The lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile

Breakdown shows Washington now prioritises its own interests over any semblance of shared economic ground

Jumpy bond markets make it clear: Trump risks driving US into debt crisis

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent’s attempt to calm bond markets is a sign of weakness not strength

New quotas to protect UK firms and jobs appear to be having opposite effect in products such as galvanised steel

Volume of goods sold in stores and online dropped 0.5% in July, ONS says

July data shows total public debt was £2.98tn, or 94% of GDP – up £96bn on a year earlier

Despite previously comparing him to a ‘mobster’, Trump’s former personal lawyer showers him with praise. This blog is now closed.

As yields are dragged higher in the UK, Europe and Japan, the impact for consumers and businesses will be far-reaching

The enormous US debt under Trump will hobble the next Democratic administration – just as the GOP planned

Inflation fuelled by Iran conflict deterring shoppers, especially in the US, says high street chain

PM wants to reduce department’s stranglehold on public purse and bring long-term thinking to economic policy

A weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese imports

Interest rates, now sitting at about 3.5-3.7%, expected to go up if inflation doesn’t come down to Fed’s 2% target

PM’s plan to shield households from more pressure risks being overwhelmed by wider price rises

Accelerating price increases in July add to pressure on households, with chancellor saying ‘there is more to do to restore hope’

Youth unemployment down to 16.2% but remains at high level; Brent crude climbs above $91 a barrel as US-Iran ceasefire ends