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Ukraine strikes targets deep in Russia Mar 14, 2024

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Far-right firebrand Geert Wilders has conceded he will not become prime minister of the Netherlands, Ukraine has stepped up drone strikes on oil refineries deep inside Russia, and a bill to ban TikTok in the US passed the House of Representatives. Plus, Nigeria is in the middle of a currency crisis and the government is blaming Binance for a lot of it.

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Geert Wilders announces he will not be PM

Ukraine strikes oil refineries deep inside Russia

US House votes through bill to ban TikTok

Nigeria pushes Binance for user data in stand-off over naira speculation

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by 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

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The surprise winner of the US-China chip wars Mar 13, 2024

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The EU and US found some stop-gap funding for weapons for Ukraine, China is scrapping a number of infrastructure projects in indebted regions, and US inflation ticked up unexpectedly. Plus, tension between Beijing and Washington over access to technology has prompted many companies to open factories in south-east Asia.

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EU and US find stop-gap funding for Ukraine weapons

China’s treatment of local debt ‘ulcer’ threatens growth target

US inflation rises to 3.2% in February

Malaysia: the surprise winner from US-China chip wars

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Sam Giovinco, Breen Turner, 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

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Reddit hits the road ahead of IPO Mar 12, 2024

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Reddit’s public offering could set the tone for start-ups looking to list in 2024, and the EU wants to give Ukraine up to €3bn. Plus, there are new plans to deliver aid to Gaza to help the enclave avoid famine.

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Brussels aims to fast track up to €3bn for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets

Reddit aims to raise more than $500mn in IPO

EU ministers approve ‘status quo’ rules for gig economy workers

Can ships carrying aid help avert famine in Gaza?

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Zach St. Louis, 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

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What we learned from the collapse of SVB Mar 11, 2024

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America’s regulators say new rules will help maintain the dominance of US Treasuries, and there are still weaknesses in regional banking a year after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. Plus, a new Bain & Co report reveals that private equity groups are sitting on a record of unsold assets.

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The radical changes coming to the world’s biggest bond market

Number of weak US banks jumps as NYCB stabilised on $1bn capital raise

Dealmaking slowdown leaves private equity with record unsold assets

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Zach St. Louis, Saffeya Ahmed, 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

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Swamp Notes: Did Biden's State of the Union hit the mark? Mar 09, 2024

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Joe Biden was in the spotlight this week as he made his annual State of the Union address. It was his chance to not only speak directly to the American people, but also prove that he’s up to the task of campaigning for re-election. So how did he do? The FT’s US national editor and columnist, Edward Luce, and Washington reporter, Steff Chávez, join us to discuss.

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Joe Biden just kicked off his re-election campaign

Biden attacks Trump in fiery State of the Union speech

US Election Countdown newsletter

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: PBS, ABC News

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A look at Temu’s murky business model Mar 08, 2024

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Instagram overtook TikTok in new app downloads last year, US President Joe Biden announced a plan to set up a port on the coast of Gaza to help facilitate aid delivery to the enclave, anda huge corruption case in Vietnam has captured the country’s attention. Plus, the FT’s Dan McCrum unpacks the mystery behind how Temu took over the retail world. Credit: Temu

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Trial begins for Vietnamese property tycoon accused of $12bn fraud

The mysterious rise of the Chinese ecommerce giant behind Temu

US plans to establish port on Gaza coast to step up aid deliveries

Instagram overtakes TikTok in app downloads in race for new users

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Is private equity actually worth it? Mar 07, 2024

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Bayer chief executive Bill Anderson has ruled out a fresh capital increase and Ghana’s finance minister is concerned that the country’s new anti-LGBT+ law will put its international funding at risk. Plus, the FT’s Robin Wigglesworth examines whether private equity is a good fit for Norway’s sovereign wealth fund.

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Bayer chief rules out capital increase as investors slam turnaround plan

Is private equity actually worth it?

Anti-LGBT+ law puts Ghana’s IMF and World Bank funding at risk, finance ministry warns

Nikki Haley ends White House bid but does not endorse Donald Trump

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China hopes for a big economic rebound Mar 06, 2024

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will on Wednesday put a £10bn personal tax cut at the heart of his Budget, and China is setting a 5 per cent growth target for this year. Plus, the FT’s Michael Stott sat down with Argentina’s president Javier Milei to talk about the country’s economy. Credit: AP

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Jeremy Hunt set to cut national insurance by 2p in UK Budget

Argentina’s Javier Milei says he doesn’t need congress to save the economy

China sets ‘ambitious’ 5% growth target and flags risks to economy

Singapore defends exclusive deal for Taylor Swift concerts in south-east Asia

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The politics behind the UK Budget Mar 05, 2024

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Gold prices have surged close to record levels, and the EU has fined Apple €1.8bn as it boosts its fight against Big Tech. Plus, the FT’s Sam Fleming explains whether the Conservatives planned tax cuts will actually affect the outcome of the upcoming UK election.

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Apple hit with €1.8bn fine for breaking EU law over music streaming

Will Big Tech agree to play by Europe’s rules?

The hard Budget choices facing a cash-strapped UK

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Cracks widen in Israel’s war cabinet Mar 04, 2024

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China has pledged “computing vouchers” to subsidise its AI startups, Bayer is still struggling to move past its Roundup woes, and an Israeli senior minister visits the White House. Plus, Warren Buffett is sounding the alarm over wildfires and the utilities industry.

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Buffett sounds wildfire alarm as utilities industry enters new era

Bayer slashes dividend by 95% as it steps up effort to cut debt

Bayer’s struggling Roundup court strategy

China offers AI computing ‘vouchers’ to its underpowered start-ups

Netanyahu allies lash out at Gantz over Washington trip

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Zach St. Louis, Persis Love, 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

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