The Big Tech stock rollercoaster

Tech stocks have been on a rollercoaster since Nvidia reported earnings, the US added 119,000 jobs in September but unemployment reached its highest level in four years, and the US has formally handed Ukraine a sweeping peace plan drawn up with Moscow. Plus, we’ll go over all the drama that’s ensued in the run-up to the G20 conference in South Africa. Mentioned in this podcast:US tech stocks slide as jolt of volatility hits Wall StreetThe American exceptionalism trade is wobblingUS adds 119,000 jobs in September but unemployment hits four-year peakUS hands Ukraine new peace plan drawn up with RussiaTrump’s total boycott of G20 casts shadow over its futureTo sign up for free to the new FT Alphaville newsletter on substack, go to ftav.substack.comNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. 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.