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FT News in Focus

News features and analysis from Financial Times reporters around the world. FT News in Focus is produced by Fiona Symon.

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Latest Episodes:

Man v machine Sep 19, 2016

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"Gut feelings" as the key to financial trading success. John Murray Brown discusses new research from Cambridge University with Clive Cookson, science editor, and Roger Blitz, currencies correspondent.

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What to do about doping Sep 16, 2016

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Russian hackers released a second batch of high profile athletes' medical records this week in an attempt to show widespread instances of doping around the world. The FT's John Burn-Murdoch and Murad Ahmed discuss how the international sporting world will deal with doping among Russian athletes now that the Rio Olympics are over.

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The power behind Hinkley Point Sep 15, 2016

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The approval of the Hinkley Point power station injects new energy into the UK’s nuclear sector. The FT’s Giles Wilkes and Alan Livsey explain what is at stake for French utility EDF. Visit FT.com for more on the story.

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Clinton's penchant for privacy Sep 12, 2016

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With the delay in disclosing her pneumonia diagnosis, Hillary Clinton prompted new questions about her candour with the public and the press. The FT's Courtney Weaver explains how this will affect the candidate in the remaining weeks of the presidential campaign, and why transparency has played a new role in this election cycle. Visit FT.com/polls for the latest election news.

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Were economists wrong about Brexit? Sep 08, 2016

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Before the June referendum, economists warned a UK vote to leave the EU would tip the economy into recession. But today, Britons are still spending and the markets are buoyant. So who is right? The gloomy economists or the upbeat markets? Barney Thompson puts the question to Chris Giles, the FT’s economics editor, and Roger Blitz, currencies correspondent.

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Return of 'Taylorism' on steroids Sep 08, 2016

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Using algorithms to monitor performance is associated with companies like Uber and the gig economy, but also harks back to the 'scientific management' of Frederick Winslow Taylor a century ago. More recent management theories suggest making workers responsible for their own performance is the best way to boost productivity. John Gapper discusses these conflicting trends with FT employment correspondent Sarah O'Connor.

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Britain's immigration conundrum Sep 05, 2016

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For many of the 17m Britons who voted to leave the European Union, immigration was a decisive factor. Theresa May, Britain's prime minister, has ruled out an Australian-style points system for controlling the inflow. So what are her other options? Barney Thompson puts the question to Helen Warrell, the FT's public policy correspondent.

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Hong Kong's radical young politicians Sep 05, 2016

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Several young activists opposed to China’s control over Hong Kong have been elected to the territory’s legislature in a sign of growing anger with Beijing. Josh Noble discusses the rise of this group of radical young politicians with Ben Bland, FT correspondent in Hong Kong.

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Brazil after Dilma Rousseff Sep 01, 2016

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The impeachment of Dilma Rousseff thrusts new president Michel Temer into the spotlight at a time when the country is suffering the worst recession in more than a century. The FT's John Paul Rathbone and Joe Leahy discuss what lies ahead for Mr Temer and the country.

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Why are investors so keen on Saudi bonds? Sep 01, 2016

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Saudi Arabia is planning its first international sovereign bond issue this year, with a $15bn sale that has generated huge interest from Asian investors. John Murray Brown asks Simeon Kerr, the FT's Gulf correspondent, and Elaine Moore, capital markets correspondent what's behind the Saudi move and why Asian investors are so enthusiastic.

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