Can bankers be fired for demanding sleep?
Can bankers be fired for demanding sleep?  
Podcast: FT News Briefing
Published On: Thu Feb 19 2026
Description: JPMorgan Chase is in talks to provide banking services to US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, and investors have warned that loosening the UK’s borrowing limits to fund more spending on defence would risk a bond market backlash and a self-defeating rise in borrowing costs. Plus, the White House says the New York Fed should be disciplined for a recent report, and a former investment banker is suing over her right to get eight hours of sleep per night. Mentioned in this podcast:JPMorgan in talks to bank for Trump’s Board of PeaceGilt investors warn about ‘ruse’ to fund higher UK defence spendingTrump adviser says New York Fed economists should be ‘disciplined’ for publishing study on tariffsCan bankers be fired for demanding sleep? A US court will decideFT News Briefing subscription saleNote: 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 and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Michael Lello. 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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.