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US government lawyers are clamouring for jobs at corporate law firms ahead of Donald Trump taking office, and Hizbollah declares victory against Israel despite undergoing the most devastating battering in its history. Russian and Syrian warplanes intensify attacks on rebels, and Airbus struggles to capitalise on rival Boeing’s difficulties. Plus, in Ireland, the incumbent Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael appear on track to form a fresh coalition. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Government lawyers flock to corporate jobs as Trump threatens mass layoffs https://on.ft.com/3OxJdD5 What's next for Hezbollah? https://on.ft.com/3ZcmvoZ Lebanon’s displaced return to find ‘scorched earth’ after Israeli offensive https://on.ft.com/49wWo13 Russian and Syrian warplanes seek to blunt rebel advance from Aleppo https://on.ft.com/3OBXC1f Airbus struggles to capitalise on rival Boeing’s difficulties https://on.ft.com/3ZcbUdH Early election tallies suggest Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set for fresh Irish coalition https://on.ft.com/3Ve7GBa The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Josh Gabert-Doyon, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/35fe4b38-a0cf-4dc3-89bc-858969739983 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump is returning to office with many of the same policies that characterised his last term. And for economists, none looms larger than the prospect of significant new tariffs. But are tariffs really as destructive as feared? After all, the Biden administration maintained most of them and the economy has remained strong. Today on the show, we put the question to Kimberly Clausing, a professor at UCLA, and formerly lead economist in the Biden administration's Office for Tax Policy. Soumaya Keynes writes a column each week for the Financial Times. You can find it here https://www.ft.com/soumaya-keynes Subscribe to Soumaya's show on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-economics-show-with-soumaya-keynes/id1746352576, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/64rPqCkSSBkuSJpkMLRe9i?si=70c1cb4221e54c9a, Pocket Casts https://pca.st/6ysdzw0j or wherever you listen. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/48f55ab9-6f3a-45d7-bcd0-3d526973fde9 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
French bond markets take a tumble, Russia threatens a hypersonic missile attack on Kyiv, and Ireland goes to the polls. Plus, Hong Kong’s crypto play. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Crime boss takes on Sinn Féin leader and Brussels veteran in Dublin election https://on.ft.com/4g6o7Yn Hong Kong plans crypto tax break for hedge funds and billionaire families https://on.ft.com/3OBge17 Vladimir Putin threatens to turn Kyiv targets ‘to dust’ https://on.ft.com/4g7pExo French bond yields surpass Greece’s for first time as budget worries swirl https://on.ft.com/3Ost95s The FT News Briefing is produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, Josh Gabert-Doyon, Lulu Smyth, Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Ethan Plotkin, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from, Breen Turner, 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 https://www.ft.com/content/876a2e2f-14af-4eda-97c3-1f826ab4fc98 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vivendi prepares to spin off Canal+ for a London listing. Christine Lagarde says trade wars threaten global GDP. Sir Alex Younger, former head of UK’s MI6, discusses Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s proposed director of national intelligence. Plus, Adani Group’s infrastructure projects in Kenya hit a roadblock. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: London’s snaring of France’s Canal+ to revive moribund listing market https://on.ft.com/3ZBeOKJ ‘Adios Adani!’ Bribery charges threaten group’s Africa ambitions https://on.ft.com/3OqpoOd The FT News Briefing is produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, Josh Gabert-Doyon, Lulu Smyth, Ethan Plotkin, Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from, Breen Turner, 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 https://www.ft.com/content/c2ec98bc-7506-47b0-976a-f8347302c63c * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Israeli and Lebanese leaders agree to a ceasefire, and Mexico hits back at US president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Plus, President Joe Biden is rushing to cement his legacy during his final weeks in office, and Russia’s rouble has plummeted to its lowest rate against the dollar since the first weeks of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Ceasefire deal reached in Israel-Lebanon war https://on.ft.com/3AXj3qk Mexico hits back as Trump’s tariff threat shakes markets https://on.ft.com/3Z1s5KS Biden aims to Trump-proof his legacy with policy blitz in final days https://on.ft.com/3ZlyBNY Rouble slides as new Russian sanctions stifle foreign trade https://on.ft.com/3BbS0aJ The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/11c725b7-0824-4d2d-8b12-e62323c22c4c * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The US Department of Justice is seeking to drop two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump, and Robert F Kennedy Jr’s nomination for top health role is concerning the pharmaceutical industry. Plus, Italy’s UniCredit has launched a €10bn takeover bid for domestic rival Banco BPM, Brussels is planning to force Chinese companies to transfer intellectual property in return for EU subsidies and TikTok is creating an unlikely frontrunner in Romania’s presidential race. