a “complete siege” of the Gaza Strip, the Bank of Israel said it planned to sell up to $30bn of dollar reserves to support the shekel, and EU regulators will order US biotech Illumina to sell cancer test developer Grail. Mentioned in this podcast: Israel imposes ‘complete siege’ on Gaza as Hamas threatens hostages Israel’s central bank to sell $30bn of foreign reserves to support shekel EU regulators to order Illumina to sell $8bn cancer treatment group Access 50% off of ...
Israel responds to historic Hamas attack
October 09, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 20 MBThe death toll from Hamas’s unprecedented multi-front assault on Israel passed 600 on Sunday, and Germany’s conservative opposition won two decisive victories in regional elections on Sunday. Plus, the FT’s Sarah O’Connor explains how the green transition can actually translate to more jobs. Mentioned in this podcast: Audacious Hamas attack is a pivotal moment for Israel German voters turn their backs on government parties in regional elections Net zero was never going to be an easy win...