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Apple reported a blockbuster rise in revenue last quarter, and Blackstone is preparing to take a series of long-held investments public. Plus, Canada’s oil industry is thriving as it pushes into Asian markets. Plus, some US oil majors are reporting earnings, which could give us a window into whether they're preparing to invest in Venezuela. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Apple hails ‘remarkable’ $144bn quarter with best-ever iPhone sales https://www.ft.com/content/53f1033e-a479-4365-a13c-2e4ec2631402?accessToken=zwAAAZymOVvnkc9T8QM-pHlDZdOhPC5OwmMUAgE.MEQCIADu-bCgn_ayvc_80bRNI-1mpQUSaXBSNoPWjYLIvBq3AiAeVAhrT8TCguzH97eOLobXUW69GOw0ECgyKZFN6KbfrQ&segmentId=7d4bcc2e-e664-92ba-62e3-5590579f1902 Blackstone lines up ‘one of largest IPO pipelines in history’ https://www.ft.com/content/e5c73976-46af-49e6-987d-ee34b11d0e4a?accessToken=zwAAAZylwjoTktPlxzl2Rq9J5tOYfe40sR0OSs8mYipzsjFAu9O7sFSu-lBxtgE.MEUCIHvDrGoi7yqbSXNDfjp3GSmWYiq9Goluia2jiPpGgCYoAiEAlQBU1CWmgdXRsW-JvR1ZJ5nqT88A2NHWf9-wwN41Lew&segmentId=7d4bcc2e-e664-92ba-62e3-5590579f1902 Canada’s oil industry thrives as sales to China soar https://www.ft.com/content/26622a73-b231-40bb-bbb0-54aefa5071b6?accessToken=zwAAAZylwjoTktPlxzl2Rq9J5tOYfe40sR0OSs8mYipzsjFAu9O7sFSu-lBxtgE.MEUCIHvDrGoi7yqbSXNDfjp3GSmWYiq9Goluia2jiPpGgCYoAiEAlQBU1CWmgdXRsW-JvR1ZJ5nqT88A2NHWf9-wwN41Lew&segmentId=7d4bcc2e-e664-92ba-62e3-5590579f1902 Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino https://www.ft.com/marc-filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/11154d65-daae-4618-abac-707a7539986b * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tesla on Wednesday repored its first ever fall in annual revenue, Donald Trump has warned Iran that “time is running out” to reach a deal to avert US military action, and the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold. Plus, the world’s biggest mining companies have added close to half a trillion dollars to their valuations this year, triggered by heightened geopolitical tensions. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Tesla trims car line up in pivot to AI as annual revenue falls for first time https://www.ft.com/content/78d53ce6-a731-496c-8d8b-e53bc35f49a8?accessToken=zwAAAZyhtzqAks941TzmpzFJbNONi-U7w19JqM9WH67KhFpFCNO7wqIEiaxA8QE.MEUCIBYncSVhB9shWUS7bVLDbIG5yFU1l1VuJwvxwlC4JA9NAiEAq9FgnMLfQMbr9wRi2fu5U8Ft_W9Ex_YBGU5MkNU8LII&segmentId=7d4bcc2e-e664-92ba-62e3-5590579f1902 Federal Reserve signals no rush to cut interest rates as US economy powers ahead https://www.ft.com/content/561faeca-845a-4508-bbc2-a20489ac40f1?accessToken=zwAAAZyhtzqAks941TzmpzFJbNONi-U7w19JqM9WH67KhFpFCNO7wqIEiaxA8QE.MEUCIBYncSVhB9shWUS7bVLDbIG5yFU1l1VuJwvxwlC4JA9NAiEAq9FgnMLfQMbr9wRi2fu5U8Ft_W9Ex_YBGU5MkNU8LII&segmentId=7d4bcc2e-e664-92ba-62e3-5590579f1902 Trump warns Iran ‘time is running out’ for deal to avert US military action https://www.ft.com/content/070b13a2-61c8-48fb-9bb0-42512f0c487d?accessToken=zwAAAZygscv_ks8HCxOiYchI-9ObsEJRLwxIfc8y7z_2s1ZJ49ONf4A5FhyIsAE.MEUCIHUmjTPoAuYOqYhsIcmAPCDuao0-ooxGmD2fNQqXcNe9AiEA23zOXSxLIruPe2HHjSs-LiAjhVdrHEQWQFCxa8e0Tr4&segmentId=7d4bcc2e-e664-92ba-62e3-5590579f1902 Metals surge boosts value of mining groups by almost $500bn https://www.ft.com/content/32ef3ff6-b356-49e3-8d7f-8039161c88b0?accessToken=zwAAAZygscv_ks8HCxOiYchI-9ObsEJRLwxIfc8y7z_2s1ZJ49ONf4A5FhyIsAE.MEUCIHUmjTPoAuYOqYhsIcmAPCDuao0-ooxGmD2fNQqXcNe9AiEA23zOXSxLIruPe2HHjSs-LiAjhVdrHEQWQFCxa8e0Tr4&segmentId=7d4bcc2e-e664-92ba-62e3-5590579f1902 Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino https://www.ft.com/marc-filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/264d6c80-c93a-4924-ada9-19059e1f0d19 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
US health insurance stocks plunged yesterday, and New Delhi and Brussels have agreed a trade deal that will eliminate up to €4bn of tariffs on EU exports. Plus, Nato is increasing its military presence in the Arctic to counter Russia. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: US health insurer stocks plummet on Trump Medicare spending plan https://bit.ly/4bTIuce EU and India seal trade pact to slash €4bn of tariffs on bloc’s exports https://bit.ly/4t3GODh How Nato is preparing for war in the Arctic https://bit.ly/4t3GOmL Send your voice memos about your post graduate job search to: marc.filippino@ft.com Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson https://www.ft.com/sonja-hutson and edited by Marc Filippino. It was produced by Fiona Symon and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann and Michael Lello. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/63830e10-79fc-45b8-9c83-62fea18e2066 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Trump administration has linked security guarantees for Ukraine to Kyiv ceding the Donbas region to Russia, and there’s speculation that the US and Japan could be working together to support the yen. Plus, Israel’s military announced it had retrieved the remains of the last hostage from the Gaza Strip, and Big Tech companies are on track to dominate borrowing in the US bond market. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: US links security guarantees for Ukraine to peace deal ceding territory https://bit.ly/4bTXGpR Dollar sinks to 4-month low and gold soars past $5,000 as yen leaps https://bit.ly/4q3RKhj Israel retrieves remains of last hostage in Gaza https://bit.ly/3ZDQFSB Big Tech’s borrowing spree raises US bond market fears https://bit.ly/3O3QD3U Send your voice memos to: marc.filippino@ft.com Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson https://www.ft.com/sonja-hutson, and produced by Clare Williamson and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann and Michael Lello. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/e0ae526f-760c-474d-96ee-edb8b68e7740 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement agency faces growing backlash after federal agents fatally shot a second protester in two weeks, and Trump teases his pick for the US’s next Federal Reserve chair. Plus, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer goes on the charm offensive in Beijing, and why the US is investing in rare-earths companies. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Trump faces growing backlash against immigration crackdown after shooting https://bit.ly/3YYuVkg BlackRock’s Rick Rieder surges ahead in race to chair Federal Reserve https://bit.ly/4bXP9SG Keir Starmer prepares for his Chinese charm offensive https://bit.ly/3YUyO9U US to invest $1.6bn into rare earths group in bid to shore up key minerals https://bit.ly/4sYa1iZ Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig https://www.ft.com/victoria-craig, and produced by Julia Webster. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/2f888861-5545-4389-b949-95c97df96718 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Intel shares slide 12 per cent as supply constraints limit growth, and Trump’s “Board of Peace” is dividing the US’s allies. Plus, Iran’s government is seizing properties and businesses after protests rocked the country, and Victoria Craig unpacks next week’s meeting of the Federal Reserve. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Intel shares slide 12 per cent as supply constraints limit growth https://bit.ly/3LOoAVq Iran seizes properties and businesses in crackdown after unrest https://bit.ly/3ZoWx23 Who wants to join Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’? https://bit.ly/49A3P99 Fed chair gender reveal post https://bit.ly/49ULwuh Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino https://www.ft.com/marc-filippino, and produced by Henry Larson, Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/dfbd383a-7250-4077-8209-22ea4609f3ab * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
US President Donald Trump has dropped his tariff threat on Greenland, and the FT’s Derek Brower explains how Trump has navigated the World Economic Forum in Davos. Plus, EU lawmakers have postponed the ratification of a trade deal with the Mercosur group of South American economies, and US Supreme Court justices appeared sceptical of Donald Trump’s efforts to sack Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Greenland latest: Trump rules out using force but calls for ‘immediate negotiations’ Trump’s Greenland pivot puts Europe in a bind Howard Lutnick heckled at Davos dinner as Christine Lagarde walks out EU lawmakers vote to delay Mercosur trade pact over legal concerns Supreme Court justices express scepticism over Donald Trump’s attempt to sack Fed’s Lisa Cook Berkshire Hathaway considers selling $7.7bn stake in Kraft Heinz Credit: World Economic Forum, Supreme Court of The United States Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/2c6f261d-77a7-4c18-bb39-45e610c56668 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