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: US special counsel Jack Smith moves to drop criminal cases against Donald Trump https://on.ft.com/3AY50ke Biotechs test IPO market despite concerns over Robert Kennedy’s health role https://on.ft.com/4g0dKoQ UniCredit makes €10bn offer for Italian rival Banco BPM https://on.ft.com/41248pe EU to demand technology transfers from Chinese companies https://on.ft.com/3CJjoxl How a pro-Putin TikTok star topped Romania’s presidential poll https://on.ft.com/3Or0OwG The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/958c30cf-59b1-4980-9c42-2b30386cd9f4 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Huawei is poised to launch its first flagship phone that can run its own apps, and Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Treasury is seen across Wall Street and Washington as a pragmatic pick. COP29 has produced a new global finance deal against considerable odds, and the FT’s Michael Stott warns that the US is being eclipsed by China in Latin America. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Huawei to launch flagship smartphone with breakthrough software https://on.ft.com/3CJ3gMf ‘Sigh of relief’: Wall Street welcomes Donald Trump’s pick of Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary https://on.ft.com/40YIa6z Climate multilateralism clings on, just https://on.ft.com/3CF8RTH Joe Biden loses to Xi Jinping in battle for Latin America https://on.ft.com/4i3eiwc Credit: BBC, AP The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/a475dec7-9c26-458d-b25e-0a1c0564ccb0 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Clemens of George Mason University is an expert on the economics of migration, and a scholar of its history. With the newly elected President Trump promising to deport millions of immigrants, we thought it was the perfect time to talk about what illegal immigrants mean to the present economy and, more pressingly, what an economy without them might look like. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ECONOMICS SHOW WITH SOUMAYA KEYNES, CLICK HERE https://www.ft.com/the-economics-show-with-soumaya-keynes. NEW EPISODES AVAILABLE ON APPLE https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-economics-show-with-soumaya-keynes/id1746352576, SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/64rPqCkSSBkuSJpkMLRe9i?si=70c1cb4221e54c9a, POCKET CASTS https://pca.st/6ysdzw0j OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Donald Trump mostly nominated mainstream conservatives to his first cabinet after the 2016 election. Some high-level appointees back then barely knew Trump, but this time around, he’s selected close allies and loyalists. The FT’s deputy Washington bureau chief Lauren Fedor, and Trump’s short-tenured former communications director Anthony Scaramucci join this week’s Swamp Notes to discuss what Trump’s picks say about how his new White House will operate. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Lutnick and Bessent’s battle for Treasury secretary turns bitter as Trump expands field https://on.ft.com/3V0XH1S Donald Trump’s alarming picks for government https://on.ft.com/3V3xKz3 The life and tastes of Anthony Scaramucci https://on.ft.com/4fT5eYA Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter here https://ep.ft.com/newsletters/56a64b704f693a0300dfab7e/subscribe Check out the latest episode of Anthony Scaramucci’s podcast, “The Rest is Politics - US” https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/is-there-an-earthquake-coming-in-trumpworld/id1743030473?i=1000677806298 Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/e5efa1b2-103c-4448-acce-aba6e77ced03 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration for US attorney-general, and billionaire Gautam Adani faces charges over an alleged scheme to bribe Indian officials. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and FT economics columnist Chris Giles unpacks just how much tariffs will increase prices in the US. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s nominee for attorney-general https://on.ft.com/3Z1mzYx Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US over alleged $250mn bribery scheme https://on.ft.com/3CQdLxa ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu https://on.ft.com/4eIObHY Tariffs and taxes are not very inflationary https://on.ft.com/40XI2Et The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/a820cb44-211b-4193-99a1-037e1e16c952 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nvidia’s third-quarter revenue almost doubled from a year ago, and UK inflation accelerated in October as energy prices rose. Disgraced Archegos founder Bill Hwang is sentenced to 18 years in prison for fraud, and China has prepared powerful countermeasures to retaliate against US companies if president-elect Donald Trump reignites a trade war. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Nvidia revenue nearly doubles as AI chip demand remains strong https://on.ft.com/3OpJlo1 UK inflation accelerates sharply to 2.3% in October https://on.ft.com/3Z57kOC More growth, inflation and uncertainty: the BoE’s Budget verdict https://on.ft.com/490Gqfl Archegos’s Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison https://on.ft.com/4fWB0Ed China arms itself for potential trade war with Donald Trump https://on.ft.com/3ARyAYy The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bridgewater is joining forces with State Street’s asset management arm to offer an ETF, Ukraine has struck a military target inside Russia using US-made long-range missiles for the first time, and Walmart’s third-quarter revenue beat forecasts. Plus, Asia’s arms makers and naval shipbuilders are leading a global surge in defence stocks. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Bridgewater opens strategy to retail investors through State Street ETF https://on.ft.com/40VY2qy Ukraine strikes Russia with US-made long-range missiles for first time https://on.ft.com/41da2UX Walmart raises guidance as it beats third-quarter forecasts https://on.ft.com/48Yp0zR Asian arms makers lead defence stock rally in bet on global rearmament https://on.ft.com/3Zdvsjf Thames Water dumps 104bn litres of sewage ahead of new tunnel opening https://on.ft.com/4fyeIJe The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/12ff2995-b661-4fd6-9fe1-aa050281f6d5 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Israel says it struck a “specific component” of Iran’s nuclear programme last month, and US business leaders are warning Donald Trump’s deportation plan could create mass labour shortages. Vanguard’s retail shareholders can now vote for profit over ESG issues, and Chinese tech companies are building AI teams in Silicon Valley, despite Washington’s sanctions. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Netanyahu says Israel hit ‘specific component’ in Iran’s nuclear programme last month https://on.ft.com/4i8Gf5R Business owners warn Donald Trump’s deportation plan could shut them down https://on.ft.com/4fV1mXl Vanguard says shareholders can vote for profits over ESG issues https://on.ft.com/3Zcdyxm Chinese tech groups build AI teams in Silicon Valley https://on.ft.com/3Ohxk4d Huel profits surge as meal replacement maker broadens fan base https://on.ft.com/40UlbJY The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/1e9a4ae7-bddb-416e-b74c-0ed1879f9863 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
President Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to launch limited strikes into Russia using US-made long-range missiles, and the world’s largest economies are gathering in Brazil for a G20 summit overshadowed by Donald Trump. The US dollar is rallying, as markets expect that the next administration will reignite inflation. Meanwhile, the president-elect’s tariff proposals have sent European markets tumbling. Plus, offshore oil is back. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with US-made long-range missiles https://on.ft.com/3UVKtni Bitcoin, dollar and Tesla jump as investors pile into ‘Trump trades’ https://on.ft.com/4esEHR3 European stocks lag US by record margin as ‘Trump trade’ bites https://on.ft.com/3URZbvx Donald Trump victory threatens to throw G20 initiatives into disarray https://on.ft.com/3ATVIWk Offshore oil is back. At what cost? https://on.ft.com/3CxQtMD The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/44018367-2b7b-4a37-ac01-878ff72dafbf * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who will corporate America's winners and losers be under four more years of Donald Trump? This week, the FT’s Brooke Masters, Stephen Morris and Jamie Smyth explain what changes a second Trump administration will bring to three crucial sectors: Wall Street, tech and energy. THIS IS AN EPISODE OF THE FINANCIAL TIMES PODCAST BEHIND THE MONEY. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR, CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/behind-the-money/id1376303362. