FT News Briefing
By Financial Times
A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available every weekday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes (12)
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Intel looks to level up in AI race
Intel is making a bold comeback in the AI race by betting on a new chip that’s cheaper to produce and easier to deploy—without relying on expensive high-bandwidth memory or liquid cooling. The strategy, led by new CEO Pat Gelsinger, isn’t about matching NVIDIA
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Can a Mexican cartel stronghold host the World Cup?
Guadalajara, Mexico—a city at the heart of the Jalisco New Generation cartel's territory—is set to host World Cup matches despite deep security concerns. The Financial Times explores whether a region with entrenched cartel control can safely welcome global fan
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China’s President Xi visits North Korea to talk nuclear programme
China's President Xi Jinping has made his first visit to North Korea in nearly seven years, arriving amid escalating nuclear tensions and Pyongyang's renewed commitment to expanding its nuclear arsenal. The trip underscores North Korea's strategic balancing ac
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Israel’s war strategy strains relations with US
The U.S. is facing a growing rift with Israel over its military campaign in Lebanon, despite a fragile ceasefire, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategic moves increasingly challenge Washington's diplomatic efforts. While President Donald Trump has pu
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SpaceX shoots for the moon with $1.78tn IPO
SpaceX is poised for a $1.78 trillion IPO—nearly double its last private valuation—marking one of the most audacious public market entries in history. The massive price tag isn’t based on current profits but on Elon Musk’s moonshot ambitions: colonizing Mars,
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Can a correction fix Australia’s housing market?
Australia is attempting a radical correction to its housing market by reversing decades of tax incentives that fueled a 400% house price surge since 1999. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government plans to abolish negative gearing and reform capital gains a
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World Cup ticket prices are a red card for fans
The 2026 World Cup is facing a crisis of accessibility, with ticket prices so high that ordinary fans are being priced out of attending matches—despite the tournament being hosted in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The Financial Times reports that group stage ti
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Political Fix: Makerfield or bust: Burnham goes for broke
In a high-stakes by-election that could reshape British politics, Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester mayor and Labour's most prominent challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is running in Makerfield—a seat that has become a proxy battle for the future
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US, Iran agree ceasefire deal as Trump heads to G7 summit
The U.S. and Iran have reached a landmark ceasefire deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz without tolls and lift the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports—just as President Trump arrives for the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. The agreement, set to b
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Investors celebrate US-Iran deal
Investors reacted with cautious optimism to a newly announced U.S.-Iran deal that paves the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sending global equities higher and oil prices lower. Yet, despite the positive sentiment, experts warn that the inflation
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Extended version: Why Elizabeth Warren is worried about SpaceX
Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised alarm over SpaceX's record-breaking IPO, arguing that the company's $2 trillion valuation—driven by Elon Musk's self-determined pricing and aggressive indexing tactics—undermines core principles of market integrity. She warn
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Why Elizabeth Warren is worried about SpaceX
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised alarm over SpaceX's record-breaking $2 trillion IPO, calling the valuation 'nonsensical' and warning that the company's rapid ascent undermines core principles of fair markets. In a rare public intervention, Warren urge
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