FT News Briefing

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A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available every weekday morning.

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The mad dash for trade deals

European CEOs are lobbying against AI regulations, and trade officials are rushing to make deals before US President Donald Trump’s tariffs take effect again. Plus, the Pentagon suddenly stalled some weapon shipments to Ukraine, and the UK’s watered-down welfare reform bill could mean higher taxes. Mentioned in this podcast: European CEOs urge Brussels to halt landmark AI Act US narrows trade focus to secure deals before Donald Trump’s tariff deadline Ukraine summons top US diplomat after Washin...

Jul 03, 2025•12 min

Hong Kong’s bull run leaves China in the dust

The UK government passed its welfare reform bill after making concessions, and Hong Kong’s stocks are beating out mainland China’s. Plus, Eurozone inflation rises to 2 per cent, and Europe turns to France to process rare earths. Mentioned in this podcast: Starmer guts UK welfare reforms to avoid Commons defeat Hong Kong’s bull market leaves China behind Eurozone inflation rises to ECB’s 2% target European companies look to France for domestic rare earths sector Today’s FT News Briefing was produ...

Jul 02, 2025•10 min

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