China’s markets become a key gauge of tariff damage

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Amid markets’ relief rally following President Donald Trump’s trade climbdown, one country mustered a more muted reaction: China. That’s understandable, since the US leader raised tariffs on the People’s Republic even as he lowered them … Read more

Airline stocks get a nasty dose of wind shear

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world Tariffs are bad for companies that move goods across borders. But what about those whose cargo consists of holidaymakers and business travellers? Clues from the airline world suggest things are getting bumpy. Having … Read more

There is no military solution in Sudan

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is the former prime minister of Sudan Sudan is at a breaking point. The war that has consumed our nation has displaced millions, destroyed our institutions and left our people in a state … Read more

Donald Trump has had his first Liz Truss moment

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 Greetings. For our American readers, are you tired of winning yet? Much has been said about President Donald … Read more

A new who’s who of the global elites

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. How does each country select its economic elite? What are the differences between, say, US and Chinese elites? The new World Elite Database (WED) offers the best comparative data yet, drawn from 16 countries … Read more

Markets 1, Trump 0

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world 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 … Read more