As Covid cases spike, Dubai works to keep its economy open
For an emirate dependent on trade, transport and tourism, vaccination, not lockdown, is key to keeping its economy going
Janet Yellen says US must ‘act big’ to revive flagging economy
Incoming Treasury secretary’s speech boosts markets with call on Republicans to back Joe Biden’s $1.9tn stimulus plan
Energy agency forecasts lower demand for oil as Covid cases surge
Influential IEA cuts forecasts for rebound in market as new lockdowns bite
Is ‘hysterical’ market speculation pushing us towards another crash?
Despite Covid, global stocks started 2021 on a high. But some analysts warn of an ‘epic’ bubble, amid fears that the flow of stimulus has created a monster
Why global markets appear impervious to bad news
Vaccine optimism, central bank action and Bidenomics keep prices above pre-Covid peak
Brexit and Covid blamed as Asia-UK shipping rates increase fourfold
Port congestion and skeleton staffing cause shortage of freight containers while consumer demand rebounds
FTSE 100 surges as City guru warns of stock market bubble risk
Index climbs close to pre-Covid level despite concerns over ‘hysterical’ investor behaviour
World Bank calls for rapid action to prevent Covid debt crisis
Institution says pandemic has led to sharpest rise in government debt in more than 30 years
The world in 2021 – how global politics will change this year
Donald Trump’s departure will alter the face of geopolitics. The climate crisis and Covid response will affect all nations – while others face very particular challenges. Observer correspondents examine the 12 months ahead
London shares close at highest level since Covid outbreak
Late Brexit deal spurs FTSE 100 upwards as traders shrug off surge in coronavirus cases
China and EU poised to sign long-delayed investment deal
Deal set to anger incoming Biden administration in US, which demanded to be consulted before deal went ahead
China to overtake US as world’s biggest economy by 2028, report predicts
Centre for Economics and Business Research says it expects this to happen half a decade sooner than it forecast a year ago
Markets at record highs amid rising optimism of a pandemic recovery
Investors bet Covid vaccines and stimulus measures will propel economy forward in 2021
UK and US close to deal on cutting tariffs, says White House trade chief
Talks on reducing charges on items such as Scotch whisky follow UK move to drop levy on Boeing
Ikea latest firm to suffer shortages and delays due to clogged UK ports
Swedish chain says it is struggling to meet demand and apologises to customers