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US President Donald Trump has handed carmakers a one-month reprieve on tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, and we look at how a few billionaire elites struck a multibillion-dollar port deal within weeks. German borrowing costs surged by the most in 28 years on Wednesday, and the Liberal party in Canada will hold a leadership vote this weekend to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Donald Trump hands carmakers one-month reprieve from tariffs
German borrowing costs soar by most since 1997 on âhistoricâ debt deal
Donald Trump revives Canadaâs Liberals in electoral turnaround
The billionaire elite who answered Donald Trumpâs call on Panama Canal
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, 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 FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine was âready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possibleâ, Taiwan is trying to get on US President Donald Trumpâs good side, and private equity assets under management fell last year for the first time in decades. Plus, businesses are snapping up the wind and solar farms that governments are no longer backing.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Big businesses step up to buy energy from new wind and solar farms
âChips on the tableâ: Taiwan pushes for closer US ties as China threat looms
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine âreadyâ to talk peace in bid to placate Donald Trump
Private equity industry shrinks for the first time in decades
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, 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 FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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The US is suspending military aid to Ukraine, Chevrolet Silveradoâs complex supply chain leaves it particularly vulnerable to a looming trade war, and Eurozone inflation has fallen for the first time in four months to 2.4 per cent. Plus, US defence stocks are being left behind.
Mentioned in this podcast:
US suspends military aid to Ukraine
How Donald Trumpâs tariffs threaten an iconic US pick-up truck
Eurozone inflation falls to 2.4% as underlying price pressures ease
European defence shares jump as blistering rally gathers pace
US defence groups miss out on global stock rally amid Trumpâs Pentagon cuts
Credit: @ChevyPH
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, 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 FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Cryptocurrencies surged on Sunday after a surprise announcement from US President Donald Trump, and European leaders gathered in London to shore up support for Kyiv. Plus, Deutsche Bank clashed with the European Central Bank throughout 2024 over concerns about its risk management, and high interest rates and uncertainty over immigration policy are discouraging US homeowners from renovating properties.
Correction: We incorrectly said in this episode that by the end of 2024, Deutsche had earmarked more than âŹ5.5bn for potential losses. We should have said that during 2024, Deutsche earmarked âŹ1.8bn for potential losses. We apologise for this error.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Crypto prices jump as Trump says US strategic reserve to include lesser-traded tokens
Deutsche Bank clashed with ECB over bad loan losses
UK and France aim for new Ukraine peace deal after White House fracas
Americans delay home improvements in latest blow to US housing market
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, 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 FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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This week, the White House said it would pick which reporters would get access to Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the US president has sued several press outlets for what he considers unfair coverage. Can the media do its job in this political landscape? The FTâs Washington bureau chief James Politi and Los Angeles bureau chief Chris Grimes examine the media climate.
Mentioned in this podcast:
White House to choose which reporters get close access to Donald Trump
Donald Trump vs the media: US president wages war on the fourth estate
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Swamp Notes is produced by Katya Kumkova. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.
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US President Donald Trump has said his administration is working on a trade deal with the UK, Santanderâs incoming chief accounting officer is under criminal investigation in Brazil, and the pound is rebounding. Plus, DeepSeekâs advances have sparked a nationwide push in China to deploy its large language models everywhere from hospitals to local governments. Audio credit: The Independent
Mentioned in this podcast:
Trump says US is working on trade deal with the UK
Sterling outshines rivals on stronger economic data
DeepSeek spreads across China with Beijingâs backing
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Michela Tindera, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Nvidiaâs revenues soared in the quarter to the end of January as demand for its AI-focused chips boomed, healthcare costs are dragging down the Chinese economy, and BP is turning its main focus back to fossil fuels. Plus, Americaâs investors are putting money in English footballâs lower leagues.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Nvidia revenues jump almost 80% on booming AI chip sales
Why âcatastrophicâ medical bills are hurting Chinaâs economy
BP pivots back to oil and gas after âmisplacedâ faith in green energy
Wealthy overseas owners drive record spend in English footballâs lower leagues
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Michela Tindera, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Kyiv has agreed terms with Washington on a minerals deal, and finance ministers from many of the worldâs largest economies are poised to skip Group of 20 meetings in South Africa this week. Plus, Unilever is replacing its chief executive and the FTâs Hannah Murphy explains why Silicon Valley is veering to the conservative right.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Unilever ousts chief Hein Schumacher after less than two years
Tech titans stand with Donald Trump to kill off activism in Silicon Valley
Ukraine agrees minerals deal with US
Top finance ministers snub G20 as global co-operation comes under strain
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Katyha Kumkova, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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The US and Europe battled in the UN and G7 over whether to blame Russia for its war against Ukraine, German election winner Friedrich Merz faces serious hurdles to boosting defence spending, and Apple said it planned to hire an additional 20,000 staff in the US over the next four years. Plus, US commodities trader Archer Daniels Midland has pledged to stick with its climate commitments, despite looser regulations under President Donald Trump.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Europe and US clash over Ukraine in G7 and UN
Debt and defence worries for Friedrich Merz after AfD and far left make gains
Apple announces plans to create 20,000 US jobs in pitch to Donald Trump
ADM pledges to stick to climate goals as Donald Trump divides corporate world
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, 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 FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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The center-right Christian Democrats won the most votes in Germanyâs election, and the US stock market had its worst day in two months on Friday. Britain and India will relaunch talks on a long-awaited trade deal, plus, Chinaâs holdings of US Treasuries have fallen to their lowest level since 2009.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Friedrich Merz set to become Germanyâs next chancellor, exit polls say
US stocks post worst slide in two months on gloomy economic data
Chinaâs holdings of US Treasuries fall to lowest level since 2009
UK and India relaunch trade talks in bid to boost investment opportunities
Decaffeinated Brazilians blame Lula for surging cost of morning brew
Credit: @casaljb_brasil/Instagram
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, 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 FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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US President Donald Trumpâs executive order this week seeks to ârein inâ independent federal agencies by requiring them to submit draft regulations for review. The FTâs US managing editor Brooke Masters and our legal and enforcement correspondent Stefania Palma discuss what the new measures mean for the business community.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Trump makes push for control of independent US regulators
US dealmaking suffers worst start to a year in a decade amid Trump volatility
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Swamp Notes is produced by Katya Kumkova. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.
