FT News Briefing
1,781 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 420 ratingsA 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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Episodes
Friday, November 23
November 23, 2018 05:00 - 9 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat's in the draft Brexit declaration agreed between Theresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker, the fallout from Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana's cultural blunder in China, a diplomatic rift between Britain and the UAE and introducing the FT’s annual seasonal appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, November 22
November 22, 2018 05:00 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MBTheresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker finalise Britain's exit package from the EU, US retailers’ hopes for a Thanksgiving weekend bonanza and a potential weakening of the G7 line on protectionism. Plus, the highest paid executive you've probably never heard of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, November 21
November 21, 2018 05:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBThe S&P 500 loses its gains for the year, Donald Trump defends Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman, and Danske Bank faces more fallout over their €200bn money laundering scandal. Plus, we take a look at the future of the global car alliance between Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi following the arrest of Carlos Ghosn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, November 20
November 20, 2018 05:00 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBFrance has new demands that could slow Brexit talks, Nissan's chairman is arrested and Apple and semiconductor companies lead a sell-off in US trading. Plus, Anjli Raval, the FT's senior energy correspondent, explains what is behind the latest swing down in oil prices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monday, November 19
November 19, 2018 05:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBTim Cook talks about regulating big tech, tensions between the US and China heat up and Prime Minister Theresa May faces an uncertain path forward on a Brexit deal. Plus, the FT's Michael Peel tells us why critics say some countries are using Interpol for political purposes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, November 16
November 16, 2018 05:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBUK Prime Minister Theresa May's government is in chaos, Facebook denies its knowledge of a smear campaign, and wildfires continue to devastate California. Plus, Katrina Manson takes us to a base in the US where scientists are working to develop technology that will completely transform how we fight wars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, November 15
November 15, 2018 05:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBUber's revenue growth slows, the inventor of American blue jeans returns to Wall Street, and US natural gas supply is short for a cold winter. Plus, the FT's editorial director Robert Shrimsley tells us what we can expect next for Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, November 14
November 14, 2018 05:00 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBItaly defies the EU spending rules, US crude oil breaks a losing streak record, and German chancellor Angela Merkel calls for the creation of a unified European Army. Plus, the FT's Westminster bureau chief George Parker gives us the latest on a Brexit deal from the halls of the House of Commons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, November 13
November 13, 2018 05:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBiPhone sales could be reaching a peak, California wildfires are also affecting power companies and insurers, and the Brexit negotiations could be reaching an 'end game'. Plus, FT banking editor Laura Noonan explains how international banks are finally making a move out of the UK to various locations around Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monday, November 12
November 12, 2018 05:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBTwo of the worlds biggest oil producers are at odds, the clock on a Brexit deal is running out, and Europe considers new regulations on big tech. Plus, why countries are dropping out of a UN pact to give refugees more protections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, November 9
November 09, 2018 05:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBThe Federal Reserve clears the way for a US rate rise next month, European IPOs hit a rough patch and Poland overturns a ban on a nationalist march. Plus, US and Chinese security officials meet today in Washington — we'll tell you what to expect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, November 8
November 08, 2018 05:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBChipmaker Qualcomm warns investors that slower Chinese demand and a feud with Apple over its chips will weigh on the December quarter results, the EU calls for regulators to investigate data brokers and Goldman Sachs promotes its most diverse class of partners. Plus, why the investigation into US President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign's ties to Russia might be in danger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, November 7
November 07, 2018 06:40 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBDemocrats take control of the House of Representatives, Republicans clinch a number of closely-watched seats and investors focus on what is next on trade. Plus, Lionel Barber on what the new balance of power in Washington means for the rest of Donald Trump's first term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, November 6
November 06, 2018 05:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBTheresa May set to warn pro-Brexit ministers time is running out for a deal with the EU, private equity groups scale back their UK investments and Apple and Amazon shares take a hit. Plus, as Americans go to the polls, the FT's Patti Waldmeir takes us to the Midwest to see what Donald Trump supporters have on their minds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monday, November 5
