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Also in today’s newsletter, Congress votes by 427-1 to release files linked to Jeffrey Epstein and the rise of ‘The Donroe Doctrine’

EU industry chief says bloc is becoming ‘collateral damage’ in race to secure rare earth minerals

Martin Wolf selects his must-read titles

How should Farida navigate uncertainty around President Trump’s levies? Tackle the questions raised at the end

US president gives lavish welcome to Mohammed bin Salman at start of high-profile visit to Washington

Changes that only have a one-off effect on inflation will not change monetary policy, warns chief economist

Shortages have left bloc’s recycling industry fighting for survival

Obamacare insurance premium increases are about to challenge public trust in inflation measures

Also in today’s newsletter, Lawrence Summers to step back after Epstein ties and UN Security Council approves US-backed Gaza proposal

CMA opens investigations into eight companies, including ticketing websites StubHub and Viagogo

The disconnect between the Fed’s policy interest rate and broader overnight money markets is a worry for some

Beijing’s GDP figures have drawn scrutiny for years but the questions have become more acute

Leading candidate to be US central bank’s next chair says economic growth ‘likely slowed’ in latter half of 2025

Measures underline financial realities facing party after its first six months in local government

Optimism and greed complicate the central bank’s decisions during market disruptions

‘Historic’ pledge to source around 10% of LPG imports from US Gulf Coast comes as New Delhi seeks relief from Trump tariffs

As the EU struggles to defend its interests, outside powers play divide and rule

US import duties are finding political resistance

Economy contracted in the third quarter as pharmaceutical and chemical sectors saw ‘sharp decline’

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump shifts on the Epstein files, and Chile’s far right takes lead in presidential election