Latest payroll figures suggest us economy is on a firm footing despite tariffs

“I know chair Powell,” says US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent. “His term ends in May [2026]. If he wants to see that through, I think he should. If he wants to leave early, I think he should.” Besse

When a president uses his office to launch a cryptocurrency, it is clear that his modus operandi is to part people from their money. Apply this analysis to the global stage, tune out the furore over h

Latest major sentiment survey paints a somewhat less rosy picture

The headline US CPI number may not have revealed a tariff impact but the details did

Investors have a lot to think about as the president’s policies gather momentum

The EU’s trade deal with US president Donald Trump drew furious reactions in Paris and Berlin (see our politics page), but behind the theatrics the deal seems likely to be approved. The unequal accord