November 05, 2018 05:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBEurope prepares for new US sanctions on Iran, UK prime minister Theresa May promises "frictionless" trade with the EU and one of the US's largest financial technology firms, Credit Karma, makes a move overseas. Plus, we'll take you to Kansas City, where voters are preparing to vote for or against President Donald Trump — even though his name won't be on any ballot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, November 2
November 02, 2018 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBWhat sent Apple's shares down on Thursday, the Bank of England warns on a no-deal Brexit and Donald Trump's threat to migrants headed for the US border. Plus, we go to San Francisco to hear from workers who walked out in protest of Google's handling of harassment and discrimination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, November 1
November 01, 2018 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBGlobal stocks rebound after their worst month since 2012, a possible Brexit deal on the way and why London is banning polluting cars on one of its streets. Plus, the trouble at General Electric - and the company's plans to turn things around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, October 31
October 31, 2018 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBThe US indicts 10 Chinese intelligence officers for espionage, the UK’s plans to let business leaders become diplomats and how Asia's new coal plants will knock global emissions targets off course. Plus, what we learnt from Facebook’s third-quarter results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, October 30
October 30, 2018 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBWall Street takes a wild ride on trade and tech fears, why the US is sending 5,200 troops to its border with Mexico and understanding the UK's proposed 'digital services tax'. Plus, the end of the Merkel era, and what to expect from Facebook’s third quarter earnings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monday, October 29
October 29, 2018 03:10 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBNew allegations of illegal employment practices in Apple’s supply chain, what state election results from Hesse, Germany could mean for Angela Merkel's coalition government and IBM's $34bn takeover of open-source software pioneer Red Hat. Plus, what to expect from the UK Budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, October 26
October 26, 2018 04:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBDisappointing growth projections from Amazon and Snap, the unmasking of a billionaire retailer accused of harassment and how the White House is responding to a group of migrants headed for the US border. Plus, ahead of Brazil’s second round of voting on Sunday, we take a look at the expected presidential winner—and why some fear he might mean the end of Brazilian democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, October 25
October 25, 2018 04:00 - 7 minutes - 9.94 MBThe Nasdaq has its worst day since 2011, better-than-expected results from Ford and Tesla and why the US is warning the UK not to get into the nuclear power business with China. Plus, we’ll take you to the scene outside CNN’s New York offices after the discovery of a live explosive device. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, October 24
October 24, 2018 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBTrump to meet Putin next month in Paris, US and Turkish presidents take aim at Saudi Arabia over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and why earnings at US industrial groups might be of concern to some central bankers. Plus, what to expect from Tesla's third-quarter results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, October 23
October 23, 2018 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBAn unexpected windfall for the UK budget, HSBC’s step back into US lending and what is causing some investors to tread cautiously. Plus, how many mobile apps are sending your personal data to other companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monday, October 22
October 22, 2018 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBMoscow attacks President Trump's nuclear treaty decision, a tie-up to create one of the world’s largest auto components makers and Riyadh's battle to salvage the crown prince’s summit. Plus, what next for Italy's budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, October 19
October 19, 2018 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10 MBTougher talk from the US on Saudi Arabia, Uber’s move from drivers to waiters and why Wall Street traded lower on Thursday. Plus, a report from day two of the EU summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, October 18
October 18, 2018 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBThe latest from the EU summit in Brussels, how the Federal Reserve is defying President Donald Trump and why some worry the US president is letting Saudi Arabia off the hook. Plus, a look at Europe's shadow population. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, October 17
October 17, 2018 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBA potential extension for the Brexit transition period, upbeat Netflix earnings, how Uber is preparing for an IPO and just how big the market for cannabis will be in Canada. Plus, what BlackRock earnings tell us about the health of global markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, October 16
October 16, 2018 04:01 - 7 minutes - 9.69 MBThe US response to Riyadh, Italy’s bold budget plans and Theresa May’s day of wrangling before heading to Brussels. Plus, what investors will be watching for when Netflix releases third quarter results later today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monday, October 15
October 15, 2018 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBAnother bump on the road to Brexit, why Angela Merkel’s grand coalition may be in trouble and why a $20bn drug market is up for grabs. Plus, Jamie Dimon pulls out of Saudi Arabia's "Davos in the Desert" over missing journalist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coming soon
October 12, 2018 16:25 - 1 minute - 1000 KBA daily rundown of the global business news you need to know for the coming day. FT News Briefing starts Monday, October 15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.