The US Federal Trade Commission has accused Amazon of wielding monopolistic control over online markets, JPMorgan Chase said it settled lawsuits related to its dealings with Jeffrey Epstein’s human trafficking operation, and the FT’s Lauren Fedor explains what’s at stake with a looming US government shutdown. Plus, sterling hit a six-month low against the dollar. Mentioned in this podcast:FTC lawsuit accuses Amazon of wielding monopoly power over online retailJPMorgan settles Jeffrey Epstein lawsuits with US Virgin Islands and Jes StaleyLawmakers warn that US is heading for shutdown as budget talks stallMoody’s warns federal shutdown would be ‘negative’ for US debt ratingSterling heads for worst month since Liz Truss’s ‘mini’-BudgetUnhedged podcastThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The FTC is primed for Amazon

The writers strike hitting Hollywood looks like it’s nearing a close and the FT’s Brooke Masters explores whether recent CEO departures could be a signal of a second #MeToo wave. Plus, a sexual abuse scandal has shaken up Japan’s entertainment industry.Mentioned in this podcast:Sex, lies and magical thinking about CEO behaviourJapanese boy band abuse scandal rocks entertainment industryThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#MeToo’s mark on industry

Russia has succeeded in avoiding G7 sanctions on most of its oil exports, Poland is calling for less support for Ukraine, China’s answer to the World Bank wants to commit more money to climate, and the restaurant group, Big Mamma, is going global thanks to private equity. Mentioned in this podcast:Russia dodges G7 price cap sanctions on most of its oil exportsA tug of war in Poland and Slovakia‘China’s World Bank’ plans to triple climate change lending by 2030Big Mamma restaurant group sells majority stake to private equityCREDIT: DW News - Poland says it will no longer supply weapons to UkraineThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poland’s complicated relationship with Ukraine

A hardware revolution in recording devices and a software revolution in artificial intelligence is enabling researchers to listen in to all kinds of conversations outside the human hearing range, a field known as bioacoustics. Some scientists now believe these developments will also allow us to ‘translate’ animal sounds into human language. In a new season of Tech Tonic, FT innovation editor John Thornhill and series producer Persis Love ask whether we’re moving closer to being able to ‘speak whale’ or even to chat with bats.Presented by John Thornhill, produced by Persis Love, sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s head of audio.Free links:Google Translate for the zoo? How humans might talk to animalsKaren Bakker, scientist and author, 1971-2023How generative AI really worksCredits: Sperm whale sounds from Project CETI; honeyhunter calls from Claire Spottiswoode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can AI help us speak to animals? Part one

Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chair of Fox and News Corp, Russia has barred the export of diesel and petrol, and the Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25 per cent after a knife-edge vote. Plus, India has stopped issuing visas to Canadians and told Ottawa to reduce its diplomatic presence in the country.Mentioned in this podcast:Rupert Murdoch steps down as chair of Fox and News CorpRussia puts squeeze on oil market with diesel export banBank of England holds interest rates at 5.25%India stops issuing visas to Canadians as row escalatesThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rupert Murdoch steps down

Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday signalled support for another rate rise this year and fewer cuts in 2024, share buybacks on the US stock market have dropped to the slowest pace since the early part of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the FT’s Gideon Rachman talks about his new three-part podcast series on Bidenomics. Mentioned in this podcast:Federal Reserve signals fresh rate rise this year and fewer cuts in 2024Two-year Treasury yield hits highest point since 2006 after Fed decisionCompanies ease off on share buybacks as rising interest rates push up costsThe Rachman Review podcast: BidenomicsThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fed signals fewer cuts in 2024

Shares in grocery delivery group Instacart jumped more than 10 per cent on their first day of trading, oil prices climbed above $95 a barrel for the first time in 2023, and Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau sparked fury in India when he said authorities were investigating whether “agents” of New Delhi were behind the June killing of a prominent Sikh activist in a Vancouver suburb.Mentioned in this podcast:Instacart shares close up 12% after public market debutIndia angered by Justin Trudeau’s claims linking New Delhi to Sikh activist’s deathOil price exceeds $95 a barrel on fears of supply shortfallTech Tonic podcast: Can AI help us talk to animals? The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Lucy Snell, Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oil prices are not a barrel of fun

Instacart’s public listing this week is set to inch Nasdaq further ahead of the New York Stock Exchange in their closest fight for new listings in five years, and a build-up of leveraged bets has the potential to dislocate trading in the $25tn US Treasuries market. Plus, the FT’s Mercedes Ruehl explores whether an influx of Chinese migration and money to Singapore could threaten its status as a neutral safe haven. Mentioned in this podcast:Nasdaq and NYSE fight closest listings battle in five yearsInstacart prices shares at $30 as IPO market warms upHedge fund bets could spark turmoil in US Treasuries, BIS warnsCan Singapore hold on to its reputation as Asia’s ‘safe haven’?Tell us: How will the US student loan repayments restart affect you? https://sayhi.chat/lmhguiAny voice message that's left might be included in an FT podcast as part of our journalism on FT.com and/or on other FT platformsThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Singapore remain Asia’s ‘safe haven’?

