The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last week raised questions about the strength of the United States’ banking system, and whether we’re headed for another financial crisis. The FT’s US financial commentator Robert Armstrong tells us why he’s not freaking out.  Clips from CBS, NBC, CNN, DW - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  For further reading: SVB was only a little bit insolvent, luckily SVB’s collapse is not a harbinger of another 2008 The weekend US officials hatched a plan to stave off a banking crisis  Silicon Valley Bank shows the perils of regulators fi ..read more

Over just a few years, the share price of an obscure company from the United Arab Emirates has jumped 40,000%. But little is known about International Holding Company, which has investments in everything from Elon Musk’s SpaceX to India’s Adani Group. The FT’s Middle East editor travelled to Abu Dhabi to get answers about its rapid growth and its connections to some of the most powerful people in the Gulf.  Clips from MSNBC, CBS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  For further reading: The UAE business that went from obscurity to a $240bn valuation in 3 years The she ..read more

It’s been one year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We’re spending this episode talking to FT reporters and Ukrainian entrepreneurs about the costs of this war: How individuals' lives have been uprooted, how the country’s economy has been turned upside down, and how global markets such as food and energy have been transformed.  Clips from CNN, BBC, NBC, PBS, Al Jazeera English - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  For further reading: Conflict with Russia hangs over Ukraine’s recovery Something for the weekend: the year of Ukraine Marking a ye ..read more

The EU’s executive branch is known for leading the way when it comes to regulating crucial industries, like Big Tech. But for now, one country appears to be further ahead in the race to keep competition alive for European entrepreneurs. The FT’s EU correspondent Javier Espinoza explains who is leading the pack and what it means for everyone else.   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  For further reading: How Germany became Europe’s leading Big Tech trust buster Brussels re-energised for Big Tech battles EU braced for legal challenges to rules designed to tackle ..read more

The dollar dominated last year as the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates quicker than other countries to tame inflation. But the so-called “king dollar” has shifted recently. FT Capital Markets Correspondent Kate Duguid dives into how the greenback has been toppled from its throne and what that means for the rest of the world.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  For further reading: US dollar hits reverse gear as Fed cedes rate-rise ‘driver’s seat’ Dollar touches 7-month low as Fed rate rise expectations slide The downturn in the dollar is not just about rate ..read more

Electric vehicle giant Tesla took the automotive industry by storm with its innovative technology, but the company’s stock price has slid significantly since last year. And its chief executive Elon Musk has some Tesla fans rethinking their support given Musk’s moves as the new owner of Twitter. But the FT’s Richard Waters says that Tesla faces a challenge much bigger than Musk’s latest tweets.  Clips from CBS, ABC News, NBC, CNBC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  BTM listeners, we want to know what you think of the show and what you want to see more of. Visit ..read more

The global economy has been hit hard in the past few years by the Covid-19 pandemic, high inflation and Russia’s war in Ukraine. However, there’s one emerging economy that’s managed to succeed in spite of that - Indonesia. So, what’s its secret? We sat down with the FT’s Mercedes Ruehl to understand how the country got to where it is now, and whether that success will be permanent. Clips from Associated Press - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  For further reading: Indonesia’s unexpected success story Indonesia’s president steps on to world stage as G20 host Bauxite: hold ..read more

Welcome back to a new year with Behind the Money! We’re starting off by paying a visit to the New York Public Library to take a peek into the past. Some 300 years ago parts of Europe were in the middle of a financial revolution that quickly turned into a financial frenzy and then — a fallout. With help from the FT’s US markets editor Jennifer Hughes, we’ll learn more about the Mississippi and South Sea Company Bubbles, and what they tell us about today.  Clips from: NBC, CNBC, CBS News Music: Georg Philipp Telemann’s Overture-Suite in B-flat Major performed by Tempesta di Mare / The Phil ..read more

It’s our last episode of the year, so that means we’re looking ahead to 2023 with the help of the FT’s chief economics commentator Martin Wolf. He sat down with Michela to discuss some of 2022’s biggest stories — inflation, the war in Ukraine, climate change — and how they might impact events in the new year.  Clips from NBC News, AP, Sky News, Channel 4 News, Al Jazeera, CNN, TRT World, Yahoo! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  For further reading: How to think about policy in a polycrisis Delay only makes climate action more urgent Xi Jinping’s third term is a t ..read more

At one time, Credit Suisse was considered to be among the most respected banks in Europe. The FT’s European banking correspondent Owen Walker explains how the Swiss bank is trying to make a comeback after years of scandal and losses — and what might happen if it fails. Clips from CNBC, DW News, Reuters  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  For further reading: Credit Suisse chair says outflows have reversed since ‘social media storm’ ‘Radical surgery’: Will Credit Suisse’s gamble pay off? Credit Suisse turns to ‘Uli the knife’ to cut bank loose from scandal ..read more