About this episode
Glencore and Rio Tinto resume mining megamerger talks, protests in Iran over economic conditions are the largest in years, and the US trade deficit narrowed to its lowest level since 2009. Plus, is there a right way for chief executives to exit a company?
Mentioned in this podcast:
Glencore and Rio Tinto resume talks on mining megadeal
Iran protests spread to neglected hinterlands
US trade deficit slides to lowest level since 2009 in October
Art of the exit: is there a right way for CEOs to quit?
CREDIT: Reuters
Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts
Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig, and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Michael Lello. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get every episode summarized
Each time FT News Briefing publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from FT News Briefing
Is the global maritime order breaking down?
FT News Briefing
A foldable iPhone: John Ternus’s first test as Apple CEO
FT News Briefing
Extended chat: Top US trade official defends Trump’s record
FT News Briefing
Top US trade official reveals ‘problem’ in UK negotiations
FT News Briefing