The latest speculation economic and corporate political news from around the world, pay-walled for the rich and privileged.
Inflation is rising, and it’s not just the tariffs
1 August 2025 @ 5:30 am
Plus the simplicity of the Mag 7
Trump reignites global trade war with sweeping tariff regime
1 August 2025 @ 5:00 am
Trading partners from Taiwan to Canada hit with steep new levies
FirstFT: Trump hits dozens of countries with tariffs
1 August 2025 @ 4:30 am
Also in today’s newsletter, Goldman Sachs’ ice cream deal, and US tech earnings
Goldman Sachs poised to buy into ice cream maker at €15bn valuation
1 August 2025 @ 4:00 am
Private equity firm PAI close to deal to sell stake in Nestlé joint venture to new continuation fund
The great crime paradox
1 August 2025 @ 4:00 am
Disorder is rising in public consciousness. Is it rising in reality?
Figma’s $50bn reasons to thank Lina Khan
1 August 2025 @ 4:00 am
Plus, public creditors take a hiding at Saks Global and Chevron’s vaunting oil ambitions
AI mania hits security software M&A
1 August 2025 @ 4:00 am
More artificial intelligence means more data, and the potential for more sophisticated threats
Investors glimpse pay-off for Big Tech’s mammoth spending on AI arms race
1 August 2025 @ 4:00 am
Earnings reports of major players show how artificial intelligence services are boosting revenues
EU trustbuster warns against ‘big is beautiful’ merger push
1 August 2025 @ 4:00 am
Olivier Guersent is stepping down after five years leading the bloc’s powerful competition department
Abba, Elvis and ‘Squid Game’: immersive theatre takes centre stage
1 August 2025 @ 4:00 am
Media groups and entrepreneurs are turning to experiential shows, giving a new lease of life to intellectual property