About this episode
Ford plans to reduce its future investment in China, and prominent investors are upset with the record number of share buybacks. Plus, the FT’s Eleni Varvitsioti explains that Greece’s economic recovery has come at a cost to some of its citizens. Mentioned in this podcast: Ford to scale back China investments amid EV competition from local rivals Greece’s ‘greatest turnround’: from junk to investment grade Record buyback spree attracts shareholder complaints Krispy Kreme boss shrugs off UK’s tightening anti-obesity rules The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Katie McMurran, 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.