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Last Checked: 2025-08-02 10:47:21

Swamp Notes: Trump’s case against Fed chair Powell

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend, we're sharing an episode from our fellow FT podcast, Swamp Notes. The US president is ...

Trump’s tariffs kick into higher gear

01 Aug 2025

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Apple revenues jump on strong iPhone sales and rebound in China and Donald Trump has reimposed tarif...

Making sense of a wonky GDP reading

31 Jul 2025

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Meta’s shares jumped more than 10 per cent off the back of better than expected second-quarter ear...

Concerns rise over starvation in Gaza

30 Jul 2025

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The potential US-China trade war truce depends on US President Donald Trump’s approval, and a UN-b...

EU politicians bristle at US trade deal

29 Jul 2025

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Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey and UK chancellor Rachel Reeves are at odds, and EU politicia...

EU politicians bristle at US trade deal

29 Jul 2025

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Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey and UK chancellor Rachel Reeves are at odds, and EU politicia...

China’s growing muscle at the UN

28 Jul 2025

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The European Union struck a deal to limit the rate of US tariffs, and public companies are filling t...

China’s growing muscle at the UN

28 Jul 2025

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The European Union struck a deal to limit the rate of US tariffs, and public companies are filling t...

Return of the stonk

25 Jul 2025

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US President Donald Trump is set to visit the UK and Krispy Kreme and GoPro stocks rise after becomi...

Return of the stonk

25 Jul 2025

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US President Donald Trump is set to visit the UK and Krispy Kreme and GoPro stocks rise after becomi...

Private equity recycles assets

24 Jul 2025

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Tesla’s second-quarter profits fell 23 per cent as sales of its electric vehicles continued to sli...

Private equity recycles assets

24 Jul 2025

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Tesla’s second-quarter profits fell 23 per cent as sales of its electric vehicles continued to sli...

Big Pharma’s China gamble

23 Jul 2025

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US House Speaker Mike Johnson sent home Congress members early to avoid a vote on releasing files on...

Big Pharma’s China gamble

23 Jul 2025

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US House Speaker Mike Johnson sent home Congress members early to avoid a vote on releasing files on...

What deregulation means for the UK economy

22 Jul 2025

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JPMorgan Chase explores lending against cryptocurrency, and the UK will have to pay in order to join...

What deregulation means for the UK economy

22 Jul 2025

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JPMorgan Chase explores lending against cryptocurrency, and the UK will have to pay in order to join...

Trump’s $50bn tariff haul

21 Jul 2025

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Japan’s ruling coalition lost its majority in the country’s upper house of parliament, and the E...

Trump’s $50bn tariff haul

21 Jul 2025

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Japan’s ruling coalition lost its majority in the country’s upper house of parliament, and the E...

Is Ukraine sliding into authoritarianism?

18 Jul 2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accused of authoritarianism after favoring loyalists in a...

Is Ukraine sliding into authoritarianism?

18 Jul 2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accused of authoritarianism after favoring loyalists in a...

US investment banking is so back

17 Jul 2025

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Donald Trump asked lawmakers whether he should fire Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell, and Wall Stree...

US investment banking is so back

17 Jul 2025

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Donald Trump asked lawmakers whether he should fire Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell, and Wall Stree...

Why the UK kept an Afghan immigration scheme secret

16 Jul 2025

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US President Donald Trump sealed a trade deal with Indonesia and the UK had a secret plan to immigra...

Why the UK kept an Afghan immigration scheme secret

16 Jul 2025

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US President Donald Trump sealed a trade deal with Indonesia and the UK had a secret plan to immigra...

Washington weighs in on crypto

15 Jul 2025

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The EU proposes to shift its budget to send billions to eastern European countries, and bitcoin hits...

Washington weighs in on crypto

15 Jul 2025

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The EU proposes to shift its budget to send billions to eastern European countries, and bitcoin hits...

US investment banking expected to stay in the doldrums

14 Jul 2025

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The EU has put trade retaliations against the US on hold, and US investment banking is set to extend...

US investment banking expected to stay in the doldrums

14 Jul 2025

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The EU has put trade retaliations against the US on hold, and US investment banking is set to extend...

Big Pharma markets left on a ‘patent cliff’-hanger

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

India is set to reach a record year in initial public offerings and Big Pharma is facing a wave of p...

Big Pharma markets left on a ‘patent cliff’-hanger

11 Jul 2025

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India is set to reach a record year in initial public offerings and Big Pharma is facing a wave of p...

Global copper market weighs Trump tariff threat

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:17:31 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The UK and France have pledged for the first time to co-ordinate the use of their nuclear weapons, a...

