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Ruling by europe court paved the way for brussels to withhold funds from member states who violate the e. Rule of law. One of the biggest private equity groups bought a company with a popular home finance model called ren to buy. Stocks limped through the day yesterday, but then edged into the black after the federal reserve released its january meeting minutes.

The Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes show it would be willing to tighten monetary policy quickly if US inflation does not come under control, and the EU’s top court has opened the way for Brussels to withhold funding from member states for violations of the rule of law. Plus, the FT’s Mark Vandevelde explains how Blackstone’s rent-to-buy business is working out.

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EU court ruling opens way for Brussels to act against Hungary and Poland

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber and Gavin Kallmann. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.

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