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FT News Briefing

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United States
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NVIDIA
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Inflation

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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Weakened refining capacity in Russia and the Gulf is a boon to US refiners. Plus, the Trump administration’s decision to revoke legal protections for migrants could hurt the US economy, and Google is shifting control of its AI effort from London back... more

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Recent Guests

Rafe Rosner-Uden
FT San Francisco correspondent who reviewed SpaceX earnings call
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Episode: SpaceX outperforms in debut earnings
Hebe Salah
FT correspondent following events in Tunisia
Financial Times
Episode: SpaceX outperforms in debut earnings
Barney Jobson
Portugal and Spain correspondent
Financial Times
Episode: Spain’s migrant crisis reopens deep EU rifts
Arash Masudi
FT Finance and Markets Editor
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Episode: JPMorgan walks into another football firestorm
Leslie Hook
FT Natural Resources Editor
Financial Times
Episode: JPMorgan walks into another football firestorm
Joseph Cotterall
Emerging Markets Correspondent
Financial Times
Episode: Hike or hold: Investors split ahead of Fed decision
Stephanie Finley
FT's Houston correspondent
Financial Times
Episode: US oil refineries race against dwindling supply
Florian Mueller
FT's Frankfurt correspondent
Financial Times
Episode: US oil refineries race against dwindling supply
Jeff Dyer
FT Latin America editor, discussed the Venezuelan oil revenue flow
Financial Times
Episode: The US has $13bn in Venezuelan oil money. Where is it?

Hosts

Marc Filippino
Host of FT News Briefing
Victoria Craig
Contributor/Host for next-week coverage; Host of FT News Briefing

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 8.9k ratings
  • FT invites E. Warren as an expert on IPOs

    Seriously?

    Apple Podcasts
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    nickhjj
    South Korea2 months ago
  • The only way to start your day

    I love Mark Filippino’s work on the FT news briefing. There was a moment where they introduced horrible and loud ads at the beginning of the podcast, which was, thank god, promptly removed. Keep it up, i listen daily since 2020.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timothyferaboli
    Italy2 months ago
  • Fundamental podcast

    This is the basis to start the day with the financial brief from the FT. Great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaKrazy
    Italy2 months ago
  • The best!

    Crisp, intelligent, non-hyped stories backed by the Financial Times deep-resourced reporting. The show also what I can only describe as an uplifting personality, whatever is going on in the world of news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Refined Taster
    United States3 months ago
  • Interesting and insightful podcast!

    I started to listen to this when I didn’t really know much about finance etc. It became part of my morning routine and it’s one of the early achievements in my day . I love Marc’s hosting and sometimes would be upset if it’s not him. I hope this podcast continues to produce good contents. Hope the podcast can have more explanation when there’s certain terminology than it currently has. Keep going!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ccchel L
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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America’s puzzling yen intervention
Q: What is Novo Nordisk's strategy under new leadership?
The new leadership is pushing for aggressive reform, including significant cost cuts and potentially larger or transformational deals to fill pipelines and offset patent cliffs, with a focus on diversification beyond diabetes and weight-loss drugs.
SpaceX outperforms in debut earnings
Q: What is disappointing investors with SpaceX's results?
Investors were surprised by the heavy capital expenditure on AI (XAI) with most of the roughly $18 billion spent in the quarter going to data centers rather than SpaceX's own AI initiatives, revealing concerns about the pace and profitability of SpaceX's AI strategy.
Fed holds rates as inflation fears grow
Q: How did the markets react to the Fed decision and Warsh's stance?
Initial market reaction was not strongly favorable, with a notable rally in some rates as traders waited for clearer signals, yet overall pricing suggests a balance between hawkish rhetoric and actual policy action depending on incoming data.
Fed holds rates as inflation fears grow
Q: Did Warsh give any indication that the Fed could raise interest rates in September?
He avoided explicit guidance on the next move, emphasizing a data-driven approach and signaling comfort with market pricing, which keeps September options open but underlines a cautious stance rather than promising a rate rise.
US oil refineries race against dwindling supply
Q: So I mentioned US refiners. What are they doing to try and meet the demand for things like jet fuel and gasoline and diesel, given the state of the strategic petroleum reserves?
Refineries are operating at or above full capacity in key regions and some have deferred maintenance to push output, aiming to fill the gap left by depleted reserves, though this raises risks of breakdowns and potential disruption from events like hurricanes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About FT News Briefing

What is FT News Briefing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise, weekday briefing that blends markets, macroeconomics, and geopolitics with on-the-ground reporting. Recent episodes emphasize blockbuster IPOs and AI listing churn, global policy tensions (Cuba, Turkey, EU leadership dynamics), energy market shocks, and central-bank commentary, all framed with FT reporting and expert analysis. The show often pairs fast-paced market perspective with geopolitical context and occasional on-location interviews, plus cross-promotional segments that widen the conversation beyond core business news. This mix makes it a strong fit for listeners who want both the numbers and the stories shaping them, delivered in a tight, digestible format each morning. A notable strength is its roster of FT journalists a... more

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