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• Milei doubles down on Argentina’s unorthodox currency policy

  14-01-2025 23:19
  Libertarian leader slows peso’s devaluation in attempt to stamp out inflation
  
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• Argentina’s Milei doubles down on unorthodox currency policy

  14-01-2025 23:19
  
  Libertarian leader slows peso’s devaluation in attempt to stamp out inflation
  
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• Goldman’s Solomon urges caution and balance with US in ‘fragile place’

  14-01-2025 19:42
  
  Wall Street chief was also ‘incredibly optimistic’ and expects deregulation under Trump to catalyse business investment
  
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• Goldman’s Solomon says US economy is in ‘fragile place’

  14-01-2025 19:42
  
  Wall Street bank’s chief expects deregulation under Trump to spur business investment but urges caution
  
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• Goldman’s Solomon says US economy in a ‘fragile place’

  14-01-2025 19:42
  Wall Street bank’s chief expects deregulation under Trump to spur business investment but urges caution
  
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• Goldman’s Solomon ‘optimistic’ but urges caution as US remains in ‘fragile place’

  14-01-2025 19:42
  
  Wall Street bank’s chief expects deregulation under Trump to spur business investment
  
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• Dyson moving West of England staff to Wiltshire HQ

  14-01-2025 18:12 via bbc.com
  
  The firm is closing its Bristol offices and scrapping plans for a research hub in the city.
  
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• Reeves defends herself after market turbulence

  14-01-2025 15:34 via bbc.com
  
  The chancellor says it is "not reasonable to suggest" she was at fault for the recent market nervousness.
  
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• EU threatens to curb access for makers of Chinese medical devices

  14-01-2025 15:01
  
  Report finds Beijing is discriminating against bloc’s manufacturers in same field
  
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• On hawks, doves and pigeons

  14-01-2025 13:30
  
  Can categorising rate-setters help us to predict the future of the economy?
  
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• Brussels threatens ‘decisive action against China over contract awards

  14-01-2025 13:03
  
  EU investigation finds Beijing discriminating against medical device manufacturers in bids for public contracts
  
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• FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal

  14-01-2025 12:20
  
  Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for Alexa
  
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• The European (non?) discount

  14-01-2025 07:30
  
  Plus CPI jitters, and measuring liquidity
  
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• FirstFT: EU reviews probes into Apple, Google and Meta as Big Tech lobbies Trump

  14-01-2025 06:40
  
  Also in today’s newsletter, Gaza ‘breakthrough’ and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for Alexa
  
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• US LNG industry poised to expand as Trump vows to lift restrictions

  14-01-2025 06:00
  
  S&P finds ramp-up of exports could add $1.3tn to American economy in next five years with capacity expected to double
  
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• Reversal of fortunes: Europe’s thriving south and stagnant north

  14-01-2025 06:00
  
  With Germany’s economy stalling, tentative growth in Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain is some good news for the Eurozone. Will it last?
  
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• Indian IT outsourcers look to Trump bump to revive fortunes

  14-01-2025 06:00
  
  After years of anaemic growth in largest market, sector expects promised deregulation to encourage tech spending
  
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• Pain is coming for emerging markets from a Trump trade war

  14-01-2025 01:01
  
  Investors are still not pricing in enough risks from the fallout of US-China tensions
  
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• Mexico pledges to shrink trade deficit with China in nod to Trump

  13-01-2025 22:59
  
  President Claudia Sheinbaum unveils plan to boost domestic manufacturing and cut imports
  
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• FirstFT: China’s trade surplus hits record high ahead of Trump return

  13-01-2025 22:38
  
  Also in today’s newsletter, China is building new mobile piers, and Air India chief hails carrier’s turnaround
  
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• What’s a “term premium”?

  13-01-2025 21:06
  
  Adventures in kitchen-sink bond market indicators
  
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• Aircraft shortages will drag on for years, predict leasing bosses

  13-01-2025 19:59
  
  Some executives forecast it will take ‘until the end of the decade’ before supply chain issues are worked out
  
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• Chancellor will remain for all of Parliament, Downing Street says

  13-01-2025 18:19 via bbc.com
  
  Market jitters have raised questions over Rachel Reeves' management of the economy.
  
