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Hold on — tech stocks are a safe haven now? on x (opens in a new window)Hold on — tech stocks are a safe haven now? on facebook (opens in a new window)Hold on — tech stocks are a safe haven now? on linkedin (opens in a new window)Hold on — tech stocks are a safe haven now? on whatsapp (opens in a new window) Save Hold on — tech stocks are a safe haven now? on x (opens in a new window)Hold on — tech stocks are a safe haven now? on facebook (opens in a new window)Hold on — tech stocks are a safe haven now? on linkedin (opens in a new window)Hold on — tech stocks are a safe haven now? on whatsapp (opens in a new window) Save PublishedMarch 12 2026Jump to comments sectionPrint this pageUnlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Your browser does not support playing this file but you can still download the MP3 file to play locally.The International Energy Agency has launched the largest release of strategic oil reserves in its history, investors have sought shelter from the turmoil of the war in Iran in US tech stocks and US inflation held steady at 2.4 per cent in February. Plus, the war has threatened the Indian economy’s “Goldilocks” combination of strong growth and low inflation. Mentioned in this podcast:IEA releases record oil reserves to counter Iran war energy shockInvestors seek shelter from Iran war in US tech stocksUS inflation holds steady at 2.4% in FebruaryIran war threatens India’s ‘Goldilocks’ economyThe ‘number station’ sending mystery messages to IranNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley 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.comView our accessibility guide.Reuse this content (opens in new window) CommentsJump to comments section Follow the topics in this audio Indian business & finance Add to myFT US equities Add to myFT FT News Briefing Add to myFT CommentsComments have not been enabled for this article.The International Energy Agency has launched the largest release of strategic oil reserves in its history, investors have sought shelter from the turmoil of the war in Iran in US tech stocks and US inflation held steady at 2.4 per cent in February. Plus, the war has threatened the Indian economy’s “Goldilocks” combination of strong growth and low inflation. Mentioned in this podcast:IEA releases record oil reserves to counter Iran war energy shockInvestors seek shelter from Iran war in US tech stocksUS inflation holds steady at 2.4% in FebruaryIran war threatens India’s ‘Goldilocks’ economyThe ‘number station’ sending mystery messages to IranNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley 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.comView our accessibility guide.