Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Mexico, Middle East and parts of Europe are among the top markets, data shows
Asean countries should build on their durability with domestic and trade reforms
Chinese producers fear similar US intervention in Iran would disrupt access to discounted crude supplies
Critics say currency is undervalued and being used to subsidise Chinese exports
Company confident ‘last details’ of deal with White House to resume AI chip exports will be finalised soon
Oil-rich Venezuela has been a springboard for Beijing’s geopolitical and economic interests in Latin America
Phnom Penh looks to strengthen ties that have been strained by its close relationship with Beijing
Rerouting of goods from China plus US demand for tech products is propping up trade in the region
The US has fallen behind China in manufacturing but targeted import restrictions could help it catch up
Beijing seeks to bolster revenues to compensate for slowing economic growth
The country plans to reinforce its dominance of global manufacturing, despite persistent deflation at home and rising tensions abroad
Local banks stand to benefit most from the country’s large pool of savings
Leader says country’s economy, technology and defence have risen to ‘new heights’
Beijing faces calls to increase stimulus and support lagging demand in world’s second-biggest economy
The US president’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs spooked markets but the global trading system has proved to be resilient
Central bank fixes currency at highest level against dollar in 15 months
Fears about China’s control of the rare earth supply chain have bolstered demand for alternative suppliers
Steep fall in November nearly wipes out profit growth in 2025 as Beijing steps up pressure on over-investment
ABS issues bring in badly needed money but some assets are of uncertain quality
Reporting on a great Beijing watermelon heist. First published in 1987.
Trump administration holds off increasing tariffs until 2027
These metals have become the plaything of the US-China trade war
Low-cost domestic producers of prized delicacies are replacing imports and breaking into global markets
American trade policy is geared towards re-industrialisation — and it’s working
