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FT News Briefing

Financial Times
Donald Trump
China
Artificial Intelligence
Federal Reserve
United States
Ukraine
Nvidia
Russia
European Union
Venezuela
Openai
Iran
Inflation
US Economy
Japan
Tariffs
Netflix
Saudi Arabia
France
Tesla

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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Recent Guests

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Jillian Tett
Story of Money co-host
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Amelia Pollard
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Scott Sheffield
Pioneer in shale oil, key figure in fracking and horizontal drilling
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Episode: Bonus: A US shale pioneer on the Middle East war

Hosts

Marc Filippino
Host and editor who regularly leads the discussion, providing insights with an engaging and informative style.
Victoria Craig
Host who delivers key news updates and provides context on financial stories.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 8.6k ratings
  • The best!

    Crisp, intelligent, non-hyped reporting backed by the Financial Times deep-resourced reporting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Refined Taster
    United Statesa month ago
  • Political bias

    While the information in these podcasts is usually fine, they recently have been spending too much time discussing Trump. I’m not a huge fan of the man but it gets old listening to them trying to nitpick his every move.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Meath8
    United Statesa month ago
  • A good start to the day

    Nice potted summary that is worth a listen before the day kicks off . Like the varied worldwide commentary on a handful of sometimes quite disparate topics .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jono golf
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • FT News Briefing — Great News Program, Terrible Podcast Art - What Happened?

    Marc Filippino and Clare Williamson’s news round-up each weekday provides a well-rounded catch up of topical and current geopolitical news and business news from Silicon Valley’s board rooms to the stories stirring in global capitols. Its razor-sharp focus on the news stories that matter offer a researched perspective in a pacy news cycle behind the headlines.

    My only quibble for 2026 for all of the FT’s informative podcasts is: why did they fire their designer or did he or she depart the este... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Eric Tigre
    United States3 months ago
  • Terrible change

    Briefing is disappeared. Terrible change

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    Cyn188
    Canada4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and concise overview of current events, making it a great start to their day.
Overall, the podcast is seen as a reliable source for business news, though there are occasional criticisms regarding its US-centric focus.
Some listeners have expressed concerns about recent changes in hosts and content focus, wishing for a more consistent approach to topics.
The delivery is often praised for its clarity and depth, providing important news insights in an accessible format.

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Senior Republican clears path for next Fed chair
Q: What happens next in the Senate for Warsh's nomination?
With the probe dropping, Republicans who had objections are likely to support Warsh, the Banking Committee will vote soon, and a majority vote on the Senate floor seems likely given the current dynamics.
Senior Republican clears path for next Fed chair
Q: Claire, this has been quite a saga, and we haven't even touched on some of the other ways that Trump has potentially attacked the independence of the Fed. What environment is Warsh stepping into?
Warsh enters a Fed under political pressure but with the DOJ probe seen as winding down, which could provide cover and smooth the path to confirmation, though the environment remains wary of presidential influence on central bank independence.
Senior Republican clears path for next Fed chair
Q: So Clare, just to back up for a minute, remind us what this probe was all about?
The probe was about whether Powell misled Congress over the $2.5 billion renovation, with cost overruns; Powell denied it and argued the pressure was from the White House to cut borrowing costs.
BP’s major setback
Q: What was the atmosphere like at BP's AGM?
Despite BP's stock rise and new leadership, the meeting was tense because shareholders questioned the company's climate strategy and governance, especially after the refusal to allow a climate activists' proposal, which sparked criticism and highlighted concerns over the direction of the company's future investments.
BP’s major setback
Q: Tell me about these two failed resolutions.
One resolution aimed to reverse earlier climate reporting requirements, arguing the existing mandatory framework sufficed, while the other sought electronic annual general meetings to democratize shareholder participation; both proposals failed to secure support from around half of the voting shareholders, signaling cautious investor sentiment toward BP's governance moves.

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A weekday morning show designed to inform listeners about the most significant global business happenings, the content focuses on financial news, economic developments, and geopolitical events impacting markets. Each episode combines discussions on contemporary topics such as corporate scandals, emerging trends in technology and finance, and major political events, often featuring expert insights from industry leaders and journalists. Unique elements include rapid-fire delivery and a focus on both major financial institutions and broader economic themes, ensuring it's a key resource for professionals and anyone interested in the dynamics shaping today's economy.

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