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Sep 2021
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US corporate debt binge, FT Weekend podc...

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Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

https://www.ft.com/content/0b603fa8-7afc-46f3-bae6-46b89a0def8f


Bankers and investors are bracing for a bumper month of debt issuance in the US, and Germany’s Dax is welcoming 10 new companies to its index. Plus, the FT’s Lilah Raptopoulos talks about the launch of her new show, the FT Weekend podcast. 


Banks and investors gear up for US corporate debt binge

https://www.ft.com/content/dff0ebdf-1d64-4e9a-9261-6957455d856d


Germany’s Dax undergoes makeover as it expands from 30 to 40

https://www.ft.com/content/297a35a8-df37-4091-a283-1914cdbd3e8a


FT Weekend podcast 

https://www.ft.com/ftweekendpodcast


UK staycations and return to offices boost retail footfall in August

https://www.ft.com/content/15d4a2d0-eaa5-4cf8-bd04-fcb7a34c04b7


The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Our intern is Zoe Han. Additional help by Gavin Kallmann, Michael Bruning, and Persis Love. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. 



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