About this episode
The International Energy Agency has launched the largest release of strategic oil reserves in its history, investors have sought shelter from the turmoil of the war in Iran in US tech stocks and US inflation held steady at 2.4 per cent in February. Plus, the war has threatened the Indian economy’s “Goldilocks” combination of strong growth and low inflation. Mentioned in this podcast:IEA releases record oil reserves to counter Iran war energy shockInvestors seek shelter from Iran war in US tech stocksUS inflation holds steady at 2.4% in FebruaryIran war threatens India’s ‘Goldilocks’ economyThe ‘number station’ sending mystery messages to IranNote: 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 Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executiv
