FT News Briefing

Financial Times•ft.com

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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Episodes

Political Fix: Makerfield or bust: Burnham goes for broke

With a week to go until Makerfield heads to the polls in what may turn out to be the most consequential by-election in British history, host Lucy Fisher, northern England correspondent Jen Williams and deputy political editor Jim Pickard are on the ground hearing from voters in the seat. Polls and bookmakers confidently predict an Andy Burnham victory but they discuss whether that narrative is too neat and what issues are really shaping voters’ choices. The result could determine not just who re...

Jun 14, 2026•46 min

World Cup ticket prices are a red card for fans

This episode details SpaceX's massive $75 billion IPO and its future investments. It also covers the European Central Bank's first interest rate hike since 2023, explaining the reasons behind it and comparing it to other G7 central banks. Additionally, the podcast explores the controversy surrounding the World Cup's record-high ticket prices, the impact on fans, resale market issues, and the ensuing political scrutiny of FIFA.

Jun 12, 2026•12 min

Can a correction fix Australia’s housing market?

This episode of the FT News Briefing explores significant global developments. It delves into France and Germany's proposals for a radical overhaul of the EU's 15-year-old diplomatic service, aiming to give more control to the Commission and member states. The discussion then shifts to escalating US-Iran tensions, pressured by rising US inflation, and the complexities of achieving a ceasefire. Finally, the podcast examines Australia's unorthodox strategy to fix its housing crisis by reversing decades of tax incentives, analyzing its potential impact and political risks.

Jun 11, 2026•10 min

SpaceX shoots for the moon with $1.78tn IPO

The US has launched new strikes on Iran, Ireland’s burning through its corporate tax bonanza, and the European Central Bank is trying to rein in fintech Revolut’s “self-guided missiles” in the region. Plus, the FT’s George Hammond breaks down whether public market investors believe Elon Musk’s SpaceX can reach its ambitious goals ahead of its initial public offering. Mentioned in this podcast: Ireland told to rein in spending of corporate tax windfall ECB moved to rein in Revolut’s ‘self-guided ...

Jun 10, 2026•11 min

Israel’s war strategy strains relations with US

This episode covers major financial and geopolitical news, starting with OpenAI's confidential IPO filing and the broader US equities market volatility driven by AI stocks and potential rate hikes. It also examines BP's post-chair-ouster strategy and shareholder demands for clarity. Geopolitically, the podcast delves into Israel's strikes on Lebanon, the US's difficult position with Israel's war strategy, and the strained relationship between Trump and Netanyahu. Finally, it touches on Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a Trump pardon.

Jun 09, 2026•12 min

China’s President Xi visits North Korea to talk nuclear programme

Iran and Israel trade fire testing a two-month ceasefire, and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Pyongyang for his first trip to North Korea in seven years. Plus, software buyout deals have collapsed to the lowest levels since the Covid-19 pandemic, and the head of the OECD has warned governments around the world not to go it alone in taxing large multinationals. Mentioned in this podcast: Israel launches retaliatory air strikes on Iran Trump says Netanyahu will have ‘no choice’ but to acce...

Jun 08, 2026•12 min

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