From the AI bubble to Fed fears: the global economic outlook for 2026

Analysts and investors voice caution about tech valuations and Trump’s influence on the US central bank

From rent to utility bills: the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda

As the Trump administration derides climate policy as a ‘scam’, emissions-cutting measures are gaining popularity

It’s payback time: inside the 2 January Guardian Weekly

Europe’s big, expensive state pensions crisis. Plus: The British culture boom

UK’s FTSE 100 share index records best year since 2009 – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as London’s blue-chip share index rises by 21.5% for the year

China forecast to have sold one in every 10 new cars in UK in 2025

Carmakers such as MG, BYD and Chery are set to pass 200,000 mark in sales, analysis suggests, double 2024’s total

Zack Polanski offering voters fantasy solutions, says head of Fabian Society

Joe Dromey, head of the Labour thinktank, urges his party to take on the ‘twin populisms’ of Reform UK and the Greens

Eurostar disruption: Channel tunnel partially reopens but ‘significant’ delays ongoing – as it happened

Eurostar ‘strongly advises’ passengers to postpone journeys after problem with overhead power supply in Channel tunnel and a failed Le Shuttle train Full story: Channel tunnel train services suspended after power outage Tell us: have you been affected by the Channel tunnel rail disruption?

Five charts that explain the global economic outlook for 2026

Inflation is predicted to cool but uncertainty over AI-driven growth and trade policy poses risks in the year ahead

‘Be fearful when others are greedy’: Warren Buffett’s sharpest lessons in investing

As the billionaire retires, he leaves memorable advice from his annual letters that include pithy takes on bubbles, discipline and long-term goals

UK consumers still reluctant to spend going into 2026, KPMG survey finds

Combination of concern about economy and household cost pressures will continue to limit spending, report suggests

Nearly half of Americans believe their financial security is getting worse, poll finds

Exclusive poll: Americans are also increasingly blaming the White House for their financial woes

Influx of cheap Chinese imports could drive down UK inflation, economists say

As Trump’s tariffs take effect, Britain is likely alternative destination for cars, telecoms and sound equipment

The 2025 US economy – in charts: rising prices, hiring slowdown, rollercoaster growth

Looking at the government’s own report cards, how did the US fare under the first year of Trumponomics 2.0?

Labour must learn lessons from history as automation hits jobs market

Productivity is up in retail and other low-paying sectors as tech replaces relatively expensive humans

Bulgaria prepares to join eurozone amid fears of Russian-backed disinformation

Balkan country will become 21st country to adopt EU currency, with policymakers hoping move will boost economy