The presumptive next chair might be better than others on the list, but he is a confusing, perhaps confused, figure
The new prime minister has revived the LDP, which had looked as if it might collapse. But if she wins this week’s elections, she will face harsh realities
We are either on the verge of widespread adoption or a terrible crash
This US programme must contend with the difficulties of returning humans to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years
Trump is not negotiating to ease the burden of the regime’s victims — and war will not make them safer
Investors are jittery about the government’s fiscal and political record
America must now ask itself if it can restore a culture of shame
But there is a disconnect between economists’ metrics and people’s perceptions
The value of work often gets left out of discussions about AI
Data centres powering the AI boom are straining grids and causing price rises that could hurt Trump
Prosperity and security will be driven by removing unnecessary barriers that hold businesses back
As boycotts spread, the US is discovering the price of being politically unpopular
It’s just what markets do
This series features conversations between FT journalists and the technology industry’s leaders, innovators, and thinkers. In the latest instalment, Chinese AI pioneer Kai-Fu Lee talks about the competition between the technology’s two superpowers
Bank balance sheets lack capacity to intermediate the surging amount of trading in the US government bonds
With demand set to soar, the industry has got inventive over extracting the metal using leaching initiatives
Not only is quantification changing our behaviour, but we’re failing to notice this has happened
The government needs to revive the appeal of flats — but capping ground rents at £250 a year won’t cut it
When we divorced he claimed he was struggling, but I now suspect him of transferring wealth to a relative
History suggests such a venture is particularly prone to value destruction
Merger of SpaceX and xAI epitomises the way Big Tech has turned the corporate world on its head
The data is better; vibes are worse
Like humans, rules will need to be set and comings and goings tracked, highlighting how managers will always be needed
The London brand has drawn on British marketing traditions for its irreverent image
We inherit gardens but not their histories. We love them but don’t always know how plants got there, what damage they might be doing, and what to do with that knowledge
Rises in government bond yields and weakness in the yen could have spillover effects on other markets
With oil prices stagnant and development costs high, investors seem none too impressed by this all-stock deal
President’s power play bodes badly whether it is a sign of strength or weakness
AI is a natural technology for the industry, but traders and investors still need to stress-test strategies with experts
As the US redeploys its navy and alienates allies, Beijing is filling the void
Climate change is threatening traditions and livelihoods in the US Midwest and Canada
Consumers buying upmarket treats is a boost for supermarkets and suppliers alike
Taking majority control at Sony lets TCL spread fixed costs across a larger base
What comes after data dependence?
Persistent inflation may make it harder for Trump’s choice of Fed chair to cut rates
The killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis is a moment for leaders to challenge America’s direction
New priorities are needed to succeed amid unreliable and competing great powers
