But the healthcare system in the US still struggles to provide adequate care for those with serious mental illness
The company has staged a remarkable recovery since the ‘great correction’ of 2022 and now has the edge over Hollywood rivals
Lula has staked his international reputation on the environment, but he must also find the money to alleviate poverty at home
The tycoon’s attempt to wrest control of his empire away from three of his children is set to be resolved in a Nevada court
Discounters often prosper in downturns, but recently they have been hurt by rising costs and their customers’ precarious finances
Venture capital finance has dried up amid political and economic pressures, prompting a dramatic fall in new company formation
The government believes that the sector should be central to its strategy for growth. But money is tight
With 150,000 dead and millions displaced, Russia, Iran and the UAE are jockeying for influence.
Officials and companies fear the costs of complying with new environmental laws are smothering the EU’s competitiveness
More than three decades after the end of communist rule, the victory of the AfD in a state election in the east underlines a lingering political divide
Rivalry between Washington and Beijing has put global trade under intense pressure. But the system is proving more resilient than many expected
In the second part of a series on economic nationalism, we look at where Chinese companies are setting up shop to get around tariffs and barriers
Nationalism is reshaping the global economy. In the first in a series, the FT explores how fears about spying and dual-use technologies have eclipsed free market orthodoxy
In everything from nursing to anaesthesia, medical systems worldwide are relying on support staff more than ever. Are there dangers to our health?
Couche-Tard’s approach to the owner of 7-Eleven could kick-start a wave of M&A activity in a country that has tended to avoid it
From Ikea to Vinted, younger consumers are showing a taste for pre-owned clothes and furniture. But can the sector actually make money?
Masoud Pezeshkian pledged to boost the economy and ease social restrictions. But he faces factional infighting, international scepticism and hostilities with Israel
Benin is trying to achieve what few countries on the continent have managed: transform its raw materials into finished goods
From Dubai to Mumbai, cities are having to adapt to hotter summers, often exacerbating economic inequality in the process
Although immigration remains hugely controversial, a number of places in Republican-dominated areas are eager for an influx of workers
Top officials Jake Sullivan and Wang Yi met quietly to stabilise relations in ‘cloak and dagger’ summits around the world
Having overcome his legal battles in the US, the Autonomy co-founder lost his life weeks later while celebrating his freedom
The technology offers huge benefits for polluters struggling to reduce emissions and meet climate goals, but it is untested at scale
Behind the public image of farming lies a vast industry adept at securing subsidies and exemptions from environmental measures
Washington’s support for a minerals train connecting the DRC to the Atlantic illustrates its desire to compete with China
