About this episode
Lower than expected eurozone inflation number bolsters expectations of ECB interest rate cuts by summer, People’s Liberation Army mobilisation units reflect Xi Jinping’s focus on security, Tesla faces a tough moment, and big investors line up behind management at Disney. Mentioned in this podcast: Eurozone inflation falls to 2.4% in March Chinese companies revive Mao Zedong-era militias Where Tesla departs from the Mag 7 The big worry for carmakers: what if the EV slowdown is not a blip? Bob Iger defeats Nelson Peltz by wide margin in Walt Disney board clash The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Michela Tindera, Cara Shillenn, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.