The US has $13bn in Venezuelan oil money. Where is it?
FT News BriefingUkraine has a new commander-in-chief after days of protests, and FT calculations show the US has collected more than $13bn in revenues from Venezuelan oil sales this year, but it's unclear what has happened to the money, and US President Donald Trump may unleash fresh tariffs on dozens of countries as soon as this week. Plus, Samsung is in talks to invest in French AI start-up Mistral, and investors are worried about betting big on Japanese bonds.
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Zelenskyy replaces top Ukraine general in biggest military shake-up since 2024
The US has collected about $13bn of Venezuela’s oil money. Where is it?
Donald Trump prepares fresh tariff barrage with 10% levies set to expire
Samsung in talks to invest in Mistral at €20bn valuation
Investors fear Japanese bond bets risk becoming new ‘widow-maker trade’
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