Gold and silver prices seesaw as FTSE 100 hits record high
Trump’s pick of ‘respected central banker’ Kevin Warsh as Fed chair prompts investors to sell safe haven assets
FTSE 100 ends day at closing high after gold and silver fell in ‘metals meltdown’ – as it happened
Gold and silver prices recover early losses, after choice of Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair triggered heavy losses in precious metal prices
Damning EU report lays bare bloc’s ‘dangerous dependence’ on critical mineral imports
Auditor calls renewable energy targets ‘unrealistic’ unless ‘EU ups its game’ in mining, refining and recycling of metals such as rare earths
UK manufacturing growth accelerates as export orders rise
Greater optimism in PMI survey, adding to signs Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold this week
Price of consumer goods could surge as shipping costs soar, industry body says
CIPS warns of ‘cracks’ in global supply chain affecting computers, electrical machinery and transport equipment
The long-term cost of high student debt is not just for graduates
Labour’s changes to the student loan system have turned frustration into full-blown fury, which is likely to benefit its opponents at the ballot box
As US influence wanes, the Chinese trade surplus strangles manufacturing across the globe
Trump’s wounding of the US economy offers Beijing an unparalleled opportunity – if it dials back its overbearing trade tactics
Trump nominates Federal Reserve critic Kevin Warsh as its next chair
Pick of former Fed governor to replace Jerome Powell comes as White House seeks to tighten grip on central bank
Wall Street opens lower after Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China, after Starmer hails progress in Beijing
US president warns against closer ties with China during British PM’s trip to secure lower tariffs and better market access
Donald Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh as US Federal Reserve chair
Choice of former Fed governor to succeed Jerome Powell comes amid attack on central bank’s independence
What agreements have been made during Starmer’s trip to China?
Several deals have been struck so far but there does not appear to be a big bundle of investments worth billions
What is behind the extraordinary rise in investment into silver and gold?
Experts say factors including Trump’s aggressive policies and pressure on the dollar are pushing investors toward ‘safe haven’ of precious metals
Chinese state media views Starmer’s visit as act of economic pragmatism
PM praised for not pressuring Xi over his ties with Putin on a trip seen as business ‘taking precedence over politics’
Brent crude tops $70 per barrel on Iran concern; gold and silver tumble from record highs – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as metal prices continue to soar