FT News Briefing

Prime Minister Theresa May says she is still committed to renegotiating her Brexit deal, delivery company Hermes strikes a deal with a trade union in what could be the first of its kind in the gig economy and US first quarter earnings are set for their first decline in three years. Plus, the FT's Miles Johnson explains the trouble facing Italy's economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon delivers record profits but sees a slower growth ahead, US-China trade talks wrap up without a solid deal and new research from the UK's Low Pay Commission shows that a raise in the minimum wage hasn't resulted in the widespread adoption of automation some had expected. Plus, the FT's Ed Crooks explains how GE is making its way out of crisis mode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tesla loses its finance chief and issues a warning for the coming year, Facebook beats forecasts for revenue and earnings and cosmetics group Avon faces another round of lay-offs. Plus, the FT's Michael Mackenzie explains the big takeaways from the Federal Reserve's first policy-setting meeting of 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parliament votes to send Theresa May's Brexit deal back to Brussels, Apple tries to strike an upbeat tone despite the continued fall in iPhone sales while luxury goods group LVMH is not feeling the pain from the Chinese slowdown just yet. Plus, the FT's Andres Schipani takes us to Brazil, where a recent dam collapse at an iron ore mining facility has killed at least 84 people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New signs that China's flagging economy is taking its toll on global business, the US unveils criminal charges against Huawei and Theresa May bids to amend the so-called Irish backstop in her Brexit deal. Plus, the FT's Tim Bradshaw tells us what to look for as Apple releases its latest results today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US lifts sanctions on the businesses once controlled by Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, Beijing's envoy to the EU accuses the countries of discrimination against Huawei and Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó urges Theresa May not to send money to President Nicolás Maduro. Plus, the FT's Laura Pitel on how Turkey is allowing people to essentially buy citizenship in an attempt to right the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intel falls victim to weakening demand for iPhones, Starbucks doubles down with new coffee shop openings in China and George Soros gives a searing speech in Davos attacking Chinese President Xi Jinping. Plus, the FT's Chris Giles takes us along on his ride with a truck driver through the Eurotunnel to see exactly how Brexit might affect trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China blocks Microsoft's Bing search engine, Ford struggles with the global overhaul of its business and billionaire Ken Griffin purchases the most expensive home ever sold in the US. Plus, the FT's JP Rathbone tells us why world leaders are not recognising Nicolas Maduro as the legitimate president of Venezuela.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump administration turns down an offer from China for preparatory trade talks, IBM records annual revenue growth for the first time since 2011 and pressure mounts on Tory Eurosceptics and the Democratic Unionist party to back Theresa May's Brexit deal. Plus, the FT's Lindsay Fortado tells us why two activist hedge funds have taken an interest in eBay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin's vote of confidence in London’s high end property market, a new candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, China’s slowing growth rate, and what’s happening at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theresa May is set to address the British parliament less than a week after suffering a historic defeat on her Brexit deal, the US government shutdown heads into a fifth week as US president Donald Trump makes an offer to Democrats and FT reporters crunch the numbers on pay rises at US banks. Plus, why the race to find a successor for Jim Yong Kim at the World Bank might signal a change in direction for the organisation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The standoff over the US government shutdown escalates, Paul Manafort's law firm Skadden pays US authorities $4.6m for failing to declare its work on Ukraine, and the latest Netflix results underwhelm investors. Plus, the FT's Robert Wright tells us about the thousands of immigrants in the UK accused of cheating on an English test—and the impact on their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British Prime Minister Theresa May makes another push at Brexit after again narrowly surviving a vote of no-confidence, US lawmakers warn that Huawei's solar equipment could threaten the entire American electricity grid and the creator of the world's first index mutual fund Jack Bogle has died. Plus, the FT's Laura Noonan and Rob Armstrong on what to take away from US bank earnings reports this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's next for Brexit after Theresa May's deal fails in the House of Commons, leading European banker Andrea Orcel will not join Santander Bank as its new boss and Emmanuel Macron begins his nationwide debate. Plus, the FT's Josh Chaffin explains why the US Senate moved to block the Trump administration from lifting sanctions on a Russian oligarch.