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• Trump’s trade coercion will harm the US and its allies

  13-01-2025 13:31
  
  Greenland gambit suggests the country is now a threat to as much as a guarantor of security
  
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• FirstFT: Dollar hits 2-year high as interest rate assumptions change

  13-01-2025 12:17
  Also in today’s newsletter, China’s trade surplus reached a new record and the reinvention of El Salvador
  
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• US imposes export controls on chips for AI to counter China

  13-01-2025 12:00
  
  US semiconductor industry warns move will aid competitors
  
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• Biden imposes export controls on chips used for AI to limit China

  13-01-2025 12:00
  US semiconductor industry warns move will aid its competitors
  
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• ECB’s chief economist warns of too-low inflation if rates stay high

  13-01-2025 10:52
  Philip Lane points to dangers of borrowing costs that remain ‘too high for too long’
  
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• China’s trade surplus hits annual record of nearly $1tn

  13-01-2025 10:38
  Rise in exports comes days ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration
  
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• China’s trade surplus hits annual record of almost $1tn

  13-01-2025 10:38
  
  Rise in exports expected to increase tensions with US and other trade partners
  
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• The US labour market is not cooling

  13-01-2025 07:30
  
  And replies on stablecoins
  
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• FirstFT: Deflation hits Chinese corporate profits

  13-01-2025 06:39
  
  Also in today’s newsletter, UK’s AI computing push and Trump’s Ukraine plan
  
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• China corporate profits set for third year of declines

  13-01-2025 06:03
  
  Oversupply drives intense competition that is undermining prices and profitability
  
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• Companies move to strengthen supply chains on Trump trade war fears

  13-01-2025 06:01
  
  Conference Board survey finds rising concern about impact of threatened tariffs on goods and services
  
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• Where voters don’t want to throw the incumbents out — and why

  13-01-2025 06:00
  
  The global rebellion against those in power does not extend to the developing world
  
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• An out-of-the box idea for China and Trump

  13-01-2025 06:00
  
  Washington and Beijing should conduct a joint intervention on the renminbi
  
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• FirstFT: Los Angeles fires could be costliest disaster in US history, says California governor

  12-01-2025 22:56
  
  Also in today’s newsletter, logistics groups move Chinese staff, and Meta’s ‘free speech’ overhaul sparks advertisers’ concern
  
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• TikTok’s last dance in the US

  12-01-2025 19:15
  
  Plus, Joe Biden leaves the White House, Wall Street banks report earnings, and confidential MI5 files are made public
  
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• Russia’s war economy is a house of cards

  12-01-2025 14:00
  
  The financial underpinnings look increasingly fragile
  
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• China is winning the race for green supremacy

  12-01-2025 13:46
  
  The west needs to co-operate, cautiously, with Beijing in the renewable energy trade
  
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• Is US inflation set to rise further?

  12-01-2025 13:00
  
  Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
  
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• Debunking American exceptionalism

  12-01-2025 13:00
  
  How the US’s colossal economy and stock market conceal its flaws
  
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• Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war

  12-01-2025 06:00
  
  Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffs
  
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• Logistics groups move Chinese staff to help companies tackle Sino-US trade tensions

  12-01-2025 06:00
  DHL, Ceva Logistics and Kuehne+Nagel are redeploying Mandarin speakers to help China’s manufacturers set up overseas
  
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• Malaysia expects surge of Chinese investment, economy minister says

  12-01-2025 03:00
  
  Rafizi Ramli suggests semiconductor and tech sectors are seeking to avoid exposure to possible Trump tariffs
  
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• Threat of Trump tariffs adds to global economic uncertainty, IMF warns

  11-01-2025 00:48
  
  Kristalina Georgieva says unpredictability of US trade policy is driving up borrowing costs around the world
  
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• Treasury yields jump after US jobs report smashes expectations

  10-01-2025 22:33
  
  Bank of America says ‘gangbusters’ figures will dash hopes for further Federal Reserve rate cuts
  
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• Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act

  10-01-2025 18:14 via bbc.com
  
  Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.
  
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• Fewer rate cuts and higher loan costs - how US jobs surprise affects you

  10-01-2025 16:55 via bbc.com
  
  Jobs growth in the US surged unexpected last month. That's good news for the world's largest economy but could be "punishing" for the UK.
  
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• Wall Street stocks fall after US jobs report smashes expectations

  10-01-2025 16:17
  
  S&P 500 drops and Treasury yields rise as 256,000 positions added in December
  
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