Federal Reserve set for divisive final 2025 rate decision

Europe seeks to rally support for Ukraine as US pressure builds, and there’s likely to be plenty of debate ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final rate decision of the year. Plus, how Netflix’s blockbuster Warner Brothers Discovery buy could reshape entertainment. Mentioned in this podcast:European allies to rally support for Ukraine as US pressure mountsFrance shielding €18bn Russian asset pot from EU ‘reparations loan’ pushFed expected to cut rates despite deep divisions over US economic outlookDonald Trump drives historic shift of power from investors to boardroomsHollywood fears job cuts as opposition to Netflix-Warner deal growsNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Julia Webster and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. 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.