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New priorities are needed to succeed amid unreliable and competing great powers

The killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis is a moment for leaders to challenge America’s direction

Persistent inflation may make it harder for Trump’s choice of Fed chair to cut rates

Plus, Thailand goes to the polls, ECB and BoE set interest rates, and Winter Olympics begin in Milan

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

The technology hasn’t yet hit employment notably, and could create more openings

Narendra Modi’s government rolls out incentives and tax cuts as it seeks to maintain strong growth

Latest commentary details ambitions for ‘powerful currency’ to play a greater role in trade and forex

Discounting risks more damage to margins as sector struggles to emerge from pandemic slump

Deal would open US market to Chinese carmakers

Donald Trump’s pick has called for a sweeping overhaul

Washington lobbies African nation to award sale of copper and cobalt producer to consortium led by US group Virtus

Falling consumption, cheaper imports, overproduction and quality gaps squeeze the country’s producers

Long-term yields ticked up after president nominated former governor to lead US central bank

We await further indications of what Kevin Warsh will do when he takes over at the Fed in June

If the US currency continues to slide with cuts in interest rates, countries will be forced to take action

Kevin Warsh brings experience but must demonstrate his credibility to markets

President’s decision on successor to Jay Powell comes at pivotal moment for world’s most important central bank

Bloc’s performance in the face of geopolitical and trade tensions has surprised policymakers

High stakes; hot takes; no breaks