FT News Briefing

US president Donald Trump has said Israel and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, shifting priorities in the US are putting pressure on Nato members in Europe, and emerging markets defy US President Donald Trump’s trade war. Plus, the US has yet to find Iran’s uranium stockpile.  Mentioned in this podcast: Donald Trump claims Israel and Iran have agreed ceasefire [https://on.ft.com/4lnrGvW] What happens to Nato if the US steps back? [https://on.ft.com/3ZM5y66] Where is Iran’s uranium? Search continues for 400kg stockpile [https://on.ft.com/4kSVy3d] Emerging markets defy investor gloom to outshine developed world [https://on.ft.com/406nLeT] Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com [https://www.ft.com/content/12995ab3-a0ff-47c1-96a5-79e5a638daf5] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The US is now using force to try to eliminate Iran’s nuclear programme, and new tariffs on US household goods take effect. Plus, the chief executive of a Russian burger chain is petitioning President Vladimir Putin to block western businesses from returning, and the CEO of the fintech Revolut could be due for a major pay out.  Mentioned in this podcast: US says it inflicted ‘severe damage’ on Iran’s nuclear programme [https://on.ft.com/44c4rOp]  Tariffs on household goods bring home costs of Trump’s trade wars [https://on.ft.com/4lbLV01] Fake McDonald’s lobbies Vladimir Putin to block return of western companies [https://on.ft.com/4lfTQc6] Revolut chief in line for Musk-style payday at $150bn valuation [https://on.ft.com/44hmt1O] Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Mischa Frankl-Duval and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Alexander Higgins and Peter Barber. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com [https://www.ft.com/content/883ace5b-6e76-4876-bb51-7e1d0c25b582] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Russia’s war-time economy is slowing down, and the EU is negotiating a trade deal with the US to keep some tariffs in place. Plus, the Bank of England votes to hold interest rates steady, and a UN official describes violence at aid distribution sites in Gaza.  Mentioned in this podcast: Russia on brink of recession, says economy minister [https://on.ft.com/4kLlWfn] EU weighs UK-style trade deal with US [https://on.ft.com/4ldKZri] Bank of England warns of weakening jobs market as it holds rates [https://on.ft.com/3SWAE7h] How Gaza’s food queues turned into kill zones [https://on.ft.com/3T1Ucah] Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Josh Gabert-Doyon, and Ethan Plotkin. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com [https://www.ft.com/content/b18d1566-7657-438c-9b29-1482b59beeee] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Federal Reserve cut its outlook for the US economy on Wednesday, and in the UK, inflation remains higher than ideal. Plus, Big Tech companies are lobbying for a decade-long ban on AI regulations, and the Israel-Iran conflict has hit the global supply chain.  Mentioned in this podcast: UK inflation was 3.4% in May [https://on.ft.com/4leoLFL] Federal Reserve cuts outlook for US economy but holds interest rates steady [https://on.ft.com/4jXfktg] Big Tech pushes for 10-year ban on US states regulating AI [https://on.ft.com/4089EFE] Insurers lift prices 60% for key Iran route as conflict threatens shipping [https://on.ft.com/3ZBGz5p] Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Henry Larson and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Blake Maples, Kelly Garry and Gavin Kallmann. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com [https://www.ft.com/content/1edd0be6-647e-463b-b3cd-9224baeee187] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

US President Donald Trump demands unconditional surrender from Iran on social media, and the Iran-Israel conflict causes Trump to leave the G7 summit early. Plus, the EU relaxes merger rules on defence and Meta will bring advertisements onto its messaging platform WhatsApp.  Mentioned in this podcast: Meta introduces advertising to WhatsApp in push for new revenues [https://on.ft.com/45oRMdf] Donald Trump leaves G7 early as Iran-Israel conflict intensifies [https://on.ft.com/4n6uYoM] Brussels to loosen merger rules for defence companies [https://on.ft.com/4jWCHDo] Register for the Reindustrializing America webinar here [https://reindustrializeamerica.live.ft.com/] Trump calls for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ [https://on.ft.com/4e8yKKu]  Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Henry Larson, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kelly Garry, and Michael Lello. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com [https://www.ft.com/content/0e236029-294e-4490-a0b8-d51f2f62ffe0] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.