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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is giving a speech today. He'll try to set out his vision for the country in 2023 as it faces a health crisis that's getting worse. Tesla and Apple stocks took a beating on the first trading day of the new year. Retail investors are pouring into the commodities market, which may have unintended consequences.

Downing Street says Britons could struggle to access healthcare this winter, Tesla and Apple shares both fell because of production issues in China, and retail investors are pouring into risky commodities markets.

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Downing Street admits Britons will struggle to access the NHS

Tesla shares slide after deliveries fall short of Wall St expectations

Apple’s market value falls below $2tn as tech rout hits iPhone maker

Commodities trading boom raises fear of big losses among retail investors

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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