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The IMF chief warns of a ‘new and major test’ as it cuts growth projections on the back of the Trump administration’s tariffs
Recent turbulence was partly the result of trading strategies using derivatives. But the same investors are increasingly important buyers of US...
Countries including the US, South Korea and Nigeria offer hefty rewards to insiders who uncover wrongdoing. Could the UK finally join them?
Sweeping funding cuts threaten to undermine the innovation that has been a central part of US economic strength for decades
Many Israelis fear a constitutional crisis is looming — but the prime minister also has his sights set on Iran
While superhero franchises flag, ‘A Minecraft Movie’ shows the industry has finally cracked the formula for translating popular games into films
Donald Trump’s trade war is forcing investors to confront the possibility that the dominance of the US currency might fade — or even end
The EU is trading market access for expertise in key technologies, just as Beijing once did
Titans of finance and business are beginning to realise they misread the president’s second-term priorities
A rise in unsecured credit among a consumer group that symbolises the country’s investment potential is hurting its economic ambitions
Officials around the world are dashing to diversify their economies. But the fight between the US and China casts a long shadow
Residents of tourist hotspots have long demanded that Airbnb-style letting platforms be banned. But booking numbers in Europe — and housing costs...
Arizona is permitting non-lawyers to own legal practices, potentially unleashing a wave of private equity money
The new console carries the hopes of a company and a sector, but has already been thrust into a gathering trade war
Healthcare workers and officials say falsehoods and conspiracy theories cost lives and are exacerbating inequalities
The US president wants to unwind decades of economic integration. The risk of a 1930s-style global trade war is causing markets to panic
Successive governments have long avoided an issue that could inflame deep-rooted divisions between the more populous north and wealthy south
The rehabilitation of Vladimir Putin poses awkward questions for those who admire Donald Trump but are suspicious of Moscow
Firms like Paul Weiss have hired star lawyers to expand in dealmaking. Fear of losing business has made them less willing to have a fight with the...
Brazilian authorities want justice over an alleged coup plot, but the case against the former president risks boosting his popularity — and dividing...
Time is running out for an unpredictable US president and a distrustful Iranian supreme leader to avoid dangerous escalation
The use of a group chat to discuss military attacks has called into question the competency of senior officials, despite their brazen defiance
Growth has been rapid, but from a low base, and big US rivals already dominate the market
In many places where Trump is hugely popular, residents are increasingly reliant on state income transfers. The issue could fracture the Republican...
The gas and oil company is struggling to recover from record losses after Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine destroyed its business model
Labour-intensive manufacturing is vanishing and millions of jobs could be lost, with repercussions for stability and growth
An ambitious plan aims to double the size of the city and make it a hub for growth and innovation. But will its infrastructure cope?
The US president is testing constitutional limits and challenging the courts to stop him. Who will blink first?
Heavily subsidised fuels are being smuggled out of the country and sold abroad, helping sustain its rival political factions
In the past year, the Amazon founder has executed a sharp public reversal in his relationship with the president that has surprised even longtime...
Many on Wall Street regard John Waldron as heir apparent to David Solomon. But a coronation may lead to an exodus of talent
The environmental group is being sued in North Dakota over demonstrations nearly a decade ago. Campaigners claim the future of legal protest in the US...
The Chinese tech giant is establishing a lead in a fiercely competitive sector, and its billionaire founder is back in favour
Tariffs and cuts to the federal workforce are raising uncertainty and sapping confidence, while investor exuberance has faded
As it chooses a new president, the world’s biggest sporting event is facing an exodus of major sponsors and a fast-changing media landscape
Although Kyiv has agreed to a potential ceasefire, most people in the country expect the war to continue and retain the will to keep battling
The return of inflation was meant to restore a more ‘normal’ economy. But it has been a bumpy ride for both consumers and companies
Revolut and Monzo face steep challenges in a complex regulatory environment and competitive retail banking sector
Chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz wants to expand investment in defence and infrastructure. The race to re-arm could be a much-needed boost for...
A London espionage trial has provided rare insight into the activities of Jan Marsalek, the former payments executive, and how Moscow is outsourcing...
Private wealth management companies for the super-rich now manage trillions of dollars globally. Critics say they are open to abuse
Two of the biggest names in global macro trading, Alan Howard and Chris Rokos, embody differing approaches to legacy
As western governments dramatically scale back budgets, remaining funding is likely to be a more obvious tool of geopolitical interests
Countries want to squeeze more electricity from ageing power plants to help meet global demand, but the strategy has its own challenges
The British prime minister believes he can still be a bridge between the Trump White House and Europe. But is this anything other than wishful...
FT investigation: Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his family bought 482 properties overseas costing $295mn. The new government wants some of that money back
Developers are constructing more in high-risk areas — illustrating the twin challenges of adapting to severe weather while addressing a housing...
As traditional parties decline, vaccine scepticism has become one of the anti-establishment forces filling the vacuum
Order is being maintained by a patchwork of factions. Combining them into a national security apparatus is a delicate process
Just as the country is battling Donald Trump’s threats over the Panama Canal, a bitter environmental feud has reopened over the future of the...