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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 11 MIN

US health insurer stocks call in sick

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US health insurance stocks plunged yesterday, and New Delhi and Brussels have agreed a trade deal that will eliminate up to €4bn of tariffs on EU exports. Plus, Nato is increasing its military presence in the Arctic to counter Russia. Mentioned in this podcast:US health insurer stocks plummet on Trump Medicare spending planEU and India seal trade pact to slash €4bn of tariffs on bloc’s exportsHow Nato is preparing for war in the ArcticSend your voice memos about your post graduate job search to: [email protected]: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson and edited by Marc Filippino. It was produced by Fiona Symon and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann and Michael Lello. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley 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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