Urgent calls for debt relief as study shows health and education cuts in developing world
Influential economists want replenishment of funds and new ways to define countries in need before this week’s IMF and World Bank meetings
The IMF boss is right to say ‘buckle up’ – the global economy is facing multiple menaces
Trump’s latest tariff tantrum and rising fears of an AI bubble have quickly borne out Kristalina Georgieva’s claim that ‘uncertainty is the new normal’
Head of largest US bank warns of risk of American stock market crash
Jamie Dimon, chair of JPMorgan Chase, said he was ‘far more worried than others’ about serious market correction
‘A fatal blow’: Italian producers fear effects of Trump’s ‘war against pasta’
US president’s threat to impose 92% tariffs targeting major manufacturers puts family-run firms in the line of fire as well
‘Existential threat’: what do EU’s 50% steel tariffs mean for UK industry?
Why UK steel sector is alarmed by prospect of punitive tariffs from its biggest customer
IMF chief warns ‘uncertainty is the new normal’ in global economy
Kristalina Georgieva outlines mounting risks to economic stability before fund’s annual meetings next week
UK plastic waste exports to developing countries rose 84% in a year, data shows
Campaigners say increase in exports mostly to Malaysia and Indonesia is ‘unethical and irresponsible waste imperialism’
EU plan to match Trump steel tariffs spurs ‘existential threat’ to UK steel industry
Starmer says UK in discussions with EU over Brussels plan to double import tariff to 50%, which unions warn could kill UK steel industry
Ineos to cut a fifth of Hull jobs, blaming ‘dirt-cheap’ imports from China
Company says more roles will be at risk unless UK government supports tariffs to protect industry
Trump’s latest tariff threat raises concerns for UK pharmaceuticals
Britain will ‘actively engage’ with US over possible 100% duties, with truck and cabinet makers also in firing line
UK to suffer highest inflation in G7 this year, says OECD
International body warns British rate will be higher than that in US, despite effects of Trump tariffs
Trump’s tariffs have hurt tea exports to the US, says Fortnum & Mason boss
Tom Athron says stricter rules on country of origin and end of ‘de minimis’ exemptions are up and sales down
Chinese economy slows amid Trump trade war and weaker consumer spending
Slowing growth in factory output and retail sales prompts calls for fresh economic stimulus
EU and US officials meet as Trump says he is ready to impose further sanctions on Russia
Europe and US consider further actions to weaken Russia after largest-ever air attack on Ukraine over the weekend
‘We’re scared of losing our jobs’: industries in India fear impact of Trump’s 50% tariffs
Textiles, footwear, jewellery, gems and seafood are sectors most affected in trade with US, India’s biggest market