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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accused of authoritarianism after favoring loyalists in a...
Is Ukraine sliding into authoritarianism?
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accused of authoritarianism after favoring loyalists in a...
US investment banking is so back
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...