Rupert Murdoch, business magnate, steps down as chair of Fox and News Corp. Key topics discussed include the significance of Murdoch's departure, power dynamics within News Corp, Russia's energy export ban, the Bank of England holding interest rates, and analysis of inflation data.
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Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chair of Fox and News Corp, marking the end of an era and sparking interest in the media industry and politics.
Russia's energy export ban on diesel and petrol raises concerns of using oil as a weapon, impacting the oil market and increasing uncertainty among investors.
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Rupert Murdoch steps down as chair of Fox and News Corp
Rupert Murdoch, the powerful media billionaire, is stepping down as chair of Fox and News Corp, marking the end of an era. His son, Lachlan Murdoch, will take over the reins. Despite the change in title, Rupert Murdoch still intends to have a significant presence in the company and will continue to have an influence on its direction. This transition in power is closely watched not just in the media industry, but also in politics, as it affects various titles and properties owned by News Corp across different countries.
Russia implements energy export ban, tightening oil market
Russia has introduced an energy export ban, restricting the shipment of diesel and gas except for exceptional cases like military bases. This move has intensified pressure on the oil market, driving crude prices closer to $100 per barrel. The ban is causing concerns among investors who fear that Russia may be using oil as a weapon, following its previous strategy of weaponizing oil during last winter's geopolitical tensions. Although Russia claims the ban is temporary and aimed at combating rising energy prices domestically, the lack of a specified end timeframe raises uncertainty.
Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chair of Fox and News Corp, Russia has barred the export of diesel and petrol, and the Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25 per cent after a knife-edge vote. Plus, India has stopped issuing visas to Canadians and told Ottawa to reduce its diplomatic presence in the country.
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, 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.