War hawks
Inflation fears are rising from the fallout of a new conflict in the Middle East
US and Gulf states hold talks with Ukraine over drone detection
Kyiv in contact with Washington and Middle East capitals to see how its systems can be replicated to combat Iranian UAVs
US companies denied refunds on Trump’s illegal tariffs
Customs officials are rejecting attempts to reclaim duties that were struck down by the Supreme Court
Looking towards the light at Paris Fashion Week
With conflict in the Middle East, designers grappled with primal instincts and the power of beauty
FTAV’s Friday chart quiz
Some encharted evening
It’s time to end Britain’s first-past-the-post election lottery
The Gorton and Denton by-election confirmed just how capricious our electoral system has become
The Gulf bonds that aren’t barking
Safe haven status: under fire everywhere but credit markets
Bank of England grills lenders over collapsed mortgage provider MFS
Barclays among the lenders central bank’s PRA is scrutinising amid due diligence concerns
Oil surges above $90 a barrel for first time in Iran war
Traders brace for longer conflict and further production shutdowns
Global bonds suffer one of worst routs in years
Debt markets head for worst week in more than a year after energy price surge sparks inflation fears
US payrolls turn sharply negative in February
But the Fed will probably still hold in March amid inflation angst
Western Alliance sues Jefferies over loans linked to First Brands
Regional lender files lawsuit against investment bank in New York state court on Friday
British strikes on targets in Iran would be lawful, says deputy prime minister
David Lammy said deploying RAF jets to protect British nationals and staff would be ‘entirely legal’
Police return passport to Mandelson after arrest
Metropolitan Police says investigation into former cabinet minister is ongoing
Hargreaves Lansdown postpones fee rises, but only for ‘valued’ clients
Move follows a number of wealthier customers switching to rival investment platforms
Emirates to restore all Dubai routes in ‘days’ as Gulf air travel returns
Etihad will also resume scheduled services as Lufthansa sees higher demand for direct flights to Asia and Africa
Qatar warns war will force Gulf to stop energy exports ‘within days’
Brent crude tops $90 after gas producer says it will take ‘weeks to months’ to restore deliveries
US economy sheds 92,000 jobs in February in sharp slide
Figure far below expectations comes as doubts persist over labour market strength
Podcast: Iran shock for Starmer
Trump lambasts Starmer over UK airbase access; plus Labour’s hard line on immigration
Washington’s Anthropic-shaped abyss
Who gets to set the limits on the military use of AI?
Iran shock for Starmer
Trump lambasts Starmer over UK airbase access; plus Labour’s hard line on immigration
Silent killer: the return of torpedo warfare
The sinking of an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka, the first of its kind in decades, has sparked scrutiny about Washington’s tactics
Biotech group’s shares hit by weight-loss drug setback
Zealand Pharma falls 34% following mid-stage trial results for treatment being developed with Roche
BlackRock limits redemptions at private credit fund as outflows swell
Decision taken after withdrawal requests at flagship HPS Corporate Lending Fund surged to 9.3% of net asset value