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“Without fear and without favour”: Since 1888, this newspaper has argued for free markets, free trade, and liberal democracy. These commitments are renewed daily by the editorial board, which offers opinion and analysis on behalf of the FT.
  • Tuesday, 5 May, 2026
    Global trade
    Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz

    Investing in alternatives to this and other maritime chokepoints is costly but necessary

    The editorial board
    A large commercial vessel is anchored offshore near Dubai, with a jet ski and two riders passing in the foreground. A beachgoer is visible out of focus.
  • Monday, 4 May, 2026
    United Nations
    The perilously high stakes for the next UN leader

    International body must sharpen its focus to stay relevant in a fractured world

    The editorial board
    Antonio Guterres speaks at the podium during the NPT Review Conference in the UN General Assembly Hall, with delegates seated
  • Sunday, 3 May, 2026
    US equities
    There is method in the market’s madness

    But it relies on a host of rosy assumptions going in investors’ favour

    The editorial board
    A trader in a red jacket looks at multiple monitors displaying stock data on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor, with a US flag in the foreground.
  • Friday, 1 May, 2026
    Artificial intelligence
    The irresistible rise of authorial AI

    Humans must get used to living and working with the quirks of machine-written text

    The editorial board
    A person stands in front of a digital display showing a glowing brain-shaped graphic with circuitry and "AI" in the centre.
  • Thursday, 30 April, 2026
    Global Economy
    Jay Powell’s defiant curtain call

    Kevin Warsh still needs to prove that he can stand up to the US president

    The editorial board
    Jerome Powell walks past a row of American flags and Federal Reserve flags on stage at a press conference.
  • Wednesday, 29 April, 2026
    Opec
    The twilight of Opec

    UAE’s departure leaves Saudi Arabia trying to hold together a fractious cartel

    The editorial board
    OPEC headquarters building in Vienna with the organization's blue logo sign visible against the sky.
  • Tuesday, 28 April, 2026
    Chinese business & finance
    Beijing’s blunt message to its tech sector

    China’s ban on Meta-Manus deal is a warning to keep AI innovations at home

    The editorial board
    A person holding a smartphone displaying the Manus app interface, with a map blurred in the background.
  • Monday, 27 April, 2026
    US-UK relations
    King Charles and the ‘special’ relationship

    Ties with the US need mending, but Britain must nurture other alliances too

    The editorial board
    Donald Trump and King Charles III stand side by side as a member of the Guard of Honour salutes them at Windsor Castle.
  • Sunday, 26 April, 2026
    Global Economy
    The Iran war shock for developing nations

    Poorer countries face a triple whammy of crises in fuel, food and remittances

    The editorial board
    A beef seller prepares meat at night under a bright solar-powered light, with smoke rising from the grill in Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Friday, 24 April, 2026
    Middle East war
    The narrow path to a US-Iran deal

    An uneasy ceasefire cannot be the long-term solution in the Gulf

    The editorial board
    President Donald Trump speaks while seated at the Resolute desk as JD Vance and Marco Rubio stand behind him in the Oval Office.
  • Thursday, 23 April, 2026
    German politics
    The welcome return of German military might

    A defence strategy sets the right direction for dealing with the Russian threat

    The editorial board
    Leopard 2 A8 tank with two small German flags attached, shown outdoors during a roll-out event at KNDS in Munich.
  • Wednesday, 22 April, 2026
    Global Economy
    AI should not drive today’s interest rate decisions

    How the technology will affect prices is still uncertain

    The editorial board
    Aerial view of a large three-level data center under construction in Vernon, California, with the city skyline in the background at sunset.
  • Tuesday, 21 April, 2026
    Keir Starmer
    Britain’s prime minister is in power without purpose

    Latest Mandelson scandal has left Starmer in limbo until his MPs decide his fate

    The editorial board
    Sir Keir Starmer speaks at the despatch box in the House of Commons, holding papers and addressing MPs.
  • Monday, 20 April, 2026
    EU business regulation
    Revamping EU merger rules is not a cure-all

    A bigger priority is completing the single market and streamlining corporate law

    The editorial board
    The Berlaymont building with a large blue banner reading "DEMOCRACY" and several European Union flags outside.
  • Sunday, 19 April, 2026
    Global Economy
    Lessons from the China shock 2.0

    The response should be better industrial strategies, not knee-jerk protectionism

    The editorial board
    Technicians in blue protective suits work at machines and handle trays in a cleanroom at a fiber laser factory.
  • Friday, 17 April, 2026
    Artificial intelligence
    The risks of Mythos are no myth

    America is putting too much trust in the AI industry’s ability to police itself

    The editorial board
    Anthropic logo in black letters displayed on a ridged white panel at the company’s Builder Summit in Bengaluru.
  • Thursday, 16 April, 2026
    Christianity
    The divine right of Trump

    President’s embrace of religious imagery and rhetoric is provoking a backlash

    The editorial board
    Donald Trump sits at a desk with the presidential seal as Pastor Paula White (third from left in yellow) and other faith leaders stand behind him praying during a National Day of Prayer event.
  • Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    ‘Megadeals’ defy market fears and volatile geopolitics

    Boards should heed the lessons of the last record surge in big M&A in 2015

    The editorial board
    The Universal Music Group headquarters entrance features a large globe sculpture with the company’s name. Cars blur past in the foreground.
  • Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
    US economy
    America’s tightening cost of living squeeze

    The Iran war has intensified US households’ affordability struggles

    The editorial board
    A man pumps fuel into his vehicle while holding his head, with a station sign showing prices above $4 per gallon in the background
  • Monday, 13 April, 2026
    Populism
    The end of the Viktor Orbán era

    Populist nationalism can be beaten at the ballot box, even if it can endure a long time

    The editorial board
    Viktor Orban speaks at a rally, standing before a microphone with one hand on his forehead, red and green flags in the foreground.
  • Sunday, 12 April, 2026
    Retail sector
    How to make shoplifting a crime with consequences

    Police, shop owners and policymakers must combine to fight organised retail theft

    The editorial board
    Shoppers walk past the entrance of a Marks & Spencer store in London, with the store name prominently displayed above.
  • Friday, 10 April, 2026
    US foreign policy
    Trump is surrendering America’s moral leadership

    The president’s chilling threats have further eroded rules against war crimes

    The editorial board
    Protesters in Times Square hold signs opposing U.S. military action in the Middle East, with a large American flag display in the background.
  • Thursday, 9 April, 2026
    Space industry
    Elon Musk’s grip on the future of US space exploration

    As SpaceX gears up for an IPO, America should avoid becoming over-reliant

    The editorial board
    SpaceX’s Starship rocket lifts off, surrounded by flames and smoke, with two birds flying in the foreground.
  • Wednesday, 8 April, 2026
    Middle East war
    An unstable truce in the Middle East

    Iran has been severely degraded but for Trump there are lessons to learn

    The editorial board
    Crowd of Iranians waving national flags and raising fists at night; a woman holds a photo of a religious figure during a demonstration.
  • Tuesday, 7 April, 2026
    Sudan
    Sudan’s grassroots groups — a model in the midst of war

    The Emergency Response Rooms are a template for aid delivery elsewhere

    The editorial board
    A group of Sudanese refugees, including women and children, sit closely together outdoors at the Oure Cassoni refugee camp in Chad.
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