US equities and the dollar fell in response to transatlantic tension over Greenland, and the FT’s Robin Wigglesworth breaks down the idea of Europe leveraging its US Treasuries to influence President Donald Trump. Plus, Netflix said that the entertainment industry remains “intensely competitive”, and China is selling drone components to Russia and Ukraine. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Dollar and US stocks fall as Trump says ‘no going back’ on Greenland bid https://on.ft.com/4a9tSDp Could Europe really leverage its $12.6tn pile of US assets? https://on.ft.com/4qweIPe Netflix highlights industry competition as it seeks Warner Bros deal approval https://on.ft.com/49uVF1Q The Chinese suppliers that could decide the drone war in Ukraine https://on.ft.com/4bf26aJ Credit: Reuters Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig https://www.ft.com/victoria-craig, and produced by Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann and Michael Lello. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/439690d3-a80f-417b-8438-f41af52a746e * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
China has registered its lowest number of births since records began. European governments weigh up options to bring down the high cost of their state pensions? Saudi Arabian banks borrow at record pace. Plus, Chinese EV carmakers have their eyes on the UK. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: China registers lowest number of births since records began https://on.ft.com/3YJfvjN China’s GDP grows 5% in 2025 as exports offset weak domestic outlook https://on.ft.com/4qtIlkb Can Europe still afford its generous state pensions? https://on.ft.com/3NxZmev Josh Gabert Doyon: https://www.ft.com/josh-gabert-doyon Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Josh Gabert Doyon https://www.ft.com/josh-gabert-doyon, and produced by Clare Williamson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/d7e1c288-1c80-484f-bd83-bf5b206852b8 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
As Europe considers retaliation measures to US President Donald Trump’s tariff threat to NATO allies that oppose his Greenland-takeover bid, Denmark seeks to bolster its own relationship with the Arctic island. Plus, the US capture of Venezuela’s president has boosted demand for Latin America political risk cover. And, geopolitics is the topic du jour at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: EU readies €93bn tariffs in retaliation for Trump’s Greenland threat https://on.ft.com/3NPncT4 Denmark’s development bank has ‘huge appetite’ to invest in Greenland, CEO says https://on.ft.com/4b1qrAD Nicolás Maduro ousting boosts demand for Latin America political risk cover https://on.ft.com/4qt2UgV Behind the Money podcast: Davos’ fight for relevance https://www.ft.com/content/466b72e7-f791-4edc-b9f8-f9b53ce70a47 Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig https://www.ft.com/victoria-craig, and produced by Julia Webster and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. Credit: NBC, White House, World Economic Forum READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/8932a9fd-d5a4-4a78-ab73-5e6d742a2fa4 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The EU is proposing a new way to allow Ukraine to join the bloc, and it was the best year for US investment banks since 2021. Plus, a look into the iron ore market and the role China is playing in it, and a preview of the World Economic Forum in Davos. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: EU ‘membership-lite’ plan for Ukraine spooks European capitals https://on.ft.com/3NlrvW9 Jamie Dimon warns Trump administration’s attacks on Fed could boost inflation https://on.ft.com/4sJ319w China’s state iron ore buyer flexes muscles in talks with global miners https://on.ft.com/49nmIfs Behind the Money podcast: Davos’ fight for relevance https://podfollow.com/behind-the-money-with-the-financial-times/episode/ea43868c20f6926a96d90563e9b4a349d1889ff2/view FT subscription sale http://ft.com/briefingsale Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino https://www.ft.com/marc-filippino, and produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/c6014908-f689-44bd-8244-210ab46365df * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
