Donald Trump’s trade war is forcing investors to confront the possibility that the dominance of the US currency might fade — or even end
The EU is trading market access for expertise in key technologies, just as Beijing once did
Titans of finance and business are beginning to realise they misread the president’s second-term priorities
A rise in unsecured credit among a consumer group that symbolises the country’s investment potential is hurting its economic ambitions
Officials around the world are dashing to diversify their economies. But the fight between the US and China casts a long shadow
Residents of tourist hotspots have long demanded that Airbnb-style letting platforms be banned. But booking numbers in Europe — and housing costs — are still rising
Arizona is permitting non-lawyers to own legal practices, potentially unleashing a wave of private equity money
The new console carries the hopes of a company and a sector, but has already been thrust into a gathering trade war
Healthcare workers and officials say falsehoods and conspiracy theories cost lives and are exacerbating inequalities
The US president wants to unwind decades of economic integration. The risk of a 1930s-style global trade war is causing markets to panic
Successive governments have long avoided an issue that could inflame deep-rooted divisions between the more populous north and wealthy south
The rehabilitation of Vladimir Putin poses awkward questions for those who admire Donald Trump but are suspicious of Moscow
Firms like Paul Weiss have hired star lawyers to expand in dealmaking. Fear of losing business has made them less willing to have a fight with the government
Brazilian authorities want justice over an alleged coup plot, but the case against the former president risks boosting his popularity — and dividing the country
Time is running out for an unpredictable US president and a distrustful Iranian supreme leader to avoid dangerous escalation
The use of a group chat to discuss military attacks has called into question the competency of senior officials, despite their brazen defiance
Growth has been rapid, but from a low base, and big US rivals already dominate the market
In many places where Trump is hugely popular, residents are increasingly reliant on state income transfers. The issue could fracture the Republican party
The gas and oil company is struggling to recover from record losses after Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine destroyed its business model
Labour-intensive manufacturing is vanishing and millions of jobs could be lost, with repercussions for stability and growth
An ambitious plan aims to double the size of the city and make it a hub for growth and innovation. But will its infrastructure cope?
The US president is testing constitutional limits and challenging the courts to stop him. Who will blink first?
Heavily subsidised fuels are being smuggled out of the country and sold abroad, helping sustain its rival political factions
In the past year, the Amazon founder has executed a sharp public reversal in his relationship with the president that has surprised even longtime associates
Many on Wall Street regard John Waldron as heir apparent to David Solomon. But a coronation may lead to an exodus of talent