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Investors are urging the EU to make sweeping reforms to its debt securitisation market, Walmart has staged a major comeback, and Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba reported its fastest revenue growth in more than a year. Plus, the FTâs John Paul Rathbone explains how Europe could defend itself should Donald Trump pull US military assets.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Investors call for shake-up of Europeâs âfailedâ securitisation market
How Europe can defend itself without US help
How a resurgent Walmart saw off the Amazon threat
Walmart points to âuncertain timeâ with warning of weaker sales growth
Alibaba to âaggressivelyâ invest in AI over next three years
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Michela Tindera, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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KKR has submitted a preliminary bid to take a majority stake in Thames Water, and HSBC set out its cost cuts in its annual earnings report yesterday. UK inflation hit a 10-month high. Plus, Germany has lost half a million manufacturing jobs since 2020.
Mentioned in this podcast:
German manufacturing job losses deepen fears over industrial decline
UK inflation rises to 10-month high of 3% in January
HSBC sets out scale of cost cuts under chief executiveâs restructuring plan
KKR submits ÂŁ4bn bid to take majority stake in Thames Water
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, 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 FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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The US and Russia have agreed to âlay the groundwork for future co-operationâ on ending the Ukraine war, and US president Donald Trump has his eyes on Ukrainian mineral deposits. Plus, developers of small modular nuclear reactors have raised at least $1.5bn in funding over the past year thanks to AI data centers.
Mentioned in this podcast:
US and Russia agree to âlay the groundworkâ for ending Ukraine war
The Ukrainian mineral riches in Donald Trumpâs sights
Big Techâs AI ambitions deliver funding boost to nuclear reactor race
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, 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 FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Tesla risks being caught up in the China-US trade war, while US officials head to Saudi Arabia to start peace talks over Ukraine. Indonesia reaches âOpec statusâ as it dominates the global nickel trade. Plus, the US-India deal signals a bonanza for US gas imports.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Tesla braces for delay to China licence as Trump trade tensions mount
The âOpecâ of nickel: Indonesiaâs control of a critical metal
European countries clash over sending troops to Ukraine
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This episode of the FT News Briefing was produced by Josh Gabert-Doyon, Fiona Symon, Lulu Smyth, 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 FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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French President Macron holds an emergency meeting in Paris with Ukraineâs allies, and a stock index featuring Europeâs largest banks is outpacing the United Statesâ Magnificent Seven tech giants. Plus, the activist hedge fund Elliot Management is on a mission to rejuvenate British Petroleum.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Europe scrambles to respond as US and Russia prepare for Ukraine peace talks
Hedge fund Elliott shakes BP from its strategic slump
Magnificent 7? Try the Magnificent 47 for size
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The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, 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 FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Ukraine is dominating discussions at this yearâs Munich Security Conference after a call between Donald Trump and Russiaâs Vladimir Putin, which ended with the US president declaring that peace talks will start âimmediatelyâ. The FTâs Moscow bureau chief Max Seddon is on to discuss, alongside Keir Giles, author of the recent book Who Will Defend Europe?
Mentioned in this podcast:
Donald Trump opens the door to Vladimir Putinâs grandest ambitions
EU to ease fiscal rules to boost defense spending
How will Europe defend itself?
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Swamp Notes is produced by Marc Filippino and Katya Kumkova. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.
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Arm plans to launch its own chip this year, and Sheinâs IPO will likely be delayed after US President Donald Trumpâs crackdown on tariff-free imports. Plus, Robinhood has evolved from an app that sprayed digital confetti when customers made their first trade to one that aims to serve as a broader financial services platform.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Arm secures Meta as first customer for ambitious new chip project
Shein IPO plans hit by Trumpâs low-cost parcels crackdown
Has meme-stock kid Robinhood finally come of age?
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, 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 FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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European officials are worried about being cut out of a US-Russia peace deal on Ukraine, and US inflation ticked up in January. Plus, Chinaâs leading producer of memory chips is rapidly gaining global market share at the expense of South Korean competitors.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Europe blindsided by Trump on Ukraine peace talks with Russia
US inflation unexpectedly increases to 3% in January
Chinese chip championâs âsnowballingâ growth threatens Korean dominance
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, 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 FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Hong Kong tech stocks are flying high, Elon Muskâs nearly $100bn bid for OpenAI comes with a ton of baggage, and the EU says it will retaliate against US tariffs on European steel and aluminium exports. Plus, Sudanâs army is close to its biggest victory in a brutal two-year civil war.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Chinaâs tech stocks enter bull market after DeepSeek
Worldâs largest EV battery maker files for Hong Kong listing
Elon Musk gatecrashes OpenAI restructuring
Elon Musk-led consortium offers $100bn to take control of OpenAI
EU to retaliate against US steel and aluminium tariffs
Sudan army nears biggest victory of civil war with assault on capital
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, 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 FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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