China Will Hedge Its Energy Strategy

Leading asset managers are positioning for a sharp sell-off in US technology stocks, Venezuela’s government has launched a crackdown after the US captured Nicolás Maduro, and the Trump administration is meeting with executives from US oil majors to discuss its strategy for Venezuela. Plus, the FT’s Joe Leahy explains how US involvement in Venezuela could affect China. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Fund managers prepare for ‘reckoning’ in US tech sector

Venezuela launches wave of repression after US seizure of Nicolás Maduro

US oil tankers sail towards Venezuela as risk of production ‘collapse’ looms

China’s influence in US backyard tested by Nicolás Maduro’s downfall

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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann and Michael Lello.The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

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