The podcast covers topics such as the Federal Reserve's interest rates, the COP28 climate summit, and Israel's pursuit of Hamas. It discusses the compromise agreement at COP28, the complex situation in Israel, the desire to keep fighting, and the extent of Israel's control over Gaza. The chapter also explores resistance, global support, and the possibility of a sustainable solution in the future.
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Interest rates may decrease next year after being maintained at a 22-year high.
The COP28 climate summit reached an agreement to transition away from fossil fuels, but lacks specific deadlines and mechanisms for achieving the global net zero emissions goal by 2050.
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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve announced that it will maintain interest rates at a 22-year high. Although rates may be near their peak for this tightening cycle, projections indicate that they could decrease by as much as 75 basis points next year. This news excited investors, leading to a 1.4% jump in the S&P 500.
COP 28 reaches a deal on fossil fuels
After intense negotiations, the countries at the U.N. COP 28 climate summit finalized an agreement to transition away from fossil fuels. This marks the first time in almost 30 years that a COP text explicitly addresses fossil fuels. While the deal is seen as a step forward, it lacks specific deadlines and mechanisms for achieving the goal of global net zero emissions by 2050.
Germany avoids financial shutdown with budget deal
Germany's government managed to fill a 17 billion euro gap in its budget, avoiding a shutdown in the coming year. To reach a deal, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed to cuts in green energy, construction subsidies, and transportation spending. Funding for Ukraine and Social Security remained untouched in the budget agreement.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates at a 22-year high, countries reached a deal at the COP28 climate summit to transition away from fossil fuels, and Germany reached a last-minute budget deal to avoid a financial shutdown. Plus, the FT’s John Paul Rathbone explains whether Israel can continue its pursuit of Hamas without losing western support.
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. 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.