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Investors celebrate US-Iran deal Jun 16, 2026

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Global equities rallied and oil prices fell after an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and hedge funds are betting against the debt and equity of some of Europe’s largest carmakers. Plus, a Russian online sabotage network was behind a series of arson attacks on Sir Keir Starmer’s family home and other targets linked to the UK prime minister.

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Stocks surge as US-Iran deal ignites global rally

Hedge funds bet against European carmakers on Chinese competition fears

Arson targeting Keir Starmer properties originated in Russia

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The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show is mixed by Kelly Garry and Alex Higgins. Additional help from Michela Tindera, Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

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US, Iran agree ceasefire deal as Trump heads to G7 summit Jun 15, 2026

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The leaders of the US and Iran will sign an agreement on Friday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the annual G7 summit kicks off today. SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO tells us a lot about Wall Street’s appetite for tech listings, and the New York Knicks won the NBA championship for the first time since 1973.

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Trump says Iran and US agree deal to open Strait of Hormuz and extend ceasefire

Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump test their bruised bromance at G7 summit

Wall Street digests record fundraising haul as AI race intensifies

SpaceX’s surge on debut makes Elon Musk world’s first trillionaire

New York Knicks’ winning streak should rub off on its owner too

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Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts

The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins and Kelly Garry. Additional help from Peter Barber, Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Political Fix: Makerfield or bust: Burnham goes for broke Jun 14, 2026

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With a week to go until Makerfield heads to the polls in what may turn out to be the most consequential by-election in British history, host Lucy Fisher, northern England correspondent Jen Williams and deputy political editor Jim Pickard are on the ground hearing from voters in the seat. Polls and bookmakers confidently predict an Andy Burnham victory but they discuss whether that narrative is too neat and what issues are really shaping voters’ choices. The result could determine not just who represents Makerfield, but also the future of the country if Burnham wins and successfully challenges Sir Keir Starmer for the premiership. Plus, they weigh up the shock resignation of defence secretary John Healey who has blasted Starmer’s government for being “unwilling” to commit sufficient resources to protecting the country.

Follow: Lucy @LOS_Fisher or @lucyfisher.ft.com; Jen @JenWilliams_FT or @jenwilliamsft.bskyb.social; Jim on @PickardJE or @pickardje.bskyb.social

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John Healey: the ex-trade unionist who privately battled the Treasury

Andy Burnham rules out cash for Waspi women after Labour backlash

‘Pure racism’: East Belfast reels from riots led by masked young men

Keir Starmer weakened by John Healey’s scathing resignation

The joke that deepened Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham’s toxic rift

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Political Fix was presented by Lucy Fisher and produced by Persis Love and Nisha Patel. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Original music and sound engineering by Breen Turner. The FT’s global head of audio is Flo Phillips.

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World Cup ticket prices are a red card for fans Jun 12, 2026

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SpaceX has raised $75bn in a record-breaking initial public offering, and the European Central Bank became the first central bank in the G7 to increase borrowing costs in response to the Middle East energy shock. Plus, the World Cup could have a lot of empty seats.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX raises $75bn in world’s biggest IPO

ECB raises interest rates for first time since 2023

Fifa faces empty seats as 180,000 World Cup tickets hit resale market

Credit: New York City Mayor’s Office, European Central Bank

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Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts

The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Can a correction fix Australia’s housing market? Jun 11, 2026

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France and Germany are discussing proposals for a radical overhaul of the EU’s 15-year-old diplomatic service, and the most recent US inflation report is putting pressure on President Donald Trump to extend the ceasefire with Iran. Plus, can Australia fix its housing crisis?

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EU countries weigh ‘tearing apart’ bloc’s diplomatic service

US and Iran exchange strikes after downing of American helicopter

Donald Trump suggests he may not renew trade deal with Mexico and Canada

Australia tries to fix its housing crisis. Will it work?

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SpaceX shoots for the moon with $1.78tn IPO Jun 10, 2026

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The US has launched new strikes on Iran, Ireland’s burning through its corporate tax bonanza, and the European Central Bank is trying to rein in fintech Revolut’s “self-guided missiles” in the region. Plus, the FT’s George Hammond breaks down whether public market investors believe Elon Musk’s SpaceX can reach its ambitious goals ahead of its initial public offering.

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Ireland told to rein in spending of corporate tax windfall

ECB moved to rein in Revolut’s ‘self-guided missiles’ in Europe

SpaceX’s $1.78tn IPO asks investors to buy Musk’s moonshots

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Israel’s war strategy strains relations with US Jun 09, 2026

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OpenAI filed to go public,Wall Street stocks rebounded on Monday, and top BP investors and former executives are concerned the UK oil major may lose momentum in its restructuring plan. Plus, Israel’s strikes on Lebanon are putting the US between a rock and a hard place.

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OpenAI files to go public in blockbuster listing

Wall Street stocks rebound after AI-led rout

BP investors push for clarity over ousting of chair

Israel attacks Beirut days after Trump’s showdown with Netanyahu

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu replay 1982 Beirut stand-off

Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon

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China’s President Xi visits North Korea to talk nuclear programme Jun 08, 2026

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Iran and Israel trade fire testing a two-month ceasefire, and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Pyongyang for his first trip to North Korea in seven years. Plus, software buyout deals have collapsed to the lowest levels since the Covid-19 pandemic, and the head of the OECD has warned governments around the world not to go it alone in taxing large multinationals.

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Israel launches retaliatory air strikes on Iran

Trump says Netanyahu will have ‘no choice’ but to accept a deal with Iran

Software buyout deals collapse to lowest level since pandemic after AI rout

Xi Jinping heads to North Korea for first trip in 7 years

OECD chief urges governments not to go it alone on digital taxation

Want to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.com

Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts

The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Can a Mexican cartel stronghold host the World Cup? Jun 05, 2026

Show notes

SpaceX will go public next week with the largest retail allocation ever attempted in a megacap IPO, and India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party is challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Plus, the FT’s Ciara Nugent explains the safety concerns swirling around World Cup host city Guadalajara as the tournament approaches.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX lines up retail investors for record IPO allocation

India’s viral ‘cockroach party’ challenges Narendra Modi

India’s ‘cockroach’ party founder plans protests over exam furore

The Mexican cartel stronghold preparing to host the World Cup

World Cup sparks betting battle between bookmakers and prediction markets

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Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts

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Why foreign investors love Boston Jun 04, 2026

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Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund is swapping foreign CEOs for local ones and Reed Hastings officially steps down from the board of Netflix. Plus, FT-Nikkei names Boston as the best US city for foreign investment.

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Saudi wealth fund replaces foreign CEOs with locals

Netflix’s Reed Hastings: an icon of good leadership and bad governance

Boston tops FT-Nikkei ranking as global companies seek skilled workers

Americans lead AI data centre backlash, global poll finds

Want to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.com

Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts

The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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