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Financial Times

A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available every weekday morning.
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FT News Briefing

The International Energy Agency says global oil and gas demand will rise for the next 25 years if the world does not change course; Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank Group has sold its entire stake in Nvidia; and investors have been selling off the debt of US tech heavyweights. Plus, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s plan to reduce income taxes for the “middle-class” has sparked criticism that she is helping the rich.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Oil and gas demand to rise for 25 years without global change of course, says IEA

Why Nvidia should be glad to see the back of SoftBank

SoftBank sells Nvidia stake for $5.8bn as it prepares for AI investments

Investor angst over Big Tech’s AI spending spills into bond market

Giorgia Meloni’s ‘middle-class’ tax cut sparks political row in Italy

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Victoria Craig, Lulu Smyth and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. 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

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SoftBank divesting from Nvidia could be good, actually

Saudi Aramco is shifting its focus to natural gas, Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for at least $1bn over an edit of a speech he gave on January 6 2021, and a $23bn mine in Guinea opens today and it is seen as a huge win for China. 

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Saudi Aramco steps up gas push to meet surging electricity demand 

Donald Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1bn over January 6 speech edit

How the world’s biggest mining project is a win for China

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Lulu Smyth, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. 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

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How the world’s biggest mining project is a win for China

The US Senate takes the first step to ending the government shutdown, and COP30 climate talks kick off in Brazil. Plus, stricter regulation puts the squeeze on Switzerland’s prized finance sector. And, can Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push to counter US tariffs help Zoho truly rival Whatsapp?

Mentioned in this podcast:

US senators strike deal in first step to ending government shutdown

The world is struggling to halt climate change. But can it adapt?

Swiss finance shrinks as regulators tighten grip on prized sector 

India boosts homegrown WhatsApp rival in tech nationalism drive

The 900-page book that China watchers count on

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Nisha Patel, Sonja Hutson and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Alexander Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. 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

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Senate secures breakthrough on US shutdown

Tesla investors have overwhelmingly backed Elon Musk’s $1tn pay deal, Hungary’s prime minister travels to Washington to make the case for a Russian oil sanctions exemption, and the Bank of England keeps rates on hold. Plus, why UK bond markets are keeping calm and carrying on despite turmoil ahead of Labour’s Budget announcement. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s $1tn pay deal

Bank of England keeps rates on hold at 4% in knife-edge decision

Orbán to seek approval from Trump to continue importing Russian oil

Bond markets are winning the Budget stand-off

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. 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

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Hungary looks to Trump for sanctions exemption

US Supreme Court justices appeared sceptical of Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, and Argentine President Javier Milei has rejected investor calls to allow the peso to float freely. Plus, contentious bankruptcy proceedings for First Brands begin today. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Investors could face a bonfire night surprise on Trump tariffs

‘A glorious mess’: First Brands creditors brace for Houston court clash

Milei defies calls to float Argentine peso

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. 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. 

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Supreme Court questions emergency Trump tariffs

US voters issued a rebuke of President Donald Trump, US stocks dropped on Tuesday as jitters over highly elevated valuations for many artificial intelligence companies intensified, and some investors are worried there’s an AI bubble in Asian stocks as well. Plus, UniCredit’s ambition to become a European banking powerhouse has hit a series of roadblocks. 

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US stocks slide as investors fret over high valuations for AI companies

Asian markets’ reliance on AI boom raises ‘bubble’ fears

What next for Andrea Orcel’s UniCredit?

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Marc Filippino, Sonja Hutson, Lulu Smyth and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. 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

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AI bubble worries spread to Asia

Palantir lifted its 2025 revenue guidance and Pfizer has filed a second lawsuit against Novo Nordisk and obesity drug start-up Metsera. Plus, OpenAI inked a $38bn computing deal with Amazon, and the FT’s Claire Jones explains how the Trump administration is considering pushing for wider global dollar adoption. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Palantir lifts 2025 sales outlook after posting strong quarterly growth

Pfizer files second lawsuit to block Novo Nordisk’s $9bn Metsera bid

OpenAI strikes $38bn computing deal with Amazon

US pushes for wider global dollar adoption

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Michela Tindera, 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.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Pfizer plays hardball in weight-loss drug fight

The US Supreme Court begins hearing arguments this week for President Trump’s tariff policy. Plus, voters will head to the polls for state races seen as a referendum on the first year of Trump’s second term, and private equity may be full of zombie firms in the next decade. Then, a look at how China is filling a gap in the solar-energy space.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Businesses press Supreme Court to strike down Trump’s emergency tariff power 

Trump and plastic bags: New Jersey is bellwether of US political mood

Private capital zombie firms will pile up in next decade, says EQT chief

The global boom in solar – with or without the US

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Marc Filippino, and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help Peter Barber. 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

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Trump’s economy on the ballot

Amazon and Apple delivered solid earnings reports, and the FT’s Gideon Rachman explores whether Donald Trump’s foreign policy wins in Asia will hold. Plus, the European Central Bank has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged and the FT’s Jennifer Hughes says India’s initial public offering boom is not too hot, not too cold – it’s just right. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Amazon revenues rise 13% on strength in cloud computing unit

Apple predicts holiday boom in iPhone sales

‘Rely on America at your peril’: the vagaries of Trump’s foreign policy

Eurozone economy expands 0.2% in third quarter

ECB holds interest rates at 2%

India’s IPO boom has a goldilocks feel 

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Lucy Baldwin, Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, 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

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Will Trump’s progress in Asia last?

Meta and Microsoft had mixed earnings reports, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and said it would halt quantitative tightening and South Korea has agreed to invest $350bn in the US in return for lower tariffs on car exports. Plus, John Malone is stepping down as chair of his media and telecoms empire, marking the end of an era in which the “cable cowboy” reshaped both industries.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Meta hit by huge AI spending

Federal Reserve trims US interest rates by quarter point but casts doubt on December cut

Federal Reserve nears end of QT amid signs of stress in money markets

US and South Korea seal trade deal

‘Cable cowboy’ John Malone to step down from media and telecoms empire

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Lucy Baldwin, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. 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

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RIP QT

Rupert Murdoch has resolved the bitter dispute over his sprawling media empire, France is once again without a prime minister, and US bank PNC has agreed to buy smaller peer FirstBank. Plus, North Cyprus is betting big on casinos to boost its economy.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Murdoch seals $3.3bn succession deal to hand empire to eldest son

Macron scouts for new prime minister to quell turmoil

PNC to buy Colorado’s FirstBank for $4.1bn

North Cyprus casino plans stoke fears of slide towards ‘dark’ economy

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Katya Kumkova and Sonja Hutson. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. 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

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Macron looks for a new PM, again

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