A warning shot to the Treasuries market

The US may be stepping back from its role as mediator in the war in Ukraine, and US long-term borrowing costs rose to their highest level since late 2023 on Monday. US drugmaker Regeneron has agreed to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy, and the EU and the UK have announced a deal to “reset” their relationship at a summit in London. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Trump leaves Russia and Ukraine to settle war in talks 

US borrowing costs climb after Moody’s downgrade 

23andMe sold out of bankruptcy to Regeneron

UK-EU post-Brexit reset: the key points

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Sam Giovinco, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s acting co-head of audio. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. 

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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