Goldman Sachs surpasses profit estimates by almost $1bn, CVC’s revived listing plan follows years of internal discord over whether the PE firm should go public, and Tesla is laying off 10% of its global workforce. Plus, the FT’s Michael Stott explains why the Darién Gap has become an important migration route for people heading towards the US.Mentioned in this podcast: Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increaseGoldman Sachs knows what fits it best — plenty of dealsCVC’s tortuous path to an IPOTesla to cut 10% of global workforceThe migrant highway that could sway the US electionThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Denise Guerra, 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.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US lawmakers under pressure to approve military aid for Israel, Tianqi Lithium at risk in Chile, big US banks face depositor pressure. Israel debates response to Iran's attack, China's lithium investment in Chile. Analysis of net interest income impact on banks.

Donald Trump championed the reversal of Roe vs Wade. He even called himself the “most pro-life president” in US history. But with voters outraged by abortion restrictions, Trump and other Republicans are staking out a new position on the issue. The FT’s global business columnist, Rana Foroohar, and Washington bureau chief, James Politi, join to explain why.Mentioned in this podcast:Arizona court bans almost all abortions in Trump-Biden swing stateDonald Trump says abortion law should be left to statesSign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter hereTell us what you’re thinking about the US election!  Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. CREDIT: Forbes Breaking NewsRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three more US regulators have opened probes into Morgan Stanley, managers are planning to shut or convert US prime money market funds ahead of new regulations, and the European Central Bank held interest rates steady. Plus, sanctioned Russian oligarchs got a big win in a top EU court. Mentioned in this podcast:EU’s sanctions regime in turmoil after oligarchs win legal battleManagers to shut or convert $220bn of US money market funds before rule changeUS allies urge Iran not to retaliate against IsraelEuropean Central Bank holds interest rates at 4% in contested decisionRegister for our FTWeekend Festival in the US! Promo code for 10% off tickets: weekendpodcastThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Ethan Plotkin, 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.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traders hesitant on Fed rate cuts, KPMG fined for cheating scandal, Lloyd's Bank restructures risk management. US inflation rising impacts market predictions. FT Weekend Festival promo code available. Hosted by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, and team.

New AI models by Meta and OpenAI, Mexican embassy raid in Ecuador, big investors favor European bonds, Australia's push for self-sufficiency in manufacturing to combat supply chain disruptions.

The podcast discusses TSMC's partnership with Arizona, potential expansion of the Aukus security pact with Japan, and the UK's allocation of fines to environmental projects. It also touches on TSMC's investment in AI chips, US government's initiatives in chip production, and the strategic importance of semiconductors in national security.

Israel prepares for military operation in Rafah, Google considers charging for AI search, European defense firms concerned over reliance on Chinese cotton for ammunition, global stock market concentration at highest level. Plus, Google's AI development, market dominance analysis, and European efforts to reduce cotton linters dependency on China.

Explore the potential staffing choices for a second Trump White House, the reshaping of Trump's advisors, radical policy proposals, implications of a Trump victory, and the ethics of taking souvenirs from Air Force One and Two.

Equity supply shrinking, calls for early elections in Israel, Russian cyber attacks on railways in Europe, new plan to boost Africa's agriculture sector