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27 Syys 44s
Alarm bells over US lending standards
BNP Paribas has relaxed a policy that blocked it from financing “controversial weapons”, US debt investors have raised the alarm over lax lending standards in credit markets, and Italy is considering a freeze in its retirement age of 67. Plus, Singapore and Hong Kong want to become major players in the gold market. Mentioned in this podcast:BNP Paribas drops pledge not to finance ‘controversial weapons’US debt investors raise alarm over lending standardsItaly weighs freezing its retirement age at 67Singapore and Hong Kong shoot for place in gold firmamentUntil 29th October, you can save 40% on a standard annual digital subscription at ft.com/briefingsaleToday’s FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Katya Kumkova, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Blake Maples, 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Syys 11min
US companies love AI. But can’t say why
The boss of Eli Lilly has branded the UK “probably the worst country in Europe” for drug prices, US President Donald Trump hit out at the UN at a speech at the global body’s General Assembly, and the Federal Reserve has scope to cut interest rates another three times, the OECD has said. Plus, the biggest US-listed companies keep talking about artificial intelligence, but few appear to be able to describe how the technology is changing their businesses for the better. Mentioned in this podcast:Eli Lilly boss brands UK ‘worst country in Europe’ for cheap drug pricesCan the UN save itself from irrelevance?Federal Reserve has room for three more rate cuts as US growth slows, says OECDUK set for highest inflation in G7, says OECDAmerica’s top companies keep talking about AI — but can’t explain the upsidesUntil 29th October, you can save 40% on a standard annual digital subscription at ft.com/briefingsaleCREDIT: PBS and the White HouseRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Syys 11min
Oracle’s leadership shake-up
Nvidia said it planned to invest up to $100bn in OpenAI to support a massive build-out of artificial intelligence data centres, Oracle’s Safra Catz is stepping down as chief executive and the US is considering a “large and forceful” intervention to support Argentina through a bout of severe market volatility. Plus, shares in Indian IT companies fell after US President Donald Trump sharply raised the application fee for H-1B visas. Mentioned in this podcast:Nvidia to invest up to $100bn in OpenAIOracle splits CEO role as Safra Catz steps downTikTok algorithm to be overseen by Oracle in Trump dealUS offers financial lifeline to Argentina’s Javier MileiIndian IT shares fall over fears from Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa feeUntil 29th October, you can save 40% on a standard annual digital subscription at ft.com/briefingsaleToday’s FT News Briefing was produced by Katya Kumkova, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Alex Higgins 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Syys 11min
Big Tech is losing a battle with Brussels
US companies may have to pay billions in new fees to hire foreign workers, and US tech groups are losing a political battle in Brussels to gain access to the EU’s financial data market. Plus, the UK joined Canada and Australia in recognising a Palestinian state on Sunday, and a Chinese retail giant is facing some growing pains on its European expansion plans. Mentioned in this podcast:Trump’s H-1B visa fee to hit US employers with $14bn annual billEU to block Big Tech from new financial data sharing systemUK, Canada and Australia recognise Palestine as an independent stateWill Benjamin Netanyahu annex the West Bank?China’s rival to Amazon battles to go global after failed UK bidsUntil 29th October, you can save 40% on a standard annual digital subscription at ft.com/briefingsaleToday’s FT News Briefing was produced by Ethan Plotkin, Victoria Craig, Katya Kumkova, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Alexander Higgins and 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Syys 12min
Nvidia throws rival Intel a lifeline
Deutsche Bank chief executive Christian Sewing is set to be named as a defendant in legal proceedings, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump did their best to present a united front, and the Bank of England kept interest rates steady. Plus, Nvidia has agreed to invest $5bn in its struggling rival Intel. Mentioned in this podcast:Deutsche Bank chief Christian Sewing set to face multimillion-pound lawsuitTrump and Starmer at Chequers as it happened: leaders present united front after lavish state visitBoE holds interest rates at 4% and slows ‘quantitative tightening’Nvidia to invest $5bn in rival IntelCREDIT: CBS NewsToday’s FT News Briefing was produced by Josh Gabert-Doyon, Katya Kumkova, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kent Militzer, 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Syys 12min
The Fed changes course
The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time this year and China is banning its tech companies from buying AI chips made by Nvidia. Plus, how did the Swiss National Bank become one of the world’s top investors in US tech? Mentioned in this podcast:Federal Reserve cuts rates by quarter point and signals more to comeChina bans tech companies from buying Nvidia’s AI chips Switzerland’s US tech ‘whale’ Protesters against Trump state visit march through London Credit: ReutersToday’s FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Katya Kumkova, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kelly Garry, 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Syys 11min