US President Donald Trump has not ruled out military action in Iran and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to call a snap general election. Plus, Donald Trump’s “unpredictable” policies have prompted bond giant Pimco to diversify away from US assets, and US banks push back against Trump’s credit card cap plans. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Donald Trump says he has received assurances ‘killing in Iran is stopping’ https://on.ft.com/3NnFgne Japan’s Sanae Takaichi to call snap election https://on.ft.com/4qX9oED Donald Trump’s ‘unpredictable’ policies to fuel multiyear shift from US, Pimco says https://on.ft.com/4jDWicZ Wall Street hits back at Trump credit card cap plans https://on.ft.com/4qOGNRz FT subscription sale http://ft.com/briefingsale Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino https://www.ft.com/marc-filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two former senior executives at the collapsed subprime car lender Tricolor Holdings pleaded not guilty to fraud and financial crime charges, and Microsoft is pledging to “pay its way” for its AI data centres. Plus, US inflation stayed at 2.7 per cent in December, and we’ll talk about what Balderton Capital’s early investment in Revolut can teach us about venture capital investment. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Tricolor executives plead not guilty to charges stemming from collapse https://on.ft.com/49njs3G Microsoft vows to ‘pay its way’ as it seeks to defuse data centre backlash https://on.ft.com/4sFyfy8 US inflation stays at 2.7% in December https://www.ft.com/content/2f6d3a97-561e-4c78-9a45-913999d622ca Billions from a million: the London VC that hit the jackpot with Revolut https://on.ft.com/4sJwal2 FT subscription sale http://ft.com/briefingsale Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino https://www.ft.com/marc-filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Michael Lello and Gavin Kallmann. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/1b854023-5fa2-4440-ab64-805edb0dccd2 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
UBS chief executive Sergio Ermotti is planning to step down in April 2027, and Paramount threatened a proxy fight in its latest move to force Warner Bros Discovery back to the negotiating table. Plus, the FT’s Robert Armstrong explains what could come next in US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on the Federal Reserve. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: UBS boss Sergio Ermotti plans to step down in April 2027 https://on.ft.com/4qPNB1h Paramount threatens proxy fight in battle for Warner Bros Discovery https://on.ft.com/49wVqSN What is behind the criminal investigation into Jay Powell? https://on.ft.com/4qqqw5S Former Fed chiefs attack DoJ probe into Jay Powell https://on.ft.com/4b1o5ln FT subscription sale http://ft.com/briefingsale Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino https://www.ft.com/marc-filippino and produced by Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/7dc9a994-f095-4e6b-86a8-7e8a1ae6ed63 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
US federal prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell, and civil unrest continues to threaten the Islamic regime in Iran. Plus, earnings season kicks off this week with the bank results. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: US prosecutors investigate Jay Powell over revamp of Fed headquarters https://on.ft.com/4qNTLPG Iran warns US against intervention https://on.ft.com/49so7jx Wall Street headed for best investment banking year since pandemic https://on.ft.com/4puVCrH FT subscription sale http://ft.com/briefingsale Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig https://www.ft.com/victoria-craig, and produced by Julia Webster and Marc Filippino and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. The FT’s executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. Source: Federal Reserve, White House READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/0e573ac5-7327-4552-80b6-64c5b55c205f * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/swamp-notes/id1812430843 https://open.spotify.com/show/2nMR1NJhMbmhORLtkpWk8X https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/swamp-notes/0d0d5880-10ea-013e-1b8d-0acc26574db2 After a military operation to capture Venezuela's leader, the Trump administration is seeking influence over other regions across the western hemisphere. The FT’s national editor Edward Luce and US-Europe foreign affairs correspondent Amy Mackinnon share their insights on how Trump and his cabinet have come to embrace the idea of foreign intervention. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Trump really wants Greenland https://as.ft.com/r/01159c7d-2f1c-4c7f-a6be-8a3de3cc12fb US says using military is among ‘options’ to acquire Greenland https://as.ft.com/r/8d4abbfb-527f-4a5a-a3ac-d1549d982f55 How the US’s audacious operation to capture Nicolás Maduro unfolded https://as.ft.com/r/25a146d0-1cc2-4116-bceb-ac0e2f1951a4 Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter here https://ep.ft.com/newsletters/56a64b704f693a0300dfab7e/subscribe Swamp Notes is hosted by Marc Filippino https://www.ft.com/marc-filippino, and produced by Henry Larson. This week’s show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts. CREDIT: Roll Call, CNN, Democracy Now! