The rapid spread of the Delta coronavirus variant is causing concern about Europe’s economic recovery, and the number of start-ups valued above $1bn grew rapidly in the second quarter. Plus, the FT’s EU correspondent, Javier Espinoza, interviews the influential European Union lawmaker who is steering the EU’s flagship tech regulation through Parliament and wants to target the top US tech companies. 
Delta variant surge casts doubt over Europe’s economic rebound https://www.ft.com/content/1f9c18cf-706c-4d9c-9764-d3c088bdc1a2
EU should focus on top 5 tech companies, says leading MEP, by Javier Espinoza  https://www.ft.com/content/49f3d7f2-30d5-4336-87ad-eea0ee0ecc7b
Billion dollar ‘unicorns’ hit record numbers as valuations surge, by Miles Kruppa  https://www.ft.com/content/ccfc6bbd-56b6-4cef-b89d-4f88ceb7b126
Richard Branson touches the edge of space https://www.ft.com/content/bf3130f4-5f62-4f9d-941a-d1db98dc0233? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EU’s Andreas Schwab responds to White House criticism of EU tech regulation

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Andreessen Horowitz hauls in one of the largest funds since the downturn in the tech sector, stocks from China’s state-owned enterprises are faring well compared with the wider market, and the IMF says that the US is on track to grow at double the rate of any other G7 country this year. Plus, a full-scale conflict has depleted Ukrainian defences. Israel could face a similar plight despite the weekend’s successful interceptions.
Mentioned in this podcast: Andreessen Horowitz raises $7.2bn and sets sights on AI start-ups Beijing reforms unloved state-owned enterprises to win back investors US to grow at double the rate of G7 peers this year, says IMF Ukraine’s air defence struggle shows risks to Israel
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Katya Kumkova, Josh Gabert-Doyon, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. 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.
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A glow-up for China’s state-owned enterprises

Goldman Sachs surpasses profit estimates by almost $1bn, CVC’s revived listing plan follows years of internal discord over whether the PE firm should go public, and Tesla is laying off 10% of its global workforce. Plus, the FT’s Michael Stott explains why the Darién Gap has become an important migration route for people heading towards the US.
Mentioned in this podcast:  Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase Goldman Sachs knows what fits it best — plenty of deals CVC’s tortuous path to an IPO Tesla to cut 10% of global workforce The migrant highway that could sway the US election
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Denise Guerra, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. 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.
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CVC hopes third time’s the charm

US lawmakers face new pressure to approve military aid for Israel, and Tianqi Lithium’s strategy is at risk as Chilean President Gabriel Boric’s government works to take back control of resources. Plus, depositors put pressure on big US banks.
Mentioned in this podcast: Net interest income may have peaked for Wall Street banks China’s Tianqi Lithium’s $4bn bet on Chile at risk of backfiring Israel weighs response to unprecedented attack by Iran Pressure mounts on US lawmakers to approve new aid for Israel Credit: NBC 
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Josh Gabert-Doyon, Denise Guerra, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. 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.
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Israel debates retaliation against Iran

Donald Trump championed the reversal of Roe vs Wade. He even called himself the “most pro-life president” in US history. But with voters outraged by abortion restrictions, Trump and other Republicans are staking out a new position on the issue. The FT’s global business columnist, Rana Foroohar, and Washington bureau chief, James Politi, join to explain why.
Mentioned in this podcast: Arizona court bans almost all abortions in Trump-Biden swing state Donald Trump says abortion law should be left to states Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter here Tell us what you’re thinking about the US election!  
Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. 
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Swamp Notes: What’s the Republican party’s position on abortion?

Three more US regulators have opened probes into Morgan Stanley, managers are planning to shut or convert US prime money market funds ahead of new regulations, and the European Central Bank held interest rates steady. Plus, sanctioned Russian oligarchs got a big win in a top EU court. 
Mentioned in this podcast: EU’s sanctions regime in turmoil after oligarchs win legal battle Managers to shut or convert $220bn of US money market funds before rule change US allies urge Iran not to retaliate against Israel European Central Bank holds interest rates at 4% in contested decision Register for our FTWeekend Festival in the US!  Promo code for 10% off tickets: weekendpodcast
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EU’s Andreas Schwab responds to White House criticism of EU tech regulation

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