FT News Briefing US midterms countdown: Republicans bank on inflation
Oct 20, 2022
Lauren Fedor, FT's Deputy Washington Bureau Chief, shares insights on the US midterm elections and the Republican Party's strategy to leverage inflation concerns. She explores how economic issues are dominating voter priorities, overshadowing topics like healthcare and abortion rights. The podcast also discusses early voting dynamics and contrasting campaign narratives from both parties, as well as the shifting political landscape in China under Xi Jinping, which affects global perceptions and economic interactions.
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UK Rail Strike Legislation
- UK lawmakers plan to introduce legislation making rail strikes harder.
- This would require train operators to maintain an "adequate service level" during strikes.
Declining Private Sector Presence
- Private sector attendance at China's Communist Party Congress has fallen significantly under Xi Jinping.
- This reflects Xi's distrust of private companies and potential political ambitions of business leaders.
Xi's View on Private Sector
- While encouraging entrepreneurship, Xi Jinping also emphasizes cracking down on the "disorderly expansion of capital".
- This reflects his deep distrust of the private sector and concern over potential challenges to the Party's leadership.