Why the Crackdown Might Target Allies and Opposition

Big investors are cutting back their exposure to riskier corporate debt, the IMF doled out some advice to the US and the UK, and China’s economy remained mired in deflation last month. Plus, Turkey’s business community is being rattled by an anti-corruption drive that has swept up hundreds of companies.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Big investors scale back risky bond exposure after storming rally

IMF warns US must tackle its yawning deficit

IMF urges UK to stick with two official economic forecasts every year

China’s consumer prices fall as deflationary pressures persist

Crackdown or capital grab? Turkey state fund controls 1,000 businesses

Email Marc your questions about US politics: Marc.filippino@ft.com

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Lucy Baldwin, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

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