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FOR FURTHER READING: Can the renewables boom withstand Trump? https://www.ft.com/content/605b0315-ede4-452e-922e-b0d39f818341 A Wall Street giddy over Trump should remember history https://www.ft.com/content/057072f0-edec-448e-89cc-d6b0bb1f9717 Who’s who in the Musk ‘A-team’ vying to shape Trump 2.0 https://www.ft.com/content/d207c4a9-0e6d-4ece-a44d-abf890316b5a Trump 2.0: winners, losers and Elon https://www.ft.com/content/0751fc05-7214-4a61-9200-eaddee86e9b3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On X, follow Brooke Masters (@brookeamasters https://twitter.com/brookeamasters), Stephen Morris (@sjhmorris https://twitter.com/sjhmorris), Jamie Smyth (@JamieSmythF https://twitter.com/JamieSmythF) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07 https://twitter.com/mtindera07), or follow Michela on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/52d50764-0a33-43c6-a07b-62e8b88988d0 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Democratic party is hardly monolithic. But if there’s one thing that’s kept it together over the past decade, it’s been a shared opposition to Donald Trump. Now that Trump is returning to the White House, how will the party try to win voters back? The FT’s deputy Washington bureau chief Lauren Fedor and US national editor and columnist Ed Luce join this week’s Swamp Notes podcast to discuss how the Democrats are thinking about the future. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: ‘They don’t understand my life’: what the Democrats misread about America https://on.ft.com/3Cvco79 How the Democrats can win in 2028 https://on.ft.com/3AScBkd Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter here https://ep.ft.com/newsletters/56a64b704f693a0300dfab7e/subscribe Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to launch an investigation into anti-competitive practices at Microsoft’s cloud computing business, and the FT’s Katie Martin explains why the post-election excitement around crypto comes down to vibes and vision. Plus, Disney’s earnings jumped 39 per cent, and Berkshire Hathaway has investors asking questions after filling its coffers by unwinding its most profitable trade. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: FTC to investigate Microsoft over cloud dominance https://on.ft.com/40M09gE Bitcoin’s big bang moment is impossible to ignore https://on.ft.com/3AFPwRJ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ drives earnings revival at Disney https://on.ft.com/3ATs2IS Warren Buffett’s Apple share sales and cash pile spark intrigue over motives https://on.ft.com/4fHGNxl The Onion to acquire Infowars out of bankruptcy https://on.ft.com/3CtdY9C The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Mischa Frankl-Duval, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/5ba15708-acab-451f-9b9b-005fd7e03bc1 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Republican John Thune will be the next leader of the Senate, and the president-elect gets to work filling out his cabinet. Plus, US inflation rose to 2.6 per cent in October, as the Federal Reserve debates whether to cut interest rates next month. Plus, activist investor Effissimo Capital Management has taken a stake in struggling carmaker Nissan. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: John Thune elected to Senate leadership in rebuke to Trump allies https://on.ft.com/3Cs3R4P Donald Trump picks Matt Gaetz as attorney-general https://on.ft.com/3AuXptr Donald Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defence secretary https://on.ft.com/4fIE0UH US inflation rises to 2.6% https://on.ft.com/4hEv5VY Nissan shares jump after activist investor takes stake https://on.ft.com/3CCPWsA The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/c332c3fd-b889-4ece-826b-101c01b84977 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ case has been paused, Ukraine has been building on its ‘victory plan’ for his incoming administration and SoftBank reported that it is profitable again. Plus, Wall Street has loaned billions of dollars to a niche group of tech companies based on their possession of Nvidia’s artificial intelligence chips. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: New York judge delays decision on Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ sentencing https://on.ft.com/3YOlCTm Ukraine seeks to win over Trump with natural resources and troop proposals https://on.ft.com/3Z0PpJX SoftBank returns to profit as Indian IPOs boost Vision Fund gains https://on.ft.com/3Z6sU6A Wall Street frenzy creates $11bn debt market for AI groups buying Nvidia chips https://on.ft.com/3Z6sTQ4 The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/852d4c2c-8f17-4c5a-a30e-fca727133a7a * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Calendar year inflows in to exchange traded funds surpassed their previous full-year record at the end of October, and we look at how Donald Trump’s win ushers in a new era for Elon Musk. Plus, rival groups of bondholders are vying to extend loans to the troubled UK utility Thames Water. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Elon Musk’s gamble on Donald Trump pays off https://on.ft.com/4erJC4G How Thames Water became a battleground for hedge funds https://on.ft.com/40Gzula ETF flows smash full year record https://on.ft.com/4fEKK5W The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Mischa Frankl-Duval, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/c0722d20-5a09-47e5-b413-af58ad741a50 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Donald Trump’s election victory has sent shockwaves across the renewable energy industry, and China has announced fiscal stimulus to bail out local governments. Bitcoin hit $80,000 for the first time as cryptocurrency investors anticipate looser regulations under Trump, and Argentina’s legal battles could complicate President Javier Milei’s attempts to fix the country’s struggling economy. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Trump election victory deals blow to US clean energy industry https://on.ft.com/40FU1qf China unveils $1.4tn package to shore up economy https://on.ft.com/40DbLST Bitcoin hits high as Trump records clean sweep of seven swing states https://on.ft.com/3O4bRvs Litigation ‘tsunami’ breaks over Argentina’s President Javier Milei https://on.ft.com/4enlosm Credit: MARA The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/be5047da-66bd-4c21-89b0-47bc76ca4f7a * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Republicans swept to power in Tuesday’s election, winning the White House, the Senate, and probably the House of Representatives. Voter dissatisfaction with the economy played a big part in their success. The FT’s Washington bureau chief James Politi and global business columnist Rana Foroohar join this election week episode of Swamp Notes to explain why Democrats failed to deliver a convincing economic message, and what Donald Trump’s disruptive agenda could mean for the US economy. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Wall Street rejoices as the bell tolls for Biden-era regulation https://on.ft.com/3CwfEPq Economists warn Trump’s policies will trigger inflation https://on.ft.com/4eprOqT Bitcoin hits record above $75,000 as crypto industry celebrates Trump win https://on.ft.com/3UK5b9A Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter here https://ep.ft.com/newsletters/56a64b704f693a0300dfab7e/subscribe Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
US stocks rallied after Donald Trump’s election victory, but the euphoria could be short-lived if his policies drive up inflation. Plus, German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has called for snap elections as early as January following the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s government, and Trump’s victory is set to cast a pall over the UN COP29 summit next week. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Risk assets rally but bond market views Donald Trump’s victory with caution https://on.ft.com/3AEE5tu Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for second consecutive meeting https://on.ft.com/3O0GphE German opposition leader Friedrich Merz calls for snap elections https://on.ft.com/3NWMPyb Trump victory seen as blow to climate action ahead of COP summit https://on.ft.com/3YHuTN9 The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/9a4f5c0f-ace2-46cd-b4cd-307bc9338c83 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wall Street stocks hit a record high but investors dumped bonds after Donald Trump’s historic US election victory, and the FT’s Lauren Fedor explains what to expect from his agenda. In Europe, leaders have vowed to preserve a united front and work with Trump, and export-reliant economies across the world brace for his promised tariff increases. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: US stocks hit record high after Donald Trump clinches victory https://on.ft.com/3YzQp6p Donald Trump elected US president in historic comeback https://on.ft.com/3CkfIC8 Donald Trump unleashed: what a second term will bring https://on.ft.com/48BDjtO European leaders vow to work with Donald Trump despite fears https://on.ft.com/4eoMr6q Global economy prepares for the Trump ‘macro shock’ https://on.ft.com/3NUGCmi Trump’s tariff obsession is worse than before https://on.ft.com/4fyab93 The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/3d4a7685-2776-4146-aa39-6ea28619ab50 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
A divided US electorate made their choice at the polls yesterday, after candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump spent a combined $3.5bn in their race for the White House. Plus, Germany’s government is in talks on next year’s budget amid fears the coalition could collapse. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: US election 2024 live results: US voters make their choice in historically tight election https://on.ft.com/3CgJ1p5 Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spend $3.5bn in most expensive presidential election https://on.ft.com/3AtmHYG German vice-chancellor extends olive branch to avert coalition collapse https://on.ft.com/3UEMmVd The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/3f9b4382-0270-4f7e-a8a0-c01e73c9b98d * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The dollar weakened on Monday as global markets reined in their bets on a victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential election, and the Financial Times’ James Politi explains what to look out for as results trickle in. Plus, Spain’s prime minister is facing political backlash over the country’s historic flooding and the Nigeria-based fintech Moniepoint has gained “unicorn” status. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory https://on.ft.com/3YRWegX Spain’s political leaders turn on each other over flood catastrophe https://on.ft.com/3YQc77m US election 2024: a comprehensive guide to the presidential race https://on.ft.com/4edhCS7 Nigeria-based fintech Moniepoint gains ‘unicorn’ status https://on.ft.com/3UBlUfa Credit: AFP The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/2a721e39-84b0-463f-9f16-2cfab965a0b5 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chinese authorities are demanding wealthy individuals and companies double-check their taxes for unpaid liabilities, and the largest US companies are facing two starkly different financial futures after the election. The UK Conservative party elects right-wing Kemi Badenoch as leader, and share prices of clean hydrogen companies have collapsed due to delayed projects and dwindling demand. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: China piles pressure on rich people and companies to cough up taxes https://on.ft.com/4f9U4yU What’s at stake in US election? $250bn in taxes for corporate America https://on.ft.com/3UwG367 Kemi Badenoch wins Conservative party leadership race https://on.ft.com/48Boesb US and European hydrogen stock prices collapse as prospects deflate https://on.ft.com/4fcQ14Q The FT Alphaville pub quiz returns to New York City this November https://on.ft.com/4hzMnn6 The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Mischa Frankl-Duval, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/2d30f7c1-8bf1-4769-921a-f1c732199fcb * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a campaign full of twists and turns, one thing has stayed surprisingly steady: the polls. On this final pre-election episode of Swamp Notes, the FT’s senior data journalist Oliver Roeder and deputy Washington bureau chief Lauren Fedor explain why the polls have barely budged this cycle, and how Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are motivating their voters in the race’s final days. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: One week to go: what is the state of the US presidential race? https://on.ft.com/3C6oxiN What the polls can’t tell us about America’s election https://on.ft.com/3AmAzUD Trump rally’s Puerto Rico slur lands with a thud in Pennsylvania https://on.ft.com/40oPMyU ‘Behind the Money’: US election betting is on a roll https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-money/id1376303362?i=1000674961962 Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter here https://ep.ft.com/newsletters/56a64b704f693a0300dfab7e/subscribe Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apple reported solid revenue growth in the past quarter, and investors are worried about the additional borrowing set out in UK chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget. The US warned that North Korean troops are expected to enter combat alongside Russia’s army in the coming days, and Spain is set to become the world’s fastest-growing major advanced economy this year. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Apple’s revenue beats Wall Street expectations on higher iPhone sales https://on.ft.com/48C9SrO UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year after Budget https://on.ft.com/3NKADR4 Ukraine and US warn Kyiv’s troops could face North Korean forces ‘in days’ https://on.ft.com/4hrdi4A Spanish growth soars as Eurozone stumbles https://on.ft.com/48uhz30 The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/c2c4bbee-06ad-46e8-8260-d93232ae6b4f * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Microsoft’s quarterly revenue rose 16% on strong cloud computing demand, the UK’s Labour party reveals bold tax increases and borrowing, and the US economy grew at an annualised rate of 2.8% in the third quarter. Plus, critics cry foul over a proof of citizenship law in Arizona. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Microsoft’s revenue beats estimates on strong cloud demand from AI boom https://on.ft.com/3Yp0Ppn Rachel Reeves announces £40bn tax increase in UK Budget https://on.ft.com/3C4VwE5 Arizona’s proof of citizenship complicates voting in US swing state https://on.ft.com/4fncR9F US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending https://on.ft.com/3YHPUs1 Play the FT’s Budget game: https://ig.ft.com/chancellor-game/ The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Michela Tindera, Katya Kumkova, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/83d4216e-7850-418a-bcb7-4312478a3fd2 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
