Kristalina Georgieva says unpredictability of US trade policy is driving up borrowing costs around the world
Bank of America says ‘gangbusters’ figures will dash hopes for further Federal Reserve rate cuts
America’s grip on global financial services could provide Trump with another source of leverage
Plus: what’s the point of stablecoins?
Bloc concerned about president-elect reversing US sanctions against Russia and other policies
Equity market optimism about president-elect’s impact contrasts with warnings over hit to GDP growth
Unusual diplomatic overture comes as Beijing braces for escalating tensions with new administration
Kansas City Fed chief Jeff Schmid calls for ‘gradual’ changes in monetary policy
Both Republicans and Democrats are split between populist and oligarchic visions
Currency softens over weakness in world’s second-largest economy and fear of Trump tariffs
Energy production in the US will rise but more of the output will be gassy
The new president is not the man to shore up the US ‘economic security state’
Minutes from December meeting show policymakers are concerned about US inflation risks
Donald Trump’s vow to rename Gulf of Mexico the ‘Gulf of America’ is latest dig to neighbouring countries
Renminbi under pressure from stronger dollar and concerns about incoming US president’s trade plans
Japanese company and target US Steel have also sued the Biden administration and rival Cleveland-Cliffs
As automation becomes a reality everywhere from retail warehouses to restaurant kitchens, the use of robots is increasingly controversial
Investors bet Fed likely to lower interest rates just once this year after better than expected jobs and services figures
2025 is filled with questions and it’s just beginning
Economic uncertainty and frothy valuations jar with investor optimism
Tech giant and biggest EV battery maker say designation as Chinese military companies is a ‘mistake’
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
And a question for readers on manufacturing
Consumer companies such as Party City hit by persistent inflation and weak spending
Eiji Hashimoto says legal action against blocking of takeover aimed at winning another review under new administration
