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As automation becomes a reality everywhere from retail warehouses to restaurant kitchens, the use of robots is increasingly controversial

Investors bet Fed likely to lower interest rates just once this year after better than expected jobs and services figures

2025 is filled with questions and it’s just beginning

US president-elect also vows to rename Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’ and to impose tariffs on allies

Rising interest costs raise fears about chancellor’s ability to hit revised fiscal rules

What size and shape should they be? Central banks are divided

Being placed on the Chinese military blacklist does not carry specific penalties or immediate bans

Tech giant and biggest EV battery maker say designation as Chinese military companies is a ‘mistake’

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Also in today’s newsletter, Trump reiterates ambition to buy Greenland and Wall Street’s top regulator steps down

Increase damps hope that European Central Bank will boost region’s flagging economy with rate cuts

And a question for readers on manufacturing

Airlines launch long-haul routes using smaller but more fuel-efficient aircraft

Eiji Hashimoto says legal action against blocking of takeover aimed at winning another review under new administration

US currency regains some of its losses after president-elect denies that campaign pledge will be watered down

US-listed shares of WeChat owner fall after US Department of Defense discloses designation

A simple trading agreement would suit both Europe and the UK

Joe Biden blocking Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel is a sad end for an unloved idea

Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problem

It would still be very disruptive to try to embargo Russian oil from the world markets altogether