Xi Jinping’s absence for 50-year anniversary of diplomatic ties rankles PM Anwar Ibrahim’s government
UK in a Changing Europe says proposal to improve trading relationship with the bloc would have limited benefit
Both the far right and leftwing are touting populist and uncosted policies
Also in this newsletter: defence hiring spree, Reeves’ plan for growth, managing Gen Z
IG Metall makes its pitch for millions of electrical and metal workers in the country’s manufacturing heartlands
‘Steel wars’ with China show how difficult it is to contain global tariffs
Soumaya Keynes asks Olivier Blanchard on The Economics Show
Fund says governments should do more to protect their economies in face of massive potential labour disruptions
We would likely get a harder edged, more insular, xenophobic and paranoid version in the White House second time around
Philip Lane says sell-off of country’s debt does not meet criteria to invoke central bank’s emergency powers
Brussels uses calibrated legal action to structure negotiation with Beijing
Also in today’s newsletter, Apple supplier claims solid-state battery breakthrough and understanding Gen Z
Premier Li Qiang visits miners and winemakers as Canberra and Beijing put trade dispute behind them
Investigation comes after Brussels imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs as trade tensions rise
Economist and member of China’s five-year plan committee reflects on geopolitical and trade tensions — including electric vehicle exports
President’s top energy adviser Amos Hochstein says fuel costs ‘still too high for many Americans’
Amid the confusion of recent elections, here is one factor with real economic impact
China’s reliance on exports is set to fan the flames of protectionism elsewhere
Plus, official start to French election campaign, UK election enters final fortnight and Bank of England votes on rates
Nations face a string of challenges requiring government action — this is top of the list
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Confusion over aims inevitably leads to confusion over means
Exploitation of one of the world’s largest deposits of the metal would boost Europe’s electric vehicle industry
Swedish retailer considers new factories in the Americas as movement of goods becomes costly and complex
Property owners rush to pay down debts or refinance at lower rates in absence of other investment options
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