Summary: 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. <br><hr><p style="color: grey;">See <a style="color: grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
