The EU stumbles to an imperfect solution for funding Ukraine

Europe has cards. But will it manage to play them?

Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Ukraine’s Black Sea attacks trigger surge in shipping insurance prices

Russian-linked oil tankers and bulk carriers face steepest increases, broker says

Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Europe captures record share of private capital

Investors bet big on continent’s infrastructure spending spree as European funds raise $311bn

Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

UK bankers hail coming ‘off the naughty step’

Lloyds Banking Group boss Charlie Nunn tells FT summit the ‘narrative has changed significantly’

Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Investment trusts 2025

A traditional investment sector battles for a share of a rapidly changing market

Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Hongkongers sit out first election since deadly fire

Authorities struggle to win mandate for ‘patriots only’ system of governance as only 31.9% of voters cast ballots

Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Fed expected to cut rates despite deep divisions over US economic outlook

FT-Chicago Booth survey cites concern among officials about impact of weak jobs market and high prices on Americans

Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Lawmakers warn Trump administration against heavily redacting ‘Epstein files’

They fear justice department could seek to withhold sections of documents as deadline approaches

Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

America’s economy is at the mercy of crony capitalism

The Trump administration’s approach to ethics could eventually cost investors in US assets

Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Young people risk losing benefits under UK welfare reforms

Youths will have to accept offers of work or training as part of government plan, says McFadden

Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025