Xi Jinping could seek to use relationship with Tehran as leverage in talks with US president, analysts say
Dark matter revealed?
Also in today’s newsletter: Venice Biennale row and Macron’s central bank pick
Monthly surveys of economic activity and confidence have fallen more sharply among energy importers than in the US
A new video podcast from The FT exploring the history of finance
Policymakers must overcome the mercantilist fallacy that the way to get rich is by running surpluses forever
A wave of cheap imports is pushing Europe’s industry to ‘breaking point’
The model of political protection and heavy subsidies that has long supported European agriculture might be fracturing
Volatility is more damaging than higher prices and will cause merchandise flows to drop, according to Global Trade Alert
Investing in alternatives to this and other maritime chokepoints is costly but necessary
Yields on 30-year gilts hit 28-year high on expectations BoE will raise rates two or three times to counter inflation threat
Officials are softening people up for difficult decisions ahead. Also in this newsletter, how oil prices work
Also in today’s newsletter: HSBC reports lower profits and Australia raises interest rates
Central bank cites higher fuel prices as result of Iran war as it unveils third increase this year
Also in this newsletter: Compromise in Italo-Swiss fight over Alpine fire tragedy costs
Facing hostility from its two largest trading partners, Canberra embarked on a drive to diversify
Jay Powell has overseen his last Fed meeting as chair even if he plans to stay on as governor
The longer the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues, the more likely a crisis-like adjustment in rich economies becomes
Industry offers glaring example of the self-defeating nature of tariffs
Brussels cites security concerns in latest crackdown on sensitive China-made imports
After years of struggling to match the global popularity of the US, Japan and South Korea, Beijing’s image is improving
Move to soften impact on companies of flagship climate legislation is a setback for environmental groups
The continent is better positioned to weather crises, yet perceptions remain stuck in the past
‘Somewhat counterintuitive’ indeed
Farmers fear a flood of cheap meat as Carney government looks for entry to South American bloc
