The Fed ignores Trump’s calls to cut rates

The Fed ignores Trump’s calls to cut rates

Big Tech earnings season is in full swing, the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady despite pressure from President Donald Trump, and Syria’s new government pressed Moscow about reparations. Plus, activist short-selling is on the decline.


Mentioned in this podcast:

Meta’s bumper results tempered by revenue outlook

Federal Reserve keeps US interest rates on hold

Syria asks Russia for reparations

Last men standing: the short sellers who remain after Hindenburg’s exit


The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.


Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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