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About Financial Times: Business News

Empower your ambitions with the Financial Times’ unrivalled, globally focused journalism. Enjoy for free: All podcasts including The Story of Money and FT News Briefing, markets data, our luxury lifestyle magazine How To Spend It and a daily challenge with our crossword puzzles. FINANCIAL TIMES ADVANTAGE: • Accurate, independent, and insightful journalism since 1888. • Unbiased reporting: Expert comment and analysis on world news, business, politics, economics, finance, companies and more • Thought-provoking journalism: Explore the arts, real estate, fashion, food, books, technology news and more with a unique FT voice • Market Insights: Monitor real-time stock prices, charts, equities screeners, and global market news •Personalised news: Follow topics important to you by curating your own feed with MyFT LISTEN, WATCH, READ: • Podcasts, including News Briefing and FT Weekend • Articles read by AI • Available with Apple CarPlay for news on the go • Offline Reading: Save articles and editions for offline reading anywhere, anytime • Video: Compelling insights through video journalism JOIN THE CONVERSATION: •Engage and Share: Join the conversation in the comments, or share and gift news stories HAVE A SUBSCRIPTION? • Go beyond free access with discounts and offers in the app • Choose from access levels based on your content needs • Current subscribers log in for seamless access IS THE FT FOR YOU? Whether you're an economist analysing global trends, a stockbroker navigating market shifts, a business leader staying ahead of financial news, or a curious mind exploring politics, culture, and the forces shaping our world, the Financial Times offers world-class insights to inspire, inform, and push you further in your ambitions. From Wall Street to Hong Kong, from New York to London, FT covers not just markets and finance, but also global affairs, technology, climate policy, and industry leading social research. Whether you're unpacking the impact of elections, exploring cultural shifts, or following scientific breakthroughs, our innovative approach to news brings you deeper analysis and fresh perspectives. With reporting from over 50 countries, opinion pieces, long-form features, and expert commentary on everything from diplomacy to digital transformation, FT is for those who think beyond the headlines. Whether you're planning your next departure to a cultural capital, exploring new culinary experiences, or seeking fresh literary insights, stay ahead of the conversation with FT. Terms and conditions apply. Read them at ft.com/terms We respect your privacy. Read our privacy policy at ft.com/privacy

Financial Times: Business News details

Financial Times: Business News is a free News app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Financial Times Ltd. It is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 24,353 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 15.4 or later and is 91 MB to download. It was first released on August 7, 2017 and last updated on September 17, 2026.

Category
News
Rating
4.8 / 5 (24,353 ratings)
Price
Free
Current version
1.115
Size
91 MB
Requires
iOS 15.4 or later
Compatibility
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages
English
Age rating
12+
Released
August 7, 2017
Last updated
September 17, 2026
Developer
Financial Times Ltd.

Ratings breakdown

5 stars 90% (21,824) 4 stars 7% (1,591) 3 stars 2% (375) 2 stars 1% (165) 1 star 2% (398)

What’s new in Financial Times: Business News

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 1.115 · Updated September 17, 2026

Financial Times: Business News app privacy

The developer, Financial Times Ltd., reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Location: Coarse Location
  • Identifiers: User ID
  • Usage Data: Advertising Data, Product Interaction
  • Contact Info: Physical Address, Email Address, Name, Phone Number
  • User Content: Customer Support, Other User Content
  • Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
  • Financial Info: Other Financial Info
  • Search History: Search History
  • Other Data: Other Data Types

Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality, Other Purposes

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Identifiers: Device ID

Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics

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