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Glencore and Rio Tinto resume mining megamerger talks, protests in Iran over economic conditions are the largest in years, and the US trade deficit narrowed to its lowest level since 2009. Plus, is there a right way for chief executives to exit a company? MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Glencore and Rio Tinto resume talks on mining megadeal https://on.ft.com/4sxNQjs Iran protests spread to neglected hinterlands https://on.ft.com/452up8p US trade deficit slides to lowest level since 2009 in October https://on.ft.com/45Ct4VV Art of the exit: is there a right way for CEOs to quit? https://on.ft.com/3Lw6nf8 CREDIT: Reuters Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino https://www.ft.com/marc-filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig, and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/d925b7d1-65c1-4ed6-9557-5d0b992e4e51 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The US wants to control Venezuelan oil sales ‘indefinitely’ but the ‘catastrophic’ state of the Latin American nation’s crude facilities presents several hurdles. Plus, President Donald Trump banned institutional investors from buying single-family homes, and the UK and France pledged to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of sweeping US-backed security guarantees. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: US seeks to control sales of Venezuelan oil ‘indefinitely’ https://on.ft.com/3N9Hy9C The ‘catastrophic’ state of Venezuela’s oil facilities https://on.ft.com/4jB6Zgs Donald Trump moves to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes https://on.ft.com/49slvCi France and UK commit to deploying troops under proposed Ukraine peace deal https://on.ft.com/4swjyNR Credit: CNBC Television Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino https://www.ft.com/marc-filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. 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 https://www.ft.com/content/e4842ffd-6b8a-4af0-90ae-f46185a05d06 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leading asset managers are positioning for a sharp sell-off in US technology stocks, Venezuela’s government has launched a crackdown after the US captured Nicolás Maduro, and the Trump administration is meeting with executives from US oil majors to discuss its strategy for Venezuela. Plus, the FT’s Joe Leahy explains how US involvement in Venezuela could affect China. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Fund managers prepare for ‘reckoning’ in US tech sector https://on.ft.com/4bmbklj Venezuela launches wave of repression after US seizure of Nicolás Maduro https://on.ft.com/4523Wrw US oil tankers sail towards Venezuela as risk of production ‘collapse’ looms https://on.ft.com/4aNNdvE China’s influence in US backyard tested by Nicolás Maduro’s downfall https://on.ft.com/4q5tpbP Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino https://www.ft.com/marc-filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann 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 https://www.ft.com/content/242b3527-3394-497f-867d-844a27a0bdd8 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to narco trafficking charges, and smaller private investors are eager to invest in Venezuelan oil. Plus, Chinese carmarkers are expected to increase exports this year, and we’ll look at how south-east Asia has been riding out Trump’s tariff storm. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Maduro pleads not guilty to drug-trafficking charges in New York court https://on.ft.com/4jrmeIp What is Trump’s plan for Venezuelan oil? https://on.ft.com/4pmSVZ2 Ex-Chevron executive seeks $2bn for Venezuelan oil projects https://on.ft.com/3N1Ab3X Chinese car exports set to jump as domestic sales cool https://on.ft.com/4qKiQuZ How south-east Asia is riding out Trump’s tariff storm https://on.ft.com/3N5qjpW Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino https://www.ft.com/marc-filippino, and produced by Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Kaye Wiggins, Gavin Kallmann, 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 https://www.ft.com/content/7aa55b1f-35cc-4c63-b64a-04d53dc6151e * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
