The tricky judgments on when to loosen
An ECB interest rate cut soon would make sense but the Fed faces a more difficult call in the US
The Financial Times > Global EconomyUK business activity beats forecasts in April
Reading of 54 well above 52.6 predicted by economists, and fastest expansion since May
The Financial Times > Global EconomyUS business group says policy ‘inconsistency’ hurting China investment
AmCham China highlights concerns about lack of regulatory clarity as Beijing seeks to shore up confidence
The Financial Times > Global EconomyInvestors price in growing chance of another Fed interest rate rise
While base case remains reduction in borrowing costs, options market shows a 20% probability of increase
The Financial Times > Global EconomyElectric cars switch out of fast lane
Also in this newsletter: sharp increase in military spending, Exxon speaks out to defend plastics, flying taxis
The Financial Times > Global EconomyEsther Duflo: Rich world owes $500bn in ‘moral debt’ to poor countries
Nobel-winning economist speaks about her climate-focused tax proposal
The Financial Times > Global EconomyIs South Korea’s economic miracle over?
Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on manufacturing
The Financial Times > Global EconomyEurope still fails to make enough of its size — here’s how to fix that
EU leaders must match the boldness of Thatcher and Delors
The Financial Times > Global EconomyThe danger of the very serious person
Grown ups are needed in these troubled times but must do a better job on the climate problem
The Financial Times > Global EconomyMexico’s presidential frontrunner vows to prioritise US trade ties
Claudia Sheinbaum strikes a contrast to mentor López Obrador at bankers’ conference
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