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh fears of a Chinese slowdown cause a sell-off on Wall Street, the White House says Ivanka Trump will help find the new World Bank president and finally, it looks like today's the day: we'll see whether or not Theresa May's Brexit deal survives in the House of Commons. Plus, the FT's Sujeet Indap on the latest hedge fund deal to buy into local news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visa and MasterCard face regulatory roadblocks while trying to do business in China, Emmanuel Macron calls for a national debate to soothe the gilets jaunes protestors and the US government shutdown puts a clamp on Wall Street dealmakers. Then the FT's Jim Pickard lays out the week ahead for Brexit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell warns that the US government shutdown could hurt the economy, Anheuser-Busch InBev returns to the debt markets and French carmaker Renault finds no evidence of wrongdoing in its investigation into Carlos Ghosn so far. Plus, why Ford is set to cut thousands of European jobs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British MPs try to take back control of the Brexit process, Ford and Volkswagen forge a possible new technology alliance and US stocks see their longest winning streak since September. Plus, Sam Fleming explains everything we need to know about the Fed's latest thinking on interest rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim is headed to private equity, Theresa May's Brexit deal faces another defeat in the House of Commons, and the EU imposes new sanctions on Iran. Plus, the FT's Jude Webber takes us to the US/Mexico border to look at the reality of the situation there after Donald Trump uses his first address to the nation to declare it a ‘crisis’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SoftBank rolls back the size of its planned investment in WeWork, some hedge funds managed to avoid a tough 2018, and a no-deal Brexit might mean days long waits for trucks at the Port of Dover. Plus, the FT's Robert Armstrong tells us where the next financial crisis might start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theresa May battles to convince critics of her Brexit deal, Trump tries to sell Democrats a "border barrier" as the US government shutdown heads into its third week and China approves $125bn of rail projects to counteract a slowdown in its economy. Plus, the FT's world trade editor James Politi tells us what we can expect as the US and China begin trade talks today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traders expect the Federal Reserve to pause future rate rises, Bristol-Myers Squibb's $90bn takeover of Celgene signals a big year for pharma M&A and agricultural researchers discover a genetic breakthrough in crop growth. Then, why EU officials are looking to toughen scrutiny of potential security risks with Chinese technology companies.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple cuts sales forecast on China weakness, Tesla shares tumble as car deliveries disappoint and hackers steal documents relating to the September 11 terror attacks. Then, we'll take a look at one year into the EU's Mifid II market transparency rules.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Democrats hatch a plan to end the US government shutdown, Jair Bolsonaro is sworn in as president of Brazil and UK business leaders fear a deteriorating British economy. Then, how a new crop of money-saving apps and services could disrupt some traditional asset managers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's next for Goldman Sachs, Uber's plans to go public and the future of SoftBank's Vision Fund. FT companies editor Tom Braithwaite takes us through three of the big stories he'll be following in 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The past year has been a bruising and unpredictable one for investors. The FT's Nicole Bullock looks back at the highs and the lows of 2018 in markets.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The S&P 500 is on course for its worst December since 1931, the military is called in to deal with chaos at London's Gatwick airport and Malaysia targets Goldman Sachs for reparations over the 1MDB scandal. Plus, the FT's Aime Williams explains why the US is pulling troops out of Syria—and how that move has caused disarray in the Trump administration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US regulator takes Facebook to court, Altria set to take a stake in ecigarette company Juul Labs, and AB InBev forms a tie-up to bring cannabis-infused drinks to market. Then, the FT's Mike Mackenzie explains the decision from the Federal Reserve that sent US equities falling on Wednesday afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FedEx cuts back its full year outlook, Citi faces a loss of up to $180m on an Asian hedge fund trade and oil prices slide on supply and global growth concerns. Then, the FT's Eric Platt explains why market volatility is worrying credit investors.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CBS denies former chief executive Les Moonves a $120m payout, US stocks sink deeper into correction territory and Theresa May undergoes another test of confidence. Plus, the FT's Emily Feng takes us to China, where evidence is mounting of forced labour in its detention camps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renault asks Nissan to hold an extraordinary general meeting, Qatar pledges to make substantial international investments and investors pressure ExxonMobil to keep emissions down. Plus, the FT's Laura Noonan tells us why investment bank bonuses look like they may be lower this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May attempts to save her Brexit deal, Wall Street has another wobbly day and the US Senate votes over Yemen in defiance of senior Trump administration officials. Plus, Leslie Hook takes us to Poland, where ministers from around the world are scrambling to reach a climate agreement before annual talks end this weekend.