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China’s GDP growth hits 5% target for 2024
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Analysts and officials warn of threat from tariffs and weak consumer demand |
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Europe’s carmakers risk hefty bill for carbon credits from Chinese rivals
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Groups failing to meet EU climate targets face a choice of paying fines, discounting EVs, or buying credits |
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Can sustainable investing survive Trump 2.0?
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The political backlash against ESG has intensified — but the sector is evolving |
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Is TikTok pushing Taiwan’s young people closer to China?
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A growing number of researchers fear that the controversial app is promoting pro-China content and softening attitudes towards the People’s Republic |
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UK companies outpace US businesses in share buybacks
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FTSE groups adopt practice that has drawn criticism from lawmakers but research suggests it could lift long-term share price |
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ETF flows obliterate previous full-year record to hit $1.5tn
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Buying frenzy peaked at end of year spurred by Donald Trump’s presidential victory |
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Donald Trump’s Treasury pick says unwinding tax cuts would spark ‘economic calamity’
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Scott Bessent also tells US senators in heated confirmation hearing that he backs tougher sanctions on Russian oil |
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Will US inflation ever go below 3%?
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Inflation remains stubbornly high. Why? |
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Retail investors flock to gilts in first two weeks of 2025
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Platforms report surge in sales to take advantage of CGT exemption |
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American Express to pay $230mn to resolve deceptive marketing allegations
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US justice department says company misrepresented tax benefits, card rewards and fees to small businesses |
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Activist investor urges Smiths Group to explore break-up
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Engine Capital’s move on UK-listed multinational is latest effort to target sprawling conglomerate structure |
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SpaceX Starship rocket explodes after lift-off
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Setback for Elon Musk-led company comes hours after successful maiden launch of rival Blue Origin’s New Glenn |
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Reinsurers little exposed to LA fires after retreat from disaster risks
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Firms intended to backstop frontline insurers raised rates and increased recovery thresholds after losses on prior blazes |
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Botafogo’s transformation sets bar for Brazilian football investment
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Rio club’s successes highlight commercial changes under way in nation’s domestic game |
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NHS bosses to face fewer targets under Labour reform drive
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Health service objectives to be stripped down and focused on issues government thinks matter most to patients |
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Want to change? Consider your situation
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Our personalities are a less important predictor of our behaviour than we might think |
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The value of finding your signature style
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His vintage tweed coat has seen better days, so the FT’s US financial commentator goes in search of a new trademark look |
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How to manage a tricky presidential transition
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Think strategically, communicate clearly and remember that ‘personnel is policy’ |
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Britain’s imperfect deal over the Chagos Islands
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The UK’s good intentions have collided with geopolitical realities |
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Bank of America still paying the price for being too careful
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Second-largest US bank’s stock is up just 2% over past three years |
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