The Federal Reserve cuts rates of interest by a quarter-point however indicators a slower tempo of easing, and we glance again at what central banks realized in 2024. The US Supreme Court docket says it’ll hear TikTok’s attraction towards a divest-or-ban regulation, and Honda-Nissan talks goal to rescue Japan’s fragmented automotive business.
Talked about on this podcast:
Fed cuts rates by a quarter-point but signals slower pace of easing
Five central banking lessons for 2024
US Supreme Court to hear arguments challenging law that could ban TikTok
Honda-Nissan merger talks mark Japan Inc’s new consolidate-to-survive mood
The FT Information Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Extra assist from Marine Saint, 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 govt producer. The FT’s world head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The present’s theme tune is by Metaphor Music.
