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Can Burnham save Britain’s high streets?
Town centres need to become community hubs for the 21st century
Andy Burnham hails shake-up of bus services in West Midlands
Prime minister praises ‘single biggest act of public control’, even though routes will ultimately be run by private groups
Israeli strikes on Syrian air base criticised by US and Turkey
Bombing of military site is ‘an unnecessary escalation’ and underlines regional tensions over Damascus regime
Stocks Take Hit as Bond Selloff Saps Risk Appetite
A selloff in chipmakers sent stocks lower, with the market also falling as inflation angst and rising government debt kept bond yields elevated. Longer-dated bonds …
Bitcoin Whales End Selling Spree, Adding $2.9 Billion in 60 Days
Bitcoin has spent months mired in a slump that has driven out retail traders, drained billions from crypto funds and turned one of its biggest …
Raw Sugar Advances to 14-Month High on Global Supply Concerns
Raw sugar futures rose to the highest in more than a year as India, the world’s second-largest producer, is considering cutting import duties on the …
Chip Stocks Get Hit as Global Bond Anxiety Builds
A selloff in chipmakers sent stocks lower, with the market also falling as inflation angst and rising government debt kept bond yields elevated. John Mowrey, …
Disney accuses Trump administration of cracking down on freedom of speech
US media giant accuses Federal Communications Commission of cracking down because it ‘disapproves’ of its broadcasts
Signature Group founder banned as company director for five years
Property group subsidiary ‘distributed false and misleading marketing material’ according to Insolvency Service
Canada makes final attempt to avoid US tariffs on $20bn of goods
Also in today’s newsletter, how are voters reacting to a string of progressive candidates’ primary victories?
Reform UK suspends Tory defector Tim Montgomerie after criticism of Nigel Farage
Board member called out party leader last week for failing to appear at Clacton by-election count
The Treasury can’t avoid the BoE’s losses
Suspending cash transfers to the central bank will not alleviate UK fiscal pressures
JPMorgan’s Faller Turns Selective as European Stocks Get Pricier
Investors should be more selective about European stocks as improving earnings are increasingly reflected in valuations, according to JPMorgan Private Bank’s Madison Faller.
Dangote’s Nigeria Refinery Secures $400 Million Ahead of $2 Billion IPO
Investors have committed $400 million to a planned initial public offering by Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE, the continent’s largest crude oil processing plant, …
Labour has no good options on prisons
Early release scheme comes with risks, but so does not imprisoning future offenders or releasing all women
UK pay weakness allays fears of second-round inflation effects
Private sector regular pay continued to decline in ONS’s latest data
UK employers shed jobs as labour market weakens further
Official figures also show unemployment slightly higher than forecasts
FirstFT: Asian doubts over US resolve
Also in today’s newsletter: TCI bets on Italian luxury hotels and Russia fires top economist
China’s 10-year bond yield falls to 13-month low
Weak economic growth pushes investors into sovereign debt
Long-Term Debt Costs Soar to Highest in Decades as Bonds Slump
Longer-maturity bonds are at the epicenter of investor angst about everything from inflation to the debt-laden artificial-intelligence boom — and governments are paying the price.
Traders Short French Bonds as Fight Over Budget to Escalate
Investors are turning bearish on French government bonds, as politicians ready for a fight over the 2027 budget before next year’s presidential election.
Chinese Companies Slow FX Sales in July as Yuan Support Fades
Net sales of foreign exchange by Chinese companies fell to a eight-month low in July, suggesting a key source of support for the yuan is …
Japan Five-Year Bond Sale Draws Strongest Demand Since June 2025
Japan’s five-year government bond auction Tuesday saw the strongest demand since June 2025, as elevated yields underpinned buying.
BHP CEO: China Iron Ore Demand Remains Steady
China's iron ore demand remains steady, supported by manufacturing activity, according to BHP CEO Brandon Craig. He also says stronger Indian demand for metallurgical coal …
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