The EU is proposing a new way to allow Ukraine to join the bloc, and it was the best year for US investment banks since 2021. Plus, a look into the iron ore market and the role China is playing in it, and a preview of the World Economic Forum in Davos. <\/p>\n
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EU \u2018membership-lite\u2019 plan for Ukraine spooks European capitals<\/a><\/p>\n Jamie Dimon warns Trump administration\u2019s attacks on Fed could boost inflation<\/a><\/p>\n China\u2019s state iron ore buyer flexes muscles in talks with global miners<\/a><\/p>\n Behind the Money podcast: Davos\u2019 fight for relevance <\/a><\/p>\n FT subscription sale<\/a><\/p>\n Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts <\/p>\n Today\u2019s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino<\/a>, and produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT\u2019s Global Head of Audio. The show\u2019s theme music is by Metaphor Music. <\/p>\n