FT News Briefing Beijing bets on manufacturing
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Apr 22, 2024 Tesla shareholders are anxious as the company heads for its worst earnings in seven years. Meanwhile, oil markets remain surprisingly stable despite rising tensions in the Middle East. In China, a surge in manufacturing is fueling economic growth, shifting the government’s focus from property to sustainable tech. The podcast also highlights a budding patent dispute over mRNA technology among vaccine makers, and Parisians face challenges in cashing in on Olympic rentals as prices drop.
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Tesla's Challenges
- Tesla faces slowing demand and a brutal price war, impacting its earnings.
- Shareholders seek clarity on Tesla's future direction: large-scale manufacturer or autonomous tech provider?
Oil Market Stability
- Oil markets remain stable despite escalating Middle East tensions, as investors anticipated the attacks.
- The contained and signaled nature of the strikes between Iran and Israel limited market disruption.
Factors Affecting Oil Supply
- OPEC's reduced supply, high Iranian exports, and increased US production contribute to oil market stability.
- The US, as the world's largest oil producer, mitigates the impact of Middle East supply disruptions.