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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 12 MIN

SpaceX outperforms in debut earnings

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SpaceX surpassed analysts’ expectations in its debut earnings report, China is hunting for hundreds of billions of dollars in unpaid taxes and power cuts in Tunisia have provoked protests against President Kais Saied. Plus, the rise in US diesel prices is the latest blow to inflation-weary Americans ahead of November’s midterm elections.Mentioned in this podcast:SpaceX posts 92% rise in revenue in debut earnings reportChina launches global tax hunt going back decadesTunisia power cuts provoke protests against presidentUS diesel prices overtake Biden-era average in blow to TrumpCredit: ReutersWant to get in touch? Email us at [email protected]: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, and Katya Kumkova. 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 intern is Cole van Miltenburg. 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.

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