China’s extended military drills around Taiwan are stoking fears of a drawn-out period of heightened tension and investors are split over whether the recent US tech rally will continue. Plus, the FT’s Jude Webber explains how taxes from the tech sector are helping Ireland’s economy against a recession.
Mentioned in this podcast:
US pledges further $1bn in military aid for Ukraine
China extends military drills around Taiwan
Tech sector tax windfall shores up Ireland’s economy against recession
Investors divided over how long Big Tech rally will last
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