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The 19th-century political economist understood that the whole of society should benefit from outsized profits

From borrowers to sorrowers

Currency softens over weakness in world’s second-largest economy and fear of Trump tariffs

Also in today’s newsletter, corporate borrowers rush to lock in loans and the growing interest in lunar spectrum

The new president is not the man to shore up the US ‘economic security state’

Beijing has struggled to stimulate domestic demand in economy

Minutes from December meeting show policymakers are concerned about US inflation risks

Donald Trump’s vow to rename Gulf of Mexico the ‘Gulf of America’ is latest dig to neighbouring countries

Also in today’s newsletter, Facebook ends third-party fact-checking, and analysts turn on Citi’s chief executive

Minister says proposed AirTag factory would not help US tech giant meet local content rules on smartphone sales

Renminbi under pressure from stronger dollar and concerns about incoming US president’s trade plans

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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