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Figures complicate Fed decision on rates next month

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Beijing and Tokyo should both reflect on lessons from their recent row

Fawning after the US president is not only humiliating — it doesn’t work

Delayed labour market data painted a mixed picture of the US economy on Wednesday

The needs of ordinary people must be placed at the centre of the world’s agenda

It’s not as simple as blaming the unravelling of the global trading system

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‘It’s bleak,’ says senior European diplomat involved in preparations for summit

Hit by high EV tariffs, Chinese auto groups have pivoted to selling cheaper, technologically advanced vehicles

Turkey and Australia reach compromise over COP31 arrangements after a year-long drama

Chinese policymakers are finally getting serious about boosting consumption

Minutes from US central bank’s October meeting point to schism on direction of monetary policy

Many participants at the rate-setting meeting saw growing upside risks to prices, with only a few disagreeing

Figure strengthens case for Bank of England rate cut next month

Mining group MP Materials will share minority stake in joint venture with US government to build and operate facility

Stand-off had threatened global carmaker supply chains

Trade emerges as a flashpoint at UN climate summit

Drop comes ahead of expected tax raid on high-value properties in Budget

Headline inflation fell to 3.6% as expected