FirstFT: US threatens China with anti-dumping measures
Also in today’s newsletter, Biden blames Congress for Russian victory, and banker alleges Morgan Stanley duped ECB
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China’s Xpeng to boost spending to survive ‘bloody sea’ of EV competition
Chief executive says company is hiring thousands of new staff for autonomous driving and AI
Foreign direct investment in China falls to lowest level in decades
World’s second-largest economy struggles to recover as investors seek higher yields
Europe must ask: what if Biden wins in November?
Traditional allies of the US are pondering a response to Trump 2.0 but they need a plan for a Democratic election victory as well
German companies flock to US with record pledges of capital investment
Strong American economy and tax incentives lure investors as Berlin frets over deindustrialisation
US warns China against dumping goods on global markets
Western governments fear Beijing may try to ease domestic overcapacity with cheap exports
Fortescue chair slams Germany for U-turn on EU supply chain rules
Berlin has withdrawn support for law that would punish companies for environmental abuses in distribution networks
South Carolina holds primaries as Super Tuesday nears
Plus, anniversary of Russia-Ukraine conflict, Nvidia and UK banks report, and key central banks publish rate decision minutes
Will Fed minutes pour cold water on rate cut hopes?
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Geologists signal start of hydrogen energy ‘gold rush’
Natural sources of the gas are more abundant than expected and could supply energy needs for centuries, study shows
South Africa central bank chief signals caution on rate cuts
Lesetja Kganyago says inflation still poses risk even as other emerging markets start to loosen policy
China’s EV suppliers look to leverage superior tech to recouple with west and drive expansion
Industry says it can help lower costs and enable faster development of electric vehicles in the US and Europe
A week is a long time in politics for Sunak and the Tories
Also in this newsletter: European Commission chief calls for defence subsidies, Navalny dies in prison, science round-up
Will UK households enjoy a better year in 2024?
Rebound in retail sales fails to mask broader picture of Britain’s sluggish outlook, economists say
Productivity boost needed to keep inflation low, says ECB policymaker
Germany’s Isabel Schnabel says monetary policy should ‘remain restrictive’ for now
EU launches anti-subsidy probe into Chinese train maker
A subsidiary of CRRC is accused of undercutting its European rivals for an electric train contract in Bulgaria
Britain’s energy price cap set to fall to 2-year low from April
Analysts forecast regulator will cut level by 15% to £1,635 for second quarter in boost to efforts to curb inflation
FirstFT: Europe must consolidate its defence industry, says Ursula von der Leyen
Also in today’s newsletter, Georgia district attorney launches spirited fightback and Microsoft’s dash for gaming growth
British retail sales rebound in January after Christmas slump
Increase in January volumes suggests economy has picked up momentum after weak end to 2023
Investors buy European luxury stocks as ‘safer’ play on China’s economy
Fund managers and analysts argue gloom over economy is overdone but remain wary of beaten-down Chinese shares
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