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Borrowing costs hit multi-decade highs
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- FT News Briefing
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- Aug 19, 2026
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- 724
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Summary
Iran has weighed attacking US military targets in Europe should Donald Trump escalate the war, according to people close to the regime. Long-term borrowing costs across major economies hit multi-decade highs, and Revolut has proposed increasing the amount chief executive Nik Storonsky can borrow against his stake in the fintech fivefold. Plus, US President Donald Trump is presiding over an unlikely clean energy boom. Mentioned in this podcast: Iran eyes targets in Europe if US escalates war, insiders say Government borrowing costs hit multi-decade highs Revolut to let Nik Storonsky borrow up to $250mn against his stake Trump’s renewables boom Venomous sea creatures plague Europe’s warming beaches Want to get in touch? Email us at [email protected] Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Alex Higgins. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.