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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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Are investor doubts about banks justified? Feb 16, 2016

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Some of the world's biggest banks have seen their share prices fall again this week. Is the investor anxiety justified? Martin Arnold, FT banking editor, puts the question to Simon Peters, a portfolio manager at Algebris Investments, and Thomas Hale, FT capital markets correspondent. Music by Kevin MacLeod

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Tech MBAs on the rise Feb 15, 2016

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London business schools report a growing trend among large tech companies to hire MBA graduates. Jonathan Moules talks to David Morris of London Business School about how the schools are adapting to meet the new demand for tech-based courses. Music: Podington Bear

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Shipping sector performance shows signs of sluggish global trade Feb 12, 2016

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The world's largest container shipping company, AP Møller-Maersk, warned investors this week that it was seeing significantly tougher business conditions than it had during the 2008 financial crisis, marking the latest gloomy announcement in recent weeks about the weak state of global trade. The FT's Sujeet Indap asks industry correspondent Robert Wright about what to watch in the shipping industry for signs of a global slowdown.

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Football and culture in Europe Feb 11, 2016

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Simon Kuper is joined by journalists Amy Raphael, Jimmy Burns and David Winner for a behind the scenes look at how the interplay between soccer and culture will play out at Euro 2016.

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Syria's rebels face loss of Aleppo Feb 10, 2016

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In what could prove a decisive moment in Syria's civil war, the northern rebel stronghold of Aleppo is on the brink of falling to government forces backed by Russian air power. Ben Hall discusses what options remain for the US-backed rebels with Erika Solomon, FT Middle East correspondent, and Geoff Dyer, US diplomatic correspondent.

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Benefits of female corporate leadership Feb 10, 2016

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The latest report on the benefits of female corporate leaders shows that the presence of female executives appears to boost company profits. Carola Hoyos discusses the findings with Kate Burgess, FT corporate correspondent.

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Mohamed El-Erian on Yellen's next move Feb 10, 2016

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Janet Yellen's testimony to the US Congress on Wednesday comes as confidence in the Federal Reserve is strained, demonstrated by a sell-off in bank stocks, sharp moves in bond markets and some critics calling the December rate rise a mistake. The FT's John Authers asks Mohamed El-Erian how Chair Yellen can reconcile with these forces. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

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Turning up the heat on Wall St Feb 09, 2016

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Five years after producing the US government's official report on the financial crisis, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission chairman Phil Angelides has written a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch asking why the Department of Justice has yet to hold Wall St executives accountable for the damage. Mr Angelides explains his position to US banking editor Ben McLannahan. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

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European banks under pressure Feb 09, 2016

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The world's banks, especially European banks, have been routed in the equity and debt markets as fears mount about future earnings and levels of capital. Patrick Jenkins, FT financial editor, talks to Laura Noonan, investment banking correspondent, about the implications.Music: AcidJazz by Kevin MacLeod

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Workers wanted in US construction Feb 09, 2016

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Construction companies across the US are struggling to find enough workers to keep up with demand, due in large part to a dearth of Mexican immigrants who do much of the heavy lifting in construction trades. Gary Silverman sits down for lunch with three Mexican immigrants in Dallas, Texas who have found work in the local roofing business. Go to ft.com/bigread for the full story.

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