Bank of England poised to cut rates as fears grow over impact of Trump tariffs

Markets suggest quarter-point reduction to 4.25% is almost certain but some economists say Bank must go further

UK should not fear trade with China – but it needs to keep risks in check

There is an opportunity for Britain in areas such as green finance, though it needs to keep clear red lines over security

The president’s protectivist trade vision is deeply flawed. But he has picked up on something Democrats are missing

Deputy governor Clare Lombardelli calls for more women and people from poorer backgrounds to take key subject

Traffic is down at America’s busiest port complex – and anxious dock workers are fearful of further economic harm

Uncertainty generated by tariff policy underlines US president seemingly unable to choose a path and stick to it

Custodians of global wealth have reacted with anger at attempts by people like Trump and Truss to revolutionise the economy

Growth in the first three months was challenged by Trump’s overhaul plans, and execution of his tariffs created widespread confusion and uncertainty

FTSE 100 records its longest winning streak as Washington releases better-than-expected hiring figures

Goods worth less than $800 will be subject to 120% levy meaning prices on Chinese exports will probably increase

Workforce saw an additional 177,000 jobs added even as Trump has pressed ahead with sweeping tariffs on imports

Decline in output and new orders in April allied with rising uncertainty is prompting layoffs, survey finds

Pittsburgh residents, workers and business owners react to the increasingly fraught trading reality now upending supply chains and hitting prices

Editorial: The deal with Javier Milei shows how America-first dealmaking is bending global finance to serve authoritarian and extractive ends

US on brink of ‘Trumpcession’ after jump in imports weighs down GDP… US president blames predecessor