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Two tech titans reported earnings yesterday, and things didn't look good. European Central Bank is set to start chipping away at its balance sheet. The US Supreme Court will decide on several cases that could change the landscape for businesses. Are we on the verge of a wage increase spiral? How is private capital changing the landscape for small firms? Can investors avoid greenwashing in their ESG exposure?

Alphabet reported an unexpectedly severe slowdown in its core search ads business, and the European Central Bank is going to start talks on shrinking its balance sheet. Plus, the FT’s Stefania Palma explains which US Supreme Court cases could have a major impact on businesses.

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The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. 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.

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