Trump is sowing confusion in the markets

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world There are many reasons to feel confused by current American policy. US President Donald Trump keeps issuing “final” tariff threats — then backing down. The White House wants to create industrial jobs —…

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UK economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1% in May

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK economy contracted 0.1 per cent in May, despite analysts’ expectations of a small uptick, in a sign of the challenges facing chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Labour government. The fall in output for…

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