Global copper market weighs Trump tariff threat

10 Jul 2025

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The UK and France have pledged for the first time to co-ordinate the use of their nuclear weapons, a...

BCG tries to limit Gaza work fallout

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

EU negotiators are closing in on a trade deal with Donald Trump that would cement higher tariffs tha...

BCG tries to limit Gaza work fallout

09 Jul 2025

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EU negotiators are closing in on a trade deal with Donald Trump that would cement higher tariffs tha...

Liechtenstein's zombie-trust apocalypse

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

US President Donald Trump extended tariff deadlines, and Liechtenstein’s trust industry is in a cr...

Liechtenstein's zombie-trust apocalypse

08 Jul 2025

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US President Donald Trump extended tariff deadlines, and Liechtenstein’s trust industry is in a cr...

US stocks: rally or overcorrection?

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington DC today to discuss a Gaza ceasefire pro...

US stocks: rally or overcorrection?

07 Jul 2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington DC today to discuss a Gaza ceasefire pro...

The cost of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Donald Trump has secured passage of his flagship tax and spending legislation and the US jobs market...

The cost of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

04 Jul 2025

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Donald Trump has secured passage of his flagship tax and spending legislation and the US jobs market...

The mad dash for trade deals

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

European CEOs are lobbying against AI regulations, and trade officials are rushing to make deals bef...

The mad dash for trade deals

03 Jul 2025

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European CEOs are lobbying against AI regulations, and trade officials are rushing to make deals bef...

Hong Kong’s bull run leaves China in the dust

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The UK government passed its welfare reform bill after making concessions, and Hong Kong’s stocks ...

Hong Kong’s bull run leaves China in the dust

02 Jul 2025

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The UK government passed its welfare reform bill after making concessions, and Hong Kong’s stocks ...

Rise of the neobank

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Two of the biggest oil companies in the Middle East scale down their acquisition sprees, and Wall St...

Rise of the neobank

01 Jul 2025

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Two of the biggest oil companies in the Middle East scale down their acquisition sprees, and Wall St...

US banks are hungry for deals

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The Trump administration is paving the way for more US bank mergers, and China’s online retail gia...

US banks are hungry for deals

30 Jun 2025

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The Trump administration is paving the way for more US bank mergers, and China’s online retail gia...

Labour MPs rebel against UK welfare reform

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Some members of the UK's parliament fight back against proposed welfare cuts, and early intelligence...

Labour MPs rebel against UK welfare reform

27 Jun 2025

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Some members of the UK's parliament fight back against proposed welfare cuts, and early intelligence...

Why markets are unfazed by the Middle East conflict

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Nato members decided on increased defence spending, the Federal Reserve is planning on cutting capit...

Why markets are unfazed by the Middle East conflict

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nato members decided on increased defence spending, the Federal Reserve is planning on cutting capit...

Iran's path forward

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

US stocks almost hit record highs amid possible de-escalation in the Middle East, and Johns Hopkins ...

Iran's path forward

25 Jun 2025

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US stocks almost hit record highs amid possible de-escalation in the Middle East, and Johns Hopkins ...

Will the wheels come off Nato?

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

US president Donald Trump has said Israel and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, shifting priorities in t...

Will the wheels come off Nato?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US president Donald Trump has said Israel and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, shifting priorities in t...

The US targets Iran’s nuclear programme

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The US is now using force to try to eliminate Iran’s nuclear programme, and new tariffs on US hous...

The US targets Iran’s nuclear programme

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US is now using force to try to eliminate Iran’s nuclear programme, and new tariffs on US hous...

EU pushes a UK-style trade deal with the US

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Russia’s war-time economy is slowing down, and the EU is negotiating a trade deal with the US to k...

EU pushes a UK-style trade deal with the US

20 Jun 2025

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Russia’s war-time economy is slowing down, and the EU is negotiating a trade deal with the US to k...

The Fed cuts US economic outlook

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The Federal Reserve cut its outlook for the US economy on Wednesday, and in the UK, inflation remain...

The Fed cuts US economic outlook

19 Jun 2025

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The Federal Reserve cut its outlook for the US economy on Wednesday, and in the UK, inflation remain...

Trump demands that Iran surrender

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

US President Donald Trump demands unconditional surrender from Iran on social media, and the Iran-Is...

Trump demands that Iran surrender

18 Jun 2025

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US President Donald Trump demands unconditional surrender from Iran on social media, and the Iran-Is...

