FT News Briefing Quantitative easing is under the microscope
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Oct 9, 2025 Donald Trump claims a breakthrough with Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire, setting off discussions about governance and hostage releases. The US pushes back against EU climate regulations, arguing they unfairly burden American companies. Meanwhile, China intensifies scrutiny on US semiconductor imports, particularly targeting advanced NVIDIA chips. Central banks face backlash for their reliance on quantitative easing, raising concerns over inequality and future economic strategies. The podcast dives deep into these pressing global issues.
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Trump Announces First Phase Ceasefire Plan
- Donald Trump claimed Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of his Gaza ceasefire plan including hostage releases and troop withdrawal arrangements.
- The proposed governance would place Gaza under Palestinian technocrats overseen by an international body led by Trump.
US Pushes EU To Soften Corporate Rules
- The US is pressuring the EU to pause or modify environmental and supply-chain rules it sees as extraterritorial and burdensome to American firms.
- The focus is on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and other digital and deforestation rules that could affect US companies' operations.
Power Dynamics Behind US-EU Demands
- The US levered recent trade and security dependencies to press the EU after summer negotiations, prompting European fears of repeated US demands.
- EU officials warn the new American demands feel like a one-way street without clear concessions in return.