World

Economists factor in falling confidence and investment leading to job losses and a probable cut in borrowing costs

Long inundated with American culture, Canada lacks a strong culinary identity . . .  until now

Decision risks advertising in the country’s main visitor markets, says head of Visit Britain

Under the scheme, drugmakers discount the price of medicines sold in bulk to the healthcare system

Tees Valley Combined Authority to be issued with a “best value” notice by ministers

UK government threatens to override independent body with fast-track legislation

Where will the cards fall before the autumn Budget?

Plus, Phillips 66 fights back against activist investor Elliott and how trading desks will save banks’ revenues

Fire chiefs warn of climate change driving extreme weather in the wake of weekend infernos

Other countries have a chance to attract US talent driven out by Trump’s policies

The arbitrariness of the tariffs is a feature not a bug in the plan to short-circuit the financial establishment

Fed chair emphasises that ‘significantly larger than expected’ tariffs may lead to ‘more persistent’ inflation

Unexpected increase in supply comes as concern over world economy hits several commodities

Also in today’s newsletter, how the president is exploiting an identity crisis among major US law firms

Irish, Polish and US activists appeal rulings based on events at university sit-in against Israeli offensive in Gaza

The European Commission has leverage over the obstructive Hungarian premier — it should use it

Analysis shows three out of 62 companies have made any coupon repayments since 2021 under restructuring deals

The self-taught Kyushu creative is playing with past and present to create a new design language in Japan

Announcement follows recommendation in UK government-commissioned review last year

French commissioner Stéphane Séjourné signals Brussels is caving in to pressure from European alcohol industry

Yannis Stournaras says looming trade war will drag on growth and inflation

President Donald Trump’s levies are here. How will they reshape the world?

The Fed Chair says he plans to serve out his term

Exporters from cars to whisky hit, while economists warn of growth impact

Investors fear Russian ‘slow-balling’ of talks reduces chances of extra payments linked to GDP

A long rebalancing of investor portfolios is likely to be under way that could be painful for America

Countries grapple with Washington’s attempt to change ‘non-tariff barriers’ from VAT to food rules and even currency valuations

Top 10 local EV makers dominate sales and drive home advantage with faster charging and autonomous systems

Meeting comes amid mounting tensions between Washington and Beijing

Median gap between men and women at large UK employers fell below 9% for the first time last year

It’s finally time to add small-caps to my FTSE 100 exposure

Merchants that buy and sell excess merchandise from top brands might benefit from the trade war

It ain’t where you’re at, it’s where you’re from

Unpunished offences one of country’s biggest law and order challenges, warns Lord Richard Hermer

Years of conflict and repressive military rule will hamper earthquake relief

Shares of the president’s company fell on the state’s market amid a broad sell-off fuelled by his trade agenda

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

If Republicans are serious, they should join with Democrats to pass a resolution to fix this crisis

Billionaire’s Pershing Square Holdings bet on tariff-exposed stocks like Nike

Firms that helped fight high-profile battles targeted by White House executive orders