Hedge fund manager will be responsible for implementing president-elect’s pledges to cut taxes and raise tariffs
Nomination of hedge fund investor follows tumultuous fight for the top US economic post
US central bank report pins blame for trading volatility partly on investors that had taken on too much debt
Equities investors seem unfazed by the risk that tariffs and tax cuts will push up inflation and deficits. But fears are rising
A combination of lower output, higher unemployment and inflation would leave the Bank of England in a tight spot
What happens next does not depend on the US alone, we are seeing a shift to a multipolar world
And thoughts on savings
Officials say Beijing will remain ‘steadfast’ in resisting protectionist measures
Post-Brexit Britain faces stark strategic choices with Trump taking office. Walking a line between both powers will be tricky
Impressive headline figures didn’t help the Democrats
Regulator had pushed through a blizzard of new rules during his tenure
Green investment is growing at a record pace even as the future of the IRA is up in the air
Higher borrowing costs from tariffs and tax cuts will be the US’s main impact on carbon-saving investment worldwide
Trump loves fossil fuels but his sidekick Musk wants a piece of the action
Tom Barkin’s comments come as business braces itself for the new policies of Donald Trump’s incoming administration
Overly pessimistic warnings of economic shocks could weaken crucial support for globalisation
October’s sharp acceleration cements expectation that Bank of England will delay rate cuts
US leader’s farewell trip to Brazil and Peru epitomises Washington’s waning influence
Companies such as IBM, GM and Walmart are focusing on applicants’ skills rather than education
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Aggregates conceal a lot
Will Beijing’s latest plans to fix the country’s economy be enough to keep up with President Xi Jinping’s long-term plans for growth?
Cantor Fitzgerald boss to also have ‘direct responsibility’ for the office of the US trade representative
Tariffs, especially on one country, will lead to an unholy economic and political mess
Households will pay, but probably not through much higher prices
