Comments show former president would put increased US trade protectionism at the centre of a second-term agenda
Vice-president starts with pitch to Black voters after top Democrats express concern about campaign
New president tries to reassure business leaders ahead of American election and possible review of free trade pact
Letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin signals frustration at civilian toll of war against Hamas
Traders on prediction markets narrowly favour a Trump victory over Harris next month
Influential governor says US economy in ‘sweet spot’ but hotter than expected inflation not welcome
In a country divided into mutually hostile camps, no easy resolution to the polarisation seems likely
Starship shows what the entrepreneur can achieve when he sticks to what he does best
Pandemic-era migration has doubled the number of people in areas most vulnerable to extreme weather events
A new technology eschews graphite, nickel, manganese and cobalt, of which Beijing controls most of the world’s supply
The neutral ‘R-star’ level will be higher but the more notable change will be a steepening of the bond yield curve
Privatisation is not the solution for every situation but it can be highly effective in many cases
Also in today’s newsletter, investor Scott Bessent weighs in on Trump’s tariff proposal and election bets favour the former president
Storm underlines growing risks from extreme weather to southern states in US
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mine
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Intense war demands have left IDF relying on US to fill gaps in air defences
Oil prices fall on signs Benjamin Netanyahu plans to avoid energy sector and nuclear sites
Parents and children unhappy with traditional education are turning to online alternatives after the pandemic opened the door to new ways of learning
In the final leg of the US election campaign, even the quietest towns are being dragged into the border war
Succeeding politically with this demographic is crucial to winning the election
Neither Congress nor the courts would be likely to stop him raising tariffs across the board
European foreboding about peace and stability in the world finds little echo in New Delhi
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Rightwing organisations have spent months and millions of dollars contesting ballot procedures and voter eligibility
New paper by former Big Law associate flags concerns over role in episodes such as the opioid crisis
IAC chair warns of power shift to Big Tech in film and TV
Sheriff says he believes his deputies thwarted third assassination attempt on Republican candidate
Havana’s economic collapse is hampering relations with Beijing
Potential Treasury secretary also insists former president’s threats of large tariffs are bargaining positions
Rare move will involve sending American forces to operate Thaad battery for defence against further Iranian missile attacks
Our fractured, algorithm-driven attention economy is all too easily exploited when people aren’t paying attention
Once endangered, these architectural marvels are being repurposed into essential stops for everything, from burger bars to bookstores
Accounting firm cites poor market for mergers and acquisitions and private equity activity
On the eve of a major Paris show, the duo talk queerness, minimalism, the uncanny and being featured on ‘The Simpsons’
Fixed-income ETFs see record inflows as investors seek steady returns and hedge against a stock sell-off
