FT News Briefing

US tech stocks fell on Tuesday over AI concerns, Elon Musk is charting a new path for his “Muskverse” of companies, and the US military shot down an Iranian drone as Middle East tensions escalate. Plus, domestic energy companies in Argentina have benefitted from the country’s volatile economy, and Peter Mandelson is no longer a member of the House of Lords after Epstein scandal revelations.

Mentioned in this podcast:
US stocks drop on fears AI will hit software and analytics groups
Tesla lurches into the Musk robotics era
SpaceX buys xAI in $1.25tn deal to unite crucial parts of Elon Musk’s empire
US shoots down Iranian drone as Middle East tensions escalate
Police launch criminal investigation into Mandelson over Epstein scandal

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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. 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.

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France has adopted a deficit-cutting budget for 2026 after months of political wrangling, and the FT’s Christopher Grimes tells us about the front runner to be Disney’s next CEO. Plus, US President Donald Trump said he had struck a trade deal with India, and Société Générale is European banking’s latest comeback kid.

Mentioned in this podcast:
France adopts budget after premier survives no-confidence vote
Disney warns of hit to US theme parks as foreign tourist numbers fall
Trump to slash India tariffs after Modi ‘agrees’ to stop buying Russian oil
How SocGen dragged itself back from the brink

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 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
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Europe’s largest oil companies are poised to curb share buybacks, and Kevin Warsh’s nomination to Fed chair could spark a rethink of how America’s central bank works. Plus, consumer giants deal with backlash over contaminated baby formula. And, a rollercoaster in precious metals prices triggers ‘pandemonium’ in New York’s Diamond District.

Mentioned in this podcast:
Europe’s oil majors prepare to cut billions in shareholder payouts
Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair to spark rethink of bank’s role
Nestlé and Danone hit by backlash over contaminated baby formula
Gold and silver tumult triggers ‘pandemonium’ in New York’s Diamond District

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 Fiona Symon and 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

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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
Blackstone lines up ‘one of largest IPO pipelines in history’
Canada’s oil industry thrives as sales to China soar

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 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
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Tesla on Wednesday reported 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
Federal Reserve signals no rush to cut interest rates as US economy powers ahead
Trump warns Iran ‘time is running out’ for deal to avert US military action
Metals surge boosts value of mining groups by almost $500bn

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 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
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.