Biden says it’s time to ‘pass on the torch’, China and the Philippines struck a deal to reduce tensions in the South China Sea, and the Nasdaq composite fell 3.6 per cent yesterday. Plus, the FT’s Chris Kay explains how young investors are gambling on Indian stocks.

Mentioned in this podcast:

The flashpoints that threaten a détente between China and the Philippines 

Beijing and Manila strike deal to reduce tensions in South China Sea 

US stocks sink after Big Tech earnings disappoint   

The young investors gambling on Indian stocks 

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