Political interference in central banks risks economic harm, ECB president warns

Comments by Christine Lagarde seen as veiled warning to Donald Trump, who demanded Federal Reserve lower interest rates ‘immediately’

Confused about savings? This is the ideal time to take an interest

While Rachel Reeves may be facing financial headaches, the turmoil is bringing serious good news for savers

Government under pressure on economy as British households anticipate worsening finances

CBI warns that businesses plan to cut jobs and raise prices while debt charity says millions are ‘facing worries’

‘We just can’t take the hit’: businesses worldwide brace as Trump threatens tariffs

Across the world, exporters to the US are preparing for an era of disruption if tariffs are imposed

The Observer view: In her pursuit of growth, Rachel Reeves must go green and go local

Engaging with councils, universities and developers will be key to bringing the economy back to life

Donald Trump will huff and he’ll puff, but if Europe’s leaders rise to its defence, their house will stand

The EU is facing a torrid year ahead from enemies both within and without. But it is still far from a lost cause

Rachel Reeves has to realise she can’t plough on with the farm tax

The chancellor’s attempt to get rich landowners to pay their fair share was correct in principle. But this measure has missed the mark

UN development chief urges UK to rethink ‘brutal’ cuts to aid budget

Achim Steiner calls for ministers to discuss reversals to overseas aid squeeze imposed by Rishi Sunak

Signs of returning UK inflation give Bank of England interest rate dilemma

Survey signals private sector firms charging higher prices and cutting jobs at fastest rate since 2009 bar pandemic

‘I was a multimillionaire, I had a beautiful girlfriend, I was unhappy’: the ups and downs of a supertrader

Gary Stevenson grew up poor, got rich in the City – then found himself wrestling with depression. Now he says he’s the only person on the left who really understands the British economy – and the people who wield the power

Reeves to instruct national wealth fund to work with mayors to boost growth

Chancellor says new scheme aims to bridge gap between Whitehall and local leaders to avoid previous top-down approach

Are Rachel Reeves’s efforts to win business confidence ‘fiddling while Rome burns’?

Pro-growth charm offensive aimed at getting Labour back on the front foot has drawn concerns and questions

Trump uses Davos address to accuse oil producers of prolonging Ukraine war

President also threatens tariffs on imports to US and repeats call for Nato countries to increase defence spending to 5%

Davos day three: Donald Trump demands increase in Nato defence spending, and sends oil price sliding – as it happened

New US president shakes up World Economic Forum with call for lower oil price, interest rate cut, increase in Nato spending, and criticised Europe

What is the pan-Europe customs area that the EU is open to the UK joining?

Trade chief has said membership of Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention could be part of ‘reset’ discussions