‘Taco trade’ dominates as stocks, bonds and currencies remain calm

Spate of attacks in April led to product shortages and cost M&S, Co-op and Harrods hundreds of millions of pounds

No party looks truly ready to confront tax-resistant voters with some hard questions

Parliamentary report finds there has been a ‘significant increase’ in risk faced by dissidents and Jewish people in Britain

Ivanhoe Mines founder Robert Friedland welcomes 50% import levy and says domestic production is ‘fundamental’ to US security

Retirement assets unlocked private equity group’s growth. Its minority-owned insurer Athora is adapting the model for the UK

Market drops sharply for 11th straight month in June, according to Rics

Final touches being made to ‘one in, one out’ pilot scheme on Thursday

Plan to shut Greenergy unit follows recent collapse of oil refinery in the same area

AI company allowed its software to take control of a Gripen E fighter jet over the Baltic Sea in two test flights

Three decades after launching a swaggering caricature of the city into national consciousness the Gallaghers are back

Utility says proposal prepared by The Water Retail Company chief Rupert Redesdale with Muinín Holdings has ‘little credibility’

The US president has stepped up his criticism of the central bank’s chair, prompting some to question how long it can remain above politics

Delays in dealing with fiscal pressures risk further damage to household consumption, corporate investment and overall growth

Former staff say fired whistleblower’s lawsuit reflects wider problems at LVMH drinks division

Overhaul of Eurozone’s largest retirement sector is expected to put pressure on continent’s debt markets

US president accuses country of launching a ‘witch-hunt’ against its former leader Jair Bolsonaro

Minutes from US central bank’s June meeting highlight schism over effect of Donald Trump’s levies

Announcement marks increase in co-operation between allies amid growing threat from Russia

Export growth has been strong but not lived up to its potential

Fintech aiming to secure $1bn from investors in private round set to be led by US investment firm Greenoaks

US president has no plans to meet King Charles when travelling to his own golf course

CEO to talk with Chinese officials next week, aiming for September unveiling of processor compliant with US export controls

Trade levies could solve the supply-demand problem but they are a blunt tool