BlackRock and asset-management inflows

The EU is proposing a new way to allow Ukraine to join the bloc, and it was the best year for US investment banks since 2021. Plus, a look into the iron ore market and the role China is playing in it, and a preview of the World Economic Forum in Davos. 

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EU ‘membership-lite’ plan for Ukraine spooks European capitals

Jamie Dimon warns Trump administration’s attacks on Fed could boost inflation

China’s state iron ore buyer flexes muscles in talks with global miners

Behind the Money podcast: Davos’ fight for relevance 

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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. 

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