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Introducing: Life and Art, from FT Weekend Nov 09, 2023

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Introducing Life and Art, from FT Weekend. It's a new twice-weekly culture podcast from the Financial Times. On Monday, we talk about life, and how to live a good one, in a one-on-one conversation that explores everything from food and travel to philosophy and creativity. On Friday, we talk about “art” – in a chat show! Three FT journalists come together to discuss a new cultural release across film, TV, music and books. Hosted by Lilah Raptopoulos, together with the FT’s award-winning writers and editors, and special guests.

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Arm wrestles with bad first quarter as a public company Nov 09, 2023

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Shares of UK chip designer Arm fell after its revenue forecast for the current quarter left Wall Street underwhelmed, the US’s top diplomat has provided Washington’s most detailed plan for the postwar future of Gaza, Portugal’s corruption scandal is spelling trouble for the government’s economic plans, and US President Joe Biden got some pretty conflicting news for his re-election campaign this week.

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UK chip designer Arm’s shares fall after disappointing revenue forecast

US calls for Palestinian Authority to run Gaza and West Bank after the war with Hamas

Portugal’s economic plans in disarray after PM resignation

Portuguese PM António Costa resigns as corruption crisis erupts

Democratic wins in US state votes boost Joe Biden

‘People are frustrated’: Gaza war opens rift among US Democrats

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

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Israel plans for ‘indefinite’ grip over Gaza Nov 08, 2023

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The IMF has warned rapid wage increases in eastern Europe risk eroding the region’s competitive edge, Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country will maintain indefinite control over Gaza, and Australia’s prime minister went to China this week in a dramatic turnround in relations between the two countries. Plus, economists are worried falling pork prices in China might tip the country back into deflation.

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Soaring wage growth risks blunting eastern Europe’s edge, IMF warns

Israel plans ‘indefinite’ controls over Gaza, says Benjamin Netanyahu

Australia seeks reset with Xi Jinping while balancing ties with US

The quick and easy guide for countries resisting Chinese trade coercion

Falling pork prices threaten to push China back into deflation

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The best US cities for foreign investment Nov 07, 2023

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WeWork filed for bankruptcy, PwC plans to cut up to 600 jobs in the UK, and the FT’s Peter Spiegel explains who won the distinction of the best US city for foreign investment.

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WeWork files for bankruptcy amid office market downturn

WeWork: boxed-in flexible space group seeks new lease of life

PwC to cut up to 600 UK jobs as attrition rate plunges

Houston overtakes Miami as best place for foreign businesses in annual FT-Nikkei ranking

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Private equity wrestles with higher interest rates Nov 06, 2023

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Donald Trump testifies in New York today, Japan’s prime minister turns to stimulus to offset the pain of inflation, private equity is getting pummelled by higher interest rates, and Berkshire Hathaway reported a record amount of cash on hand.

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Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida bets on $113bn stimulus to tackle inflation pain

Private equity: higher rates start to pummel dealmakers

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sells stocks as cash pile swells to record levels

Donald Trump prepares to testify in New York civil fraud trial

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Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty Nov 03, 2023

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Israeli troops have entered Gaza City,European private equity group CVC Capital Partners has postponed plans to float until next year, and central banks are hitting pause on interest rate rises while inflation stays strong.

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Israeli army attempts to ‘encircle’ Gaza City as Joe Biden calls for pause in fighting

CVC Capital Partners postpones plans for Amsterdam listing

Central banks hold interest rates at a scary time

BoE expected to leave rates unchanged as inflation remains strong

AI companies agree to government tests on their technology to assess national security risks

Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of fraud over FTX’s collapse

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Additional help by Sam Giovinco, 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.

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The battle for EV batteries in US speeds up Nov 02, 2023

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and people are now being allowed to cross the border from Gaza into Egypt. Plus, competition for foreign investment in electric vehicles is pitting the US southeast against the automotive heartland of the Midwest.

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US Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 22-year high

Egypt allows first evacuee departures from Gaza

Can America’s south-east unseat Detroit as ‘Motown’ of the EV age?

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

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Governments dip into AI regulation Nov 01, 2023

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud trial is set to wrap up today, eurozone inflation fell to its lowest level for more than two years, and Odey Asset Management is to close after allegations of sexual assault and harassment against its founder. Plus, global political leaders and tech executives will gather in the UK next week to discuss risks of artificial intelligence.

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He said, they said: Sam Bankman-Fried jury weighs duelling accounts of FTX’s downfall

Eurozone inflation falls more than expected to 2.9%

Odey Asset Management to close after sexual assault allegations against founder

How Sunak’s Bletchley Park summit aims to shape global AI safety

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Israel pushes deeper into Gaza Oct 31, 2023

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Israeli ground forces pushed deeper into the Gaza Strip on Monday, General Motors has reached a tentative deal with the United Auto Workers union, and the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is now valued at $19bn, the company told employees. Plus, the FT’s Stefania Palma explains how Alphabet chief executive Sundar Pichai’s testimony before the US Department of Justice went on Monday.

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The tactics behind Israel’s ground offensive

US autoworker strike nears end as GM reaches tentative deal with UAW

Sundar Pichai acknowledges Google search default deals were ‘very valuable’

Elon Musk’s X says it is worth $19bn one year after acquisition

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The return of the rice crisis Oct 30, 2023

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Israel has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza as the country launches a new phase of its war to destroy Hamas, and seven tech companies are dominating global stocks. Plus, the FT’s Susannah Savage explains why the world is entering a rice crisis and what can be done to fix it.

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‘Magnificent Seven’ tech stocks drive US equity domination to new highs

The return of the rice crisis

Rémy Cointreau drops to three-year low as US consumers shun cognac

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