
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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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2082 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Investors sounded the alarm on Thursday after a major Qatar gas facility took serious damage, and amateur traders are going wild for five-minute bets.
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‘Armageddon scenario’ for gas markets as Qatar hit by missiles
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The US has relaxed sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil group Petróleos de Venezuela and the Federal Reserve has stuck with plans to cut rates later this year. Plus, Walmart won patents to give algorithms more sway over prices and fears of an imm... more
The EU wants to make mergers a bit easier, Wall Street banks are offloading $18bn of debt tied to video game maker Electronic Arts, and investors are piling into cash at the fastest rate since the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, the FT’s Ahmed Al Omran expl... more
The FT’s Gideon Rachman explains what the Strait of Hormuz’s closure means strategically for Iran, Italy’s UniCredit has launched a €35bn takeover offer for Commerzbank and China’s oil stockpile is put to the test as the strait remains closed. Plus, ... more
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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 .
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
Briefing is disappeared. Terrible change
Looks like FT now has embraced AI too
Powell had a normal statement for December. She simply overreacted. I expect reporting, but not personal opinions.
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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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