Can private data replace official statistics?

Goldman Sachs is on track to notch its best performance in the global deals market in 24 years. Plus, what UK gilt markets are looking for after Friday’s selloff, and how Spain’s deficit is set to fall below Germany’s for the first time in two decades. And, the government shutdown has posed complications for US economic data collection. 

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Goldman Sachs on brink of best M&A performance in 24 years

UK politics as it happened — Gilts sell off on tax plan U-turn

US economic outlook obscured by shutdown-triggered data gap

Spain’s deficit to fall below Germany’s for the first time in two decades

UK to launch first lead poisoning screening study of children after FT investigation

Toxic legacy: uncovering the threat of lead poisoning

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Julia Webster, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Alexander Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. 

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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