Bob Iger, former CEO of Disney, discusses the clash of personalities between Disney executives, the uncertainty in the oil market, and the increased demand for bacon leading to a new processing plant. The podcast raises questions about Iger's ability to find a suitable successor for Disney.

A report finds that large asset managers are invested in companies allegedly linked to the repression of Uyghur Muslims, and Lebanese households and businesses are installing renewables to bypass the country’s power crisis. Plus, the FT’s Kate Duguid explains why we’re starting to see cracks in the US Treasury bond market and whether there is cause for concern. Mentioned in this podcast:MSCI investors at risk of exposure to Xinjiang allegations, report saysLebanon’s failing state forces unplanned shift to solar powerThe cracks in the US Treasury bond marketThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by 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. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency fund has become embroiled in the turmoil swirling around the troubled sector, Jeremy Hunt announces a £55bn fiscal squeeze as UK economic outlook darkens, and negotiators at the COP27 UN climate conference in Egypt burned the midnight oil to eke out an agreement before the conference closes today.Mentioned in this podcast:World’s largest crypto fund swept into FTX stormCOP27 enters frenetic final stretchCOP27: The loss and damage debate is intensifyingJeremy Hunt unveils £55bn fiscal squeeze as UK economic outlook darkensBad Blood © 2015 Apollo A-1 LLCThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s globa l 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.

UK chancellor unveils tax rises and spending cuts, crypto broker Genesis halts withdrawals, Iraq reels from massive corruption scandal

A landmark tech regulation law goes into effect in Europe, Russia targeted Ukraine’s power infrastructure in an air raid, and the Japanese Yen is rebounding from 32-year lows. Mentioned in this podcast:Yen rebounds from 32-year lows on hopes for slower Fed rate risesElon Musk’s Twitter on ‘collision course’ with EU regulatorsMilitary briefing: what’s next after KhersonThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by 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. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon is planning to cut about 10,000 jobs, Google got hit with its biggest US privacy penalty, and Beijing has a plan for China’s troubled property sector.Mentioned in this podcast:Amazon prepares for mass job cuts in latest sign of Big Tech belt-tighteningGoogle hit with its biggest US privacy penalty in $391.mn settlementChinese property stocks soar on hopes of turning point for sectorThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by 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. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital asset exchanges are rushing to reassure clients that their funds are safe as the FTX collapse ricochets through the industry, a top Federal Reserve official says the US central bank is entering a new phase of policy tightening that will be harder to navigate, and Apple’s reliance on China leaves the business vulnerable to supply chain shocks.Mentioned in this podcast:Crypto exchanges race to soothe clients’ nerves after FTX collapseFed faces tough task deciding when to stop raising rates, official warnsApple’s bargain with BeijingThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by 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. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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US stocks roared ahead on Thursday in their strongest day in more than two and a half years, and FTX's founder apologizes for the cryptoexchange's collapse. Plus, how a breakaway firm from PwC is testing western sanctions against Russia. Mentioned in this podcast:US stocks surge on lower than expected inflation dataSam Bankman-Fried apologises for FTX crisisAccountants in Cyprus break from PwC to retain Russia-linked clientsThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by 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.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Binance backs out of its deal with FTX, Joe Biden and the Democrats avoided sweeping defeats but still risked losing control of Congress to the Republicans, and the FT’s Rob Armstrong explains why a potentially divided Congress could hurt investors. Mentioned in this podcast:Republican blame game begins: ‘We want a genuine conservative’Unhedged: Divided government, diminished profitsBinance ditches deal to rescue rival crypto exchange FTXThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by 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.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.