The case for consolidating the UK’s sprawling pension arsenal is strong
An isolationist US will force the continent to rethink its defence and economy
High levels of post-pandemic absenteeism are creating problems for employers
The rest of the world must fill a looming US void in climate leadership
The growth of loans secured by Nvidia’s GPUs is a note for caution
The scenarios where America does best involve curbing his campaign promises
The implosion of Olaf Scholz’s coalition is badly timed but inevitable
A stunning victory that will radically alter America’s role
A furore over inheritance tax is obscuring more fundamental questions
An inadequate response highlights the lack of preparedness against extreme weather
Kemi Badenoch’s task is to restore the party’s appeal to Britain at large
The Democratic candidate stands for continuity of the values that underpin US prosperity
Volkswagen and its EU rivals have allowed China to steal a march in EVs
Rachel Reeves must now deliver on her investment plans, or taxes will rise even further
Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to call a snap election backfired
A pan-continental body is not a cure-all for its debt problems
The Caucasus republic’s future is at stake. So is western credibility
Reeves must stabilise the economy, and pave the way for higher growth
The west must restrain Netanyahu, or it will be haunted by his widening campaign
The political class needs to relearn the value of fiscal discipline
The demise of Byju’s holds lessons for other ambitious scale-ups and investors
The west must tackle Russia’s interference with democracy in both countries
The chancellor’s tax plans must avoid overburdening business and investors
The take-off of AI will fuel a surge in demand for electricity
As global co-operation wilts, the twins must adapt to new realities