US auto workers are striking to protect workers against the move to electric vehicles, and UK prime minister Rishi Sunak won’t attend the climate ambition summit at the UN General Assembly this week. Plus, Instacart has raised the price range for its initial public offering following the success of Arm’s blockbuster debut. Mentioned in this podcast:Strike pits US auto union in existential struggle over shift to electric vehiclesRishi Sunak decides against attending UN General AssemblyInstacart raises IPO price range after success of Arm listingTell us: How will the US student loan repayments restart affect you? https://sayhi.chat/lmhguiAny voice message that's left might be included in an FT podcast as part of our journalism on FT.com and/or on other FT platformsCredit: CLIP WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7; UAW President Shawn FainCredit: CLIP CBS DetroitCredit: CLIP UAW; Shawn FainThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A historic autoworkers strike

Shares in chip designer Arm jumped by 25 per cent as it began trading on the Nasdaq exchange yesterday, and the European Central Bank has raised interest rates to an all-time high. Plus, the FT’s Siddharth Venkataramakrishnan explains how digital cash got caught up in the culture wars. Mentioned in this podcast:Arm shares jump by 25% on first day of tradingECB raises interest rates to all-time highHow digital cash got caught up in the culture warsTell us: How will the US student loan repayments restart affect you? https://sayhi.chat/lmhguiAny voice message that's left might be included in an FT podcast as part of our journalism on FT.com and/or on other FT platforms.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital cash and culture wars

Rising energy costs pushed US inflation above forecasts in August, Bernard Looney’s resignation from BP puts the oil company’s green energy transition into doubt, and China is walking back a corruption crackdown in the country’s healthcare sector. Mentioned in this podcast:US inflation rises in August as petrol prices jumpBP chief Bernard Looney resigns over past relationships with colleaguesBernard Looney’s exit throws BP’s strategy into doubtChina’s corruption crackdown rips through healthcare sectorTell us: How will the US student loan repayments restart affect you? https://sayhi.chat/lmhguiAny voice message that's left might be included in an FT podcast as part of our journalism on FT.com and/or on other FT platformsThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CEO exit throws wrench into BP

BP’s chief executive Bernard Looney is resigning and SoftBank’s Arm is set to hit the public market on Thursday. Plus, we look at why Germany’s economy is stalling and how its economic woes are hurting its neighbours. Mentioned in this podcast:BP chief Bernard Looney resigns over past relationships with colleaguesArm targets valuation of up to $52bn in IPOOlaf Scholz vows to cut bureaucracy as German economic woes mountPolish zloty’s fall highlights tricky balancing act of central banksTell us how the US student loan repayments restart affect you? https://sayhi.chat/lmhguiAny voice message that's left might be included in an FT podcast as part of our journalism on FT.com and/or on other FT platformsThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IPO within Arm’s reach

Some scientists believe that rapid advances in artificial intelligence may also hold the key to decoding animal sounds, allowing us to ‘translate’ them into human language. In a new season of Tech Tonic, FT innovation editor John Thornhill and series producer Persis Love explore how the same technology that powers ChatGPT is being applied to research in animal communication. Could we one day learn to ‘speak whale’ or even chat with bats? And if so, can we trust ourselves to do so responsibly?Subscribe now to the FT's Tech Tonic podcastPresented by John Thornhill, produced by Persis Love, sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa and Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s head of audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming soon: Can AI help us speak to animals?

Norway’s $1.4tn sovereign wealth fund has become the biggest shareholder in UBS, a landmark antitrust trial between Google and the US government starts today, and the FT’s Mary McDougall explains why the euro is having such a tough time. Mentioned in this podcast:Norway’s $1.4tn oil fund becomes top UBS shareholder Google prepares for biggest US antitrust showdown since MicrosoftEuro suffers eight-week losing streak as economy faltersWill the ECB deliver one more rate rise?The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why the euro is on a losing streak

PwC is planning to give up tens of millions of dollars of consulting work for its US audit clients, Australia’s biggest pension fund is going big on digital infrastructure, and Venezuelan government bonds are having a moment. Plus, the FT’s John Reed explains why this year’s G20 summit was a huge win for India. Mentioned in this podcast:G20 backs bigger role for reformed World BankPwC to curtail consulting work for US audit clients to reduce conflict riskWestern nations accept ‘climbdown’ on Ukraine to salvage G20’s relevanceVenezuelan bonds rally as investors bet on detente with WashingtonCredit: Piers Morgan UncensoredThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India shines at G20 summit

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