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Mark Carney is set to be sworn in as Canada’s Prime Minister, aiming to reshape the country’s response to U.S. trade policies under President Trump.
South Korea’s acting president focuses on maintaining strong ties with the U.S. amidst previous tensions caused by his predecessor's controversial policies.
U.S. natural gas futures decline as warmer weather forecasts predict reduced demand, marking a pivot from previous highs.
Tariff conflicts continue to escalate, as Canada retaliates with 25% tariffs on $21 billion worth of U.S. goods, while Trump threatens sanctions against Russia.
Global inflation rates are showing signs of easing, with the U.S. rate dropping to 2.8%, raising hopes for potential interest rate cuts from central banks.

Financial Times

Musk’s cuts fail to stop US federal spending hitting new record ft.com 4 hours ago by FT Client Support
Government spending rose to $603bn in February despite hyperactive efficiency drive, data shows
The team behind Trump’s economic shock therapy ft.com 19 hours ago by FT Client Support
The US president’s officials are standing by their strategy to remake the world’s largest economy
The railway that China hopes will take on the US in Africa ft.com 19 hours ago by FT Client Support
Tazara project showcases Beijing’s leaner approach to overseas development just as western aid appears to retreat
Donald Trump Jr: championing the Maga economy ft.com 19 hours ago by FT Client Support
ESG and DEI are out as the US president’s son makes lucrative investments that align with his father’s vision of America
Recession will not make Trump change course ft.com 13 hours ago by FT Client Support
A president who can’t run again is freer from public opinion than business seems to realise
Senate Democrats decline to back bill to avert US government shutdown ft.com 2 hours ago by FT Client Support
Republican-controlled House of Representatives had passed the measure on Tuesday
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February ft.com 4 hours ago by FT Client Support
Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growth
Trump taps Michelle Bowman as Fed vice-chair for supervision ft.com 3 hours ago by FT Client Support
Champion of light regulation expected to be welcomed by Wall Street
Intel appoints new chief after abrupt exit of Pat Gelsinger ft.com an hour ago by FT Client Support
Return of former board member Lip-Bu Tan sends shares in US chip group 11% higher in post-market trading
Blackstone and Goldman Sachs CEOs see upsides to Trump’s policies ft.com 5 hours ago by FT Client Support
Comments from Wall Street bosses come as president’s import tariffs fuel US recession fears
EU and Canada retaliate after Trump’s metals tariffs take effect ft.com 8 hours ago by FT Client Support
Brussels and Ottawa hit tens of billions of dollars' worth of US imports with levies