Increase in racist rhetoric against south Asians follows the White House’s overhaul of visas for skilled workers
Federal Reserve chair could stay on the board beyond this year in effort to protect US central bank’s independence
Backlash builds as Trump administration’s prosecutors target head of US central bank
Stability in relations with Washington has not eased Beijing’s stance in region, says Admiral Samuel Paparo
Levies to be applied immediately by US could affect nations such as China and India
Joint statement accuses Trump administration of behaving as if US is an emerging market ‘with weak institutions’
Over the past 50 years the state has become overly reliant on a few deep pockets that it cannot afford to lose
Independence of US central bank is a vital anchor for the global financial system
Federal Reserve chair says the probe relating to a $2.5bn renovation of HQ is a ‘pretext’ to rein in central bank’s independence
A criminal investigation of Jay Powell is the latest in the reworking of the world’s most important financial institution
Its wealthy suburbs are a draw for those seeking proximity to the Trump administration’s decision makers
Luxembourg-based firearms manufacturer has amassed nearly 10% stake in US competitor
The administration’s war on the Federal Reserve illustrates the threat of fiscal dominance
US’s biggest bank also lifts loan loss provisions after agreeing to take over Apple’s credit card portfolio
Industry is sceptical that the technology will be commercially viable anytime soon
There is no precedent of a dominant power abandoning its primacy, as Trump is doing
Governors from 11 institutions issue statement of support for embattled Fed chair
Leaders of Italy, Germany, France, Canada and UK will seek US president’s personal endorsement on security guarantees
US president has threatened another military intervention in the protest-hit country but his objectives are unclear
Danish company says ruling will allow work on Revolution Wind to restart immediately
They will eventually
Plus, Saks Global faces bankruptcy and AIG edges back towards risk
The legal action against Jay Powell and the central bank is a serious threat to the position of the US currency
For a monopsonistic buyer such as the defence department, profitability looks like an opportunity in disguise
Shoppers in the industry’s biggest two markets opt for domestic alternatives to long-dominant old guard
Helios Strategic Advisors is latest firm drawn into scandal over bankrupt US auto parts maker
European companies pioneered much of the technology used in renewables, but have they left it too late to compete with China?
Former deputy national security adviser in Donald Trump’s first term served on tech company’s board last year
Deal with Apple fuels investor optimism over Big Tech group’s competitiveness with OpenAI’s ChatGPT
White House’s demand for limit on what issuers can charge rattles investors
Ellison-led group sues fabled studio to obtain internal analysis favouring Netflix offer over its own
Lenders say cap on interest rates is unfair as they need a generous margin in order to offer unsecured credit
Promise by technology secretary comes after media regulator threatens X AI chatbot with ban or multimillion-pound fine
Equity stake in Atlantic Alumina Co is part of drive to counter Chinese dominance of critical metal supply chains
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