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Nov 9, 2018 • 8min

Friday, November 9

The Federal Reserve clears the way for a US rate rise next month, European IPOs hit a rough patch and Poland overturns a ban on a nationalist march. Plus, US and Chinese security officials meet today in Washington — we'll tell you what to expect.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 8, 2018 • 7min

Thursday, November 8

Chipmaker Qualcomm warns investors that slower Chinese demand and a feud with Apple over its chips will weigh on the December quarter results, the EU calls for regulators to investigate data brokers and Goldman Sachs promotes its most diverse class of partners. Plus, why the investigation into US President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign's ties to Russia might be in danger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 7, 2018 • 9min

Wednesday, November 7

Democrats take control of the House of Representatives, Republicans clinch a number of closely-watched seats and investors focus on what is next on trade. Plus, Lionel Barber on what the new balance of power in Washington means for the rest of Donald Trump's first term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 6, 2018 • 9min

Tuesday, November 6

Theresa May set to warn pro-Brexit ministers time is running out for a deal with the EU, private equity groups scale back their UK investments and Apple and Amazon shares take a hit. Plus, as Americans go to the polls, the FT's Patti Waldmeir takes us to the Midwest to see what Donald Trump supporters have on their minds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 5, 2018 • 9min

Monday, November 5

Europe prepares for new US sanctions on Iran, UK prime minister Theresa May promises "frictionless" trade with the EU and one of the US's largest financial technology firms, Credit Karma, makes a move overseas. Plus, we'll take you to Kansas City, where voters are preparing to vote for or against President Donald Trump — even though his name won't be on any ballot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 2, 2018 • 8min

Friday, November 2

What sent Apple's shares down on Thursday, the Bank of England warns on a no-deal Brexit and Donald Trump's threat to migrants headed for the US border. Plus, we go to San Francisco to hear from workers who walked out in protest of Google's handling of harassment and discrimination.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 1, 2018 • 8min

Thursday, November 1

Global stocks rebound after their worst month since 2012, a possible Brexit deal on the way and why London is banning polluting cars on one of its streets. Plus, the trouble at General Electric - and the company's plans to turn things around.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 31, 2018 • 8min

Wednesday, October 31

The US indicts 10 Chinese intelligence officers for espionage, the UK’s plans to let business leaders become diplomats and how Asia's new coal plants will knock global emissions targets off course. Plus, what we learnt from Facebook’s third-quarter results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 30, 2018 • 8min

Tuesday, October 30

Wall Street takes a wild ride on trade and tech fears, why the US is sending 5,200 troops to its border with Mexico and understanding the UK's proposed 'digital services tax'. Plus, the end of the Merkel era, and what to expect from Facebook’s third quarter earnings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 29, 2018 • 9min

Monday, October 29

New allegations of illegal employment practices in Apple’s supply chain, what state election results from Hesse, Germany could mean for Angela Merkel's coalition government and IBM's $34bn takeover of open-source software pioneer Red Hat. Plus, what to expect from the UK Budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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