The one thing you needed to do last week

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. At the time of writing, Elon Musk was still the face of the Department of Government Efficiency, which was neither a cabinet-level department, nor demonstrably efficient. It’s not even clear if Musk legally leads it. … Read more

How culture shapes capitalism around the world

This article is an on-site version of Free Lunch newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every Thursday and Sunday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters Sunday greetings. I’ve been away in the United Arab Emirates this past week, so I’ve called upon some … Read more

For F1, an Off-Season of Change

Lewis Hamilton said there was “magic” inside Ferrari that can help him make Formula 1 history. Hamilton’s move to the team, a story that began in February last year when he announced he would be leaving Mercedes at the end of 2024, has dominated the buildup to the new season. Australia will host the first … Read more

What Tesla’s tarnish tells us about America Inc

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Of all the Trump trades to hit the skids, Tesla stands out. The share price of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company has plummeted from a post-election high of nearly $480 to less than $282 last … Read more

It’s not all Trump’s fault

This article is an on-site version of our Unhedged newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every weekday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters Good morning. The big market news over the weekend, if you want to call it that, was a Trump social … Read more