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FT News Briefing

FT News Briefing is a rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day. Hosted by Marc Filippino and available every weekday morning wherever you get your podcasts.

The Federal Reserve has raised rates for the first time since 2023, and the EU has asked China to restrict exports of hybrid cars as part of a deal to prevent a trade war. Plus, AI has revolutionized warfare.


Mentioned in this podcast:

Federal Reserve defies Donald Trump with first rate rise since 2023

EU asks China to voluntarily limit car exports

Von der Leyen to paint EU as the only port in a global geopolitical storm

AI is transforming warfare. But not making it easier to win

Credit: Federal Reserve


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The FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. 


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