US President Donald Trump has warned Venezuela’s defacto leader she must meet America’s demands following Nicolas Maduro’s capture. We explore what Trump hopes to achieve in the Latin American country, and the challenges ahead for its people and resource-rich oil industry. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Trump topples Maduro and vows to ‘run’ Venezuela in stark display of US power https://on.ft.com/495Mjt9 Donald Trump warns Venezuelan rulers as Washington prepares to dictate policy https://on.ft.com/4qCWcEH Washington plans to put oil at the heart of Venezuela’s future https://on.ft.com/4pn0G1a Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig https://www.ft.com/victoria-craig and produced by Julia Webster and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Emily Goldberg. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. Source: White House, NBC, CNN Espanol * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett predicted that the Magnificent 7 tech stocks were not going to fall, but they wouldn’t ride a lot higher either in 2025. What actually happened was a bit of a mixed bag, and Gillian says that sets these companies up for diverging paths in 2026. The era of an artificial intelligence tide lifting all boats seems to be drawing to an end. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Forecasting the World in 2025 https://www.ft.com/content/ac44e3a5-36ee-4cf8-af57-06a1ba51baa4 Forecasting the world in 2026 https://on.ft.com/4sl4DG8 Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson https://www.ft.com/sonja-hutson, and produced by Victoria Craig and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, 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. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Europe’s banking industry could shed 10 per cent of its workforce by 2030. Plus, the FT’s US national editor and columnist Edward Luce predicted America’s president would not fall out with one-time “first buddy”, billionaire Elon Musk in 2025. He explains why they could form a new kind of alliance in 2026. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: AI forecast to put 200,000 European banking jobs at risk by 2030 https://on.ft.com/4jjTLo5 Forecasting the World in 2025 https://www.ft.com/content/ac44e3a5-36ee-4cf8-af57-06a1ba51baa4 Forecasting the world in 2026 https://on.ft.com/4sl4DG8 Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippinio. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, 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. Credits: The White House, Fox News, CBS, AP READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE ON FT.COM https://www.ft.com/content/5a03fb8b-9459-4517-83e8-93bc600287a0 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The FT’s Europe editor Ben Hall thought there would be a Ukraine peace deal in 2025. Despite lots of back and forth over ceasefire proposals, an agreement has yet to materialise. The negotiations reveal a lot about the relationship between the west and Russia. Can the countries come to an agreement in 2026? MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Forecasting the World in 2025 https://www.ft.com/content/ac44e3a5-36ee-4cf8-af57-06a1ba51baa4 Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for 50-year US security guarantee for Ukraine https://on.ft.com/3LcppHs Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson https://www.ft.com/sonja-hutson, and produced by Victoria Craig and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann 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 https://www.ft.com/content/a3975694-0631-43d5-85d7-9459be4df7ff * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
US President Donald Trump hosted Ukraine’s leader at Mar-a-Lago for high-stakes peace talks but failed to reach a breakthrough. Plus, FT markets columnist Katie Martin predicted that in 2025, the bond market would creak but not break. She explains why it held up and whether that will continue in 2026. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Trump and Zelenskyy talks fail to deliver breakthrough on Ukraine peace deal https://on.ft.com/4qplRjV Forecasting the World in 2025 https://www.ft.com/content/ac44e3a5-36ee-4cf8-af57-06a1ba51baa4 Unhedged podcast http://podfollow.com/unhedged-1 Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig https://www.ft.com/victoria-craig, and produced by Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippinio. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Adam Samson and Gavin Kallmann. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. Credit: White House * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
