ConnexionUS warns world will ‘decouple’ from China if it imposes new export controls
Scott Bessent says Washington will retaliate if Beijing proceeds with policy on rare earths and critical minerals
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UK energy bosses sound warning over rising household bills
Octopus Energy, EDF and E.On executives challenge Labour’s pledge to reduce energy costs
The secretive First Brands founder, his $12bn debt and the future of private credit
Patrick James borrowed billions — even after presiding over a string of failed businesses
US approves new bank backed by billionaires with ties to Trump
Target market for Erebor will be businesses that are part of America’s ‘innovation economy’
Morgan Stanley overtakes arch-rival Goldman Sachs in equities trading
Revival in core Wall Street businesses powers forecast-beating results across America’s biggest banks
No need for a moral panic about the welfare system
It’s far from perfect, but the UK’s spending is broadly controlled and employment is high
Why the US could not shake off the Middle East
Lessons from a pivot to Asia that never comes
Starmer to publish crucial witness statements in China spy case
Prime minister has been under pressure over dropping of charges against two British men
Bank of England loosens bonus rules
Fewer restrictions on financial sector pay following changes by central bank
Britain has lost control of its borders, home secretary admits
Shabana Mahmood says public trust in state will be weakened unless politicians ‘bring order’ to immigration
LVMH shares surge 12% as luxury powerhouse returns to growth
Group controlled by French billionaire Bernard Arnault leads rally across sector
UK vets face price caps after competition review
Watchdog finds regulatory system is ‘not fit for purpose’
UK employers cut graduate hiring for second consecutive year, survey finds
Institute of Student Employers cites cost pressures and worries over economic outlook
Top US financiers sound alarm on lending standards
Apollo’s Marc Rowan warns of ‘willingness to cut corners’
Can molecular Lego save the planet?
The Nobel Prize-winning MOFs could be used to mop up pollutants, turn toxic substances benign and make water from desert air
How Israeli jails became a Palestinian training ground
Thousands of Palestinians were freed from Israeli prisons this week. Some are seen as future militant and political chiefs
OpenAI makes five-year business plan to meet $1tn spending pledges
New revenue lines, debt partnerships and further fundraising targeted to cover enormous costs
US revokes visas of individuals who ‘celebrated’ Charlie Kirk’s death
State department announces six revocations and suggests more could follow
Trump says US support for Argentina is ‘gone’ if Milei suffers election losses
US president suggests $20bn swap line is contingent on libertarian’s victory in midterm elections
Reeves revives plans to overhaul cash Isas
Chancellor weighs up halving annual tax-free savings allowance to encourage wider investment in UK stock market
Wall Street banks get their party hats on
With further rate cuts likely amid a light-touch regulatory environment, the good times are set to continue
Banks caution over bubble as they report bumper profits
JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup buoyed by return of dealmaking
UK records rare burst of productivity growth, think-tank says
Resolution Foundation estimates output per hour worked rose 1.6% over past year
Powell signals support for more rate cuts as US job market cools
Federal Reserve chair says inflation expectations are close to central bank’s 2% goal
