Bond market freakout
The odds of a global inflation problem are rising. Bond markets are taking note
UK government will ‘grind to a halt’ amid leadership race, say ministers
Key initiatives at risk of being disrupted as Andy Burnham seeks to replace Keir Starmer in contest that could last months
Crypto CFDs are here save the City, apparently
Panmure Liberum goes back to the future
Xi, Trump and the Thucydides trap
A summit of low expectations did at least restore some stability
Global bonds tumble on fears of inflation shock from Iran war
Stocks dragged lower as traders price in US interest rate rises after worse than expected data releases
A cold peace between the US and China is good enough
Rather than trying to engineer a grand bargain, this is a moment to prevent deterioration
Stockpickers: Victrex, Marston’s, Vodafone
Our experts discuss which companies to buy, sell or hold this week
Directors’ Deals: Softcat finance chief buys in ahead of AI boost
Profit rises amid increased demand for cyber security products
Party time for stock markets cannot last for ever
Investor mood is shifting to outright red-hot exuberance
Peru run-off pits autocrat’s daughter against leftwinger
Polarised race between rightwing Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez to take place on June 7
London braces for weekend of protest as far-right calls for ‘show of force’
Police will deploy 4,000 officers across two marches and FA Cup final
Labour approves Andy Burnham as potential by-election candidate
Greater Manchester mayor expected to be confirmed as party’s choice in Makerfield next week
Gilts fall as traders brace for Burnham to challenge Starmer
Greater Manchester mayor is lightning rod for concerns over possible loosening of UK’s self-imposed borrowing limits
Ovo founder in line for £30mn payout ahead of Eon sale
Stephen Fitzpatrick to receive payment for brand royalty fees under arrangement with retail energy company he started
QVC’s creditors have a nasty case of buyer’s remorse
Once a household name, the home-shopping TV network has filed for bankruptcy protection
Trump undecided on Taiwan arms sale after summit with Xi
US president raises doubts about $14bn weapons package for Taipei after two days of meetings in China
EY retracts study after researchers discover AI hallucinations
Incident is latest example of professional services firm being led astray by new technology
Iraq’s new leader pledges to rein in militias
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi under heavy pressure from US to curb power of armed groups
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All of a Sudden — three-hour care home drama is already a Cannes standout
Oscar-nominated director Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s France-set film, following a burnt-out careworker, is delicate and uplifting
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Small financial group close to Trump family plots $200mn Venezuela Spac deal
Yorkville seeks investment to capitalise on improving ‘commercial conditions’ in Latin America
Voters expect a prosperity our politicians cannot deliver
The markets will not allow the UK to borrow to maintain a standard of living that we have not earned
Germany’s Merz says he would not want his children to move to US
Chancellor wary about the ‘social climate developing there’ as relations with Donald Trump hit new low