Equities markets continued to adapt to the tariffs unleashed by US President Donald Trump, oil costs hit a four-year low on Monday, and buyers predict the European Central Financial institution to make two fee cuts by July. Plus, the FT’s Stephen Foley explains how consultants are advising their purchasers on limiting the injury from tariffs.
Talked about on this podcast:
Oil drops further as fears of global recession rise
Companies get creative in finding ways to limit impact of Trump’s tariffs
ECB expected to cut rates in April and June as tariffs threaten recession
The FT Information Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Extra assist from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s government producer. The FT’s international head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The present’s theme track is by Metaphor Music.
