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Apr 27, 2024 • 13min

Swamp Notes: The Supreme Court weighs presidential power

FT News Briefing brings in James Politi and Stefania Palma to discuss the US Supreme Court's pivotal decision on presidential immunity. They delve into the implications for Trump's legal battles, the balance of power, and the future of the presidency.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 13min

A mining industry mega-deal

Microsoft and Alphabet earnings beat expectations, US interest rate cut less likely, EU's strict migration tactics, BHP and Anglo American merger excites investors. The podcast discusses M&A in the mining sector, US economic slowdown, EU migration rules, and recent EU policy agreements with countries for asylum claims management.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 11min

What new US aid means for Ukraine

Meta's revenue increase, Brussels raid Chinese company, Boeing's slow 737 Max production. US sends weapon shipments to Ukraine with $95bn aid bill. Biden assures quick delivery. FT News Briefing covers latest business news.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 12min

Spotify grows up

Tesla reports revenue decline, Spotify enters mature era, FTC bans non-compete agreements. International investors rush into Egypt's debt after $55bn bailout. Latin American cocoa farmers expand planting. Podcast discusses financial results, Spotify's strategy shift, Egypt's economic bailout, and cocoa supply shifts.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 11min

Taking the Byte out of TikTok

Topics include NYSE polling on 24-hour trading, ByteDance prepared to fight US bill on TikTok, traders betting on Fed rate hikes, and Goldman Sachs moving banker to Paris post-Brexit.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 10min

Beijing bets on manufacturing

Tesla shareholders brace for worst earnings in 7 years, oil markets stable amid Middle East tension, China's GDP reflects manufacturing push. Parisians struggle with Olympic Games rentals
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Apr 20, 2024 • 13min

Swamp Notes: How do you win Pennsylvania?

FT News Briefing features Lauren Fedor, FT's deputy Washington bureau chief, and Derek Brower, US political editor, discussing the importance of Pennsylvania in the 2024 election. They cover contrasting economic strategies of Trump and Biden, strategic campaigning to attract blue-collar workers, diverse demographics, and the critical role of Pennsylvania in the election.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 13min

Big business bets on Modi

Netflix profits surged in Q1, global markets rocky due to US inflation worries. Big business backs Modi for re-election. Luxury automakers impacted by Korea's new license plate rule. IMF predicts US to grow faster than G7. Powell says US inflation taking longer to hit target. Businesses hopeful for Modi win to ease India's bottlenecks
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Apr 18, 2024 • 10min

AI’s electricity problem

Iran is exporting record oil, EU debates capital markets, IMF warns on US deficit. AI requires massive electricity but global supply is strained.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 11min

A glow-up for China’s state-owned enterprises

Venture capital funding soars for AI startups, China's state-owned enterprises show resilience, US economy leads G7 growth, Israel faces air defense risks, and Ukraine's struggles hint at future challenges.

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