Gestern • 13 Min.

The Iran-backed Houthis have struck Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia multiple times this week, US president Donald Trump claims an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, and AI companies are pulling back new debt issuance. Plus, US bank earnings this week suggest the good times may be over. Mentioned in this podcast: US threatens to block arms for Ukraine over attacks on Russian refineries Ukraine’s allies vow to pressure Moscow as Trump claims ‘energy ceasefire’ in place Missile strike on Riyadh airport kills 12 and injures hundreds Houthis show military reach with deadly missile strikes on Riyadh AI borrowing slows as investors grow wary of debt binge Wall Street’s record-breaking trading streak set to cool Want to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.com Subscribe to the FT: ft.com/briefingsale Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts The FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Alex Higgins. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. 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.