What went right in 2025? What could go wrong in 2026? Recorded for the FT’s digital conference The Global Boardroom, Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong talk with Ian Smith, the FT’s senior markets correspondent, about the incredible resilience of the US stock market, and the challenges ahead. Also, they go long boring companies and short . Subscribe to Unhedged https://www.ft.com/unhedged-podcast to hear more. For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer. You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The French pioneer of European integration Jean Monnet believed that Europe would be ‘built in crisis’. The war in Ukraine is putting this theory to the test, once again. Gideon discusses with historian Timothy Garton Ash how European leaders are responding to this latest crisis after the brief ‘holiday from history’ that followed the fall of the Berlin Wall. Subscribe to The Rachman Review. /podfollow.com/rachman-review Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts This is a repeat of an episode published on The Rachman Review, a sister podcast of the FT News Briefing, on Nov. 20, 2025 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
When international private equity groups first entered Japan at the turn of the 21st century, newspapers criticised them as vulture funds and politicians steered clear of public contact. Today, it’s a different story. Dozens of buyout groups have set up in the country and the establishment is courting them. The FT’s Tokyo correspondent David Keohane and Tokyo bureau chief Leo Lewis explain why there’s been a shift, and how private equity’s presence may rejuvenate Japanese corporates. Clips from Toho The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts. https://play.acast.com/s/behindthemoney https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/behind-the-money/id1376303362 https://pca.st/3r53 https://open.spotify.com/show/5UOQnxomRBw3qlnIHevm6F * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is an episode of Political Fix, the FT weekly podcast that takes you into the corridors of Westminster to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular panel of FT correspondents. It’s been another turbulent year in UK politics. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced down rebellions from within his own party, overseen scandals and sackings, and delivered a constant barrage of bad news from health and housing to small boats and the Budget. He’s fared a little better on the world stage – with successful state visits, securing a comparatively competitive trade deal with Trump, as well as a tentative rapprochement with Europe. But with every international success, Starmer’s standing domestically seems to diminish: he ends the year, on some measures, as the most unpopular PM ever. In this special live episode of Political Fix, host George Parker is joined by Anna Gross, Stephen Bush and Chris Giles to analyse how the Labour party got here – and where it goes next. To listen and subscribe to more episodes, find Political Fix on your favourite platform by clicking here https://podfollow.com/political-fix/view! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
How much do we really know about ageing? For decades, scientists have been trying to understand the biology of the ageing process - what happens to our bodies as we get older? And is it possible to slow that process down or even stop it all together? In this series of Tech Tonic, the FT’s Hannah Kuchler https://www.ft.com/hannah-kuchler and Michael Peel https://www.ft.com/michael-peel look into the past, present and future of longevity - the wellness movement focused on extending and bettering your quality of life. Episode 1 follows Hannah as she speaks with UCL professor David Gems about the history of ageing research, and then with longevity researcher Matt Kaeberlein to discuss how the industry has developed - including current drugs that could have anti-ageing effects. Plus, Michael visits the Reviv clinic in London where he experiences, first hand, the growing consumer interest in the longevity craze. To listen to the rest of the series, find Tech Tonic on your favourite podcast platform by clicking here http://podfollow.com/tech-tonic! Clips: @DaveAspreyBPR, @drjoshaxe, @HealthCoachKait, Hevolution, Pom, Purina, Garnier, 4G antioxidants, @ChrisWillx, @lexfridman, ABC News, C-Span, CBS, ITV This Morning, Wired UK, The Dissenter, Will Tennyson The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