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May survives a vote of no confidence, Wall Street equities rise on optimism of US-China trade relations and Tencent Music Entertainment debuts on the New York Stock Exchange. Then, what to expect from Mario Draghi when the European Central Bank governing council meets today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A choppy day of trading on Wall Street, new threats to Theresa May's premiership and fresh disclosures from EY and PwC over workplace bullying and sexual harassment. Then, the FT's Richard Waters brings us up to speed on the attempt to extradite Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wall Street recovers after an ugly start to trading on Monday, what is at stake for Theresa May and Brexit after the UK prime minister postpones a key parliamentary vote and KPMG discloses how many UK partners have left after bullying and sexual harassment. Plus, the FT's Harriet Agnew takes us to France, where President Emmanuel Macron responds to weeks of protests against his leadership.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huawei’s Meng reportedly seeks bail by citing health fears, Deloitte opens up about sexual harassment and Brexit faces an uncertain but monumental week. Plus, what to expect if Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal fails in parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global financial markets have a turbulent day, the arrest of Huawei's finance chief causes an international fallout and Theresa May's Brexit deal has a bad week. Plus, the EU's options if the UK prime minister's deal fails in parliament.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huawei's finance chief is arrested in Canada, Britain's top 100 public companies are likely to miss a government-backed diversity target, and Takeda shareholders back its £46bn takeover of Shire. Plus, on the 40th anniversary of the Spanish constitution's ratification, why so many want to change it.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wall Street tumbles on trade and growth fears, Thomson Reuters to cut 3,200 jobs and the world's largest container shipping company pledges to cut net carbon emissions to zero. Plus, the FT's Henry Mance walks us through a dramatic day in the UK parliament.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brussels plans for a 'stronger international role' for the single currency in the face of Trump policies, London's Crossrail project seeks a third bailout for the year and a new report says a group of hackers called the London Blue is targeting chief financial officers. Plus, why Qatar is leaving Opec, and what it means for the oil price cartel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shell sets targets to decrease its carbon footprint, Nexstar clinches an agreement to buy Tribune Media and the prospects for Britain's manufacturers dim amid uncertainty over Brexit and the global economy. Plus, the FT's James Politi takes us to Buenos Aires, where US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a fragile truce in the US-China trade war on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fed is on pace to raise rates in December, why Twitter shares are down, and Michael Cohen pleads guilty in deal with special prosecutor Robert Mueller. Plus, the FT's Olaf Storbeck reports from Frankfurt, where Deutsche Bank's offices were raided by government officials on Thursday morning.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turmoil at Deutsche Bank, US concerns over Huawei 5G technology and what Fed chair Jay Powell said on Wednesday to ease investor worries. Plus, the FT's Peter Campbell takes a look at the health of the car industry.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EU is set to release an ambitious new climate change road map, Microsoft briefly overtakes Apple as the most valuable company in the world and GlaxoSmithKline nears a deal to sell its nutrition business to Unilever. Plus, what to watch for as leaders from 20 of the most powerful countries in the world meet for a dramatic G20 summit in Buenos Aires on Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United Technologies reveals a plan to split into three, Donald Trump puts pressure on Theresa May's Brexit deal, GM plans to shut down seven plants worldwide and Nasa lands a spacecraft on Mars. Plus, the FT's Jude Webber takes us to the US-Mexico border, where US troops are firing tear gas at a group of asylum-seeking migrants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Theresa May begins a campaign to sell the Brexit deal, new questions emerge about Goldman Sachs and 1MDB and Russia and Ukraine face off at a Crimea maritime checkpoint. Plus, why protests have broken out across Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's in the draft Brexit declaration agreed between Theresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker, the fallout from Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana's cultural blunder in China, a diplomatic rift between Britain and the UAE and introducing the FT’s annual seasonal appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker finalise Britain's exit package from the EU, US retailers’ hopes for a Thanksgiving weekend bonanza and a potential weakening of the G7 line on protectionism. Plus, the highest paid executive you've probably never heard of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The S&P 500 loses its gains for the year, Donald Trump defends Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman, and Danske Bank faces more fallout over their €200bn money laundering scandal. Plus, we take a look at the future of the global car alliance between Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi following the arrest of Carlos Ghosn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France has new demands that could slow Brexit talks, Nissan's chairman is arrested and Apple and semiconductor companies lead a sell-off in US trading. Plus, Anjli Raval, the FT's senior energy correspondent, explains what is behind the latest swing down in oil prices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.