Why Trump wants to ‘run’ other countries
The US president is now setting his eyes on interventions in Greenland, Cuba and Colombia.
California’s divisive plan to tax billionaires
The proposed levy on people worth 10 figures and above has rattled Silicon Valley and split Democratic leaders
Trump posted jobs data early on Truth Social
US president shared a graphic that included unpublished statistics 12 hours before the critical data release
Live: Trump vows US oil groups will have ‘total security’ in Venezuela
US President seeks to win commitments to invest up to $100bn
What is to stop Trump upending the rules in global finance too?
Action against Venezuela and sabre-rattling towards Greenland point to risks in US president’s approach to the Fed
High costs and family fallouts prompt wealthy to close investment offices
Number of private wealth-management companies for rich individuals has grown in the US over the past decade
Iran hardens crackdown on protests
Internet blackout continues as government tries to quell wave of unrest
EU member states back Mercosur trade deal
Majority of countries approve agreement with South American bloc despite opposition from European farmers
First Brands sues founder’s brother and its largest lender for fraud
Estate of bankrupt car parts maker alleges ‘unlawful scheme to defraud creditors out of billions of dollars’
The exiled royal urging Iranians on to the streets
As protests against the Islamic regime intensify, the son of the overthrown Shah seeks to rally support from abroad
Rio-Glencore talks highlight ‘bigger is better’ mining mantra
Revived attempt to create a $260bn megamerger underscores the desperate need for copper
Investing with gifs: a visual guide
Meme reversion
If a jobs report leaks on a social media platform no one uses, does it move the market?
Data forecasting made easy
Trump unbound: unconstrained at home, adventurist abroad
America is accelerating the shift towards a Hobbesian order
Trump says he has ‘cancelled’ further strikes on Venezuela as US seizes another tanker
US president shifts tone on interim government as he takes a more conciliatory approach to opposition
Home land
Donald Trump is bypassing the Fed with his latest effort to get borrowing costs down for US homebuyers
Argentina repays US financial lifeline as Milei emerges from market crisis
Buenos Aires hands back $2.5bn it drew under swap line ahead of pivotal election in October
Elon Musk’s xAI restricts Grok after outcry over sexualised images
Start-up limits use of image generation system to paid users following spread of deepfakes and child sex abuse material
Trump to meet oil executives over $100bn Venezuela investment
Companies wary of administration’s strategy and want security and legal guarantees
Venezuelan currency plunges as economy choked by US blockade
Bolívar has fallen nearly 20% on black market, after US capture of President Maduro
Meloni blames Germany and Brussels for Italy’s economic woes
Italian Prime Minister seeks to defend government’s record in annual press conference ahead of next year’s election
Greenland floats meeting US alone without Denmark
Suggestion comes as Washington has sought to drive a wedge between Nuuk and Copenhagen
Musk should remain member of UK Royal Society, says president
Paul Nurse tells FT that national science academy should avoid ‘making judgments’ about ‘character’ of fellows
Starmer should not be afraid to pick a fight to get things done
Public sector reform should be easiest for Labour to do, precisely because it is Labour