What Trump’s golden share means for the Nippon deal

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Tensions rise as the EU refuses trade talks with China before next month’s leaders summit, and Air...

What Trump’s golden share means for the Nippon deal

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tensions rise as the EU refuses trade talks with China before next month’s leaders summit, and Air...

Inside Iran’s ‘impenetrable’ nuclear bunker

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Israel may not have big enough bombs to take down Iran’s most secure nuclear facility, and Nippon ...

Inside Iran’s ‘impenetrable’ nuclear bunker

16 Jun 2025

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Israel may not have big enough bombs to take down Iran’s most secure nuclear facility, and Nippon ...

Hot Money: Agent of Chaos - Ep. 1, The Bribe

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Today, we're bringing you the first episode from the new season of Hot Money. On Hot Money: Agent of...

Hot Money: Agent of Chaos - Ep. 1, The Bribe

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're bringing you the first episode from the new season of Hot Money. On Hot Money: Agent of...

Southern European bond markets make a comeback

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Israel has launched a strike against Iran, Argentina’s month-on-month inflation rate has fallen be...

Southern European bond markets make a comeback

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel has launched a strike against Iran, Argentina’s month-on-month inflation rate has fallen be...

Europe’s game plan for handling Trump at G7

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The Pentagon has launched a review of the 2021 Aukus submarine deal with the UK and Australia, Donal...

Europe’s game plan for handling Trump at G7

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Pentagon has launched a review of the 2021 Aukus submarine deal with the UK and Australia, Donal...

Winners and losers of UK spending review

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The FT’s George Parker explains the winners and losers in UK chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending ...

Winners and losers of UK spending review

11 Jun 2025

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The FT’s George Parker explains the winners and losers in UK chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending ...

Trump cracks down on Los Angeles protests

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The head of the operator of the Panama Canal has warned that a $23bn global ports deal could put the...

Trump cracks down on Los Angeles protests

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The head of the operator of the Panama Canal has warned that a $23bn global ports deal could put the...

Who gets to be Italian?

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Syria is preparing to rejoin the international banking system, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Me...

Who gets to be Italian?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Syria is preparing to rejoin the international banking system, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Me...

Swamp Notes: Trump’s big play to save steel production

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

US President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel to 50 per cent this week. He’s also allowing Ja...

Swamp Notes: Trump’s big play to save steel production

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel to 50 per cent this week. He’s also allowing Ja...

Trump and Xi break the ice

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:00:11 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

US President Donald Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping agreed to launch a new round of high-level...

Trump and Xi break the ice

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping agreed to launch a new round of high-level...

Bulgaria moves into the Eurozone

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Apple’s rollout of artificial intelligence services in China with Alibaba is being held up, Wells ...

Bulgaria moves into the Eurozone

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple’s rollout of artificial intelligence services in China with Alibaba is being held up, Wells ...

Mexico’s new supreme court

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof resigned after far-right leader Geert Wilders walked out of his coa...

Mexico’s new supreme court

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof resigned after far-right leader Geert Wilders walked out of his coa...

Trump’s push to privatise Fannie and Freddie

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Elon Musk’s xAI is launching a $300mn share sale that values the group at $113bn, and China’s pr...

Trump’s push to privatise Fannie and Freddie

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk’s xAI is launching a $300mn share sale that values the group at $113bn, and China’s pr...

South Korea plots a post-coup future

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Private equity dealmaking around the world slowed down in the second quarter of 2025, and South Kore...

South Korea plots a post-coup future

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Private equity dealmaking around the world slowed down in the second quarter of 2025, and South Kore...

Swamp Notes: Do Republicans still care about debt?

Sat, 31 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Republicans are often known as the party of fiscal responsibility. This week, Swamp Notes unravels t...

Swamp Notes: Do Republicans still care about debt?

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans are often known as the party of fiscal responsibility. This week, Swamp Notes unravels t...

Trump’s tariffs in legal limbo

Fri, 30 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The White House is fighting court rulings that US President Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ ta...

Trump’s tariffs in legal limbo

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The White House is fighting court rulings that US President Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ ta...

The challenge to Delaware’s corporate dominance

Thu, 29 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

A US court invalidated President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariff scheme yesterday. Nvid...

The challenge to Delaware’s corporate dominance

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A US court invalidated President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariff scheme yesterday. Nvid...

Rio Tinto’s surprise CEO hunt

Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

US stocks jumped yesterday after President Donald Trump said trade talks with the EU were heade...

Rio Tinto’s surprise CEO hunt

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks jumped yesterday after President Donald Trump said trade talks with the EU were heade...