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The not-so-hard left

New York City could be a test case for the new populist left β€” and whether it can compete with Maga

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

XTX discrimination case against Mazars over billionaire Russian owner dismissed

Alexander Gerko will appeal against decision after court finds accounting firm refused services because of his nationality

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Companies are blaming AI for job cuts. Critics say it’s a 'good excuse'

Workers are spooked as firms declare AI-driven layoffs, but some critics say the current reductions may be a "market clearance" due to overhiring.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

China’s economy grows 4.8% in third quarter as expected, but investment sees 'rare and alarming' drop

Fixed-asset investment, which includes real estate, unexpectedly contracted 0.5% in the first nine months of the year as investment into infrastructure and manufacturing slowed.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Asia-Pacific markets set to climb as investors look toward slate of China economic data

Analysts polled by Reuters expect China's economy to have slowed in the third quarter.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

China's economic growth likely slowed in third quarter

China's National Bureau of Statistics is set to release the third-quarter GDP and economic data for September on Monday.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

As secondhand luxury soars, authentication becomes a new gold standard

Secondhand fashion and luxury is gaining ground fast, with the global resale market expected to hit up to $360 billion by 2030 from about $210 billion now.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Pension giants announce Β£3bn of investment in UK private markets

Move comes ahead of summits that aim to strengthen relationships between institutional investors and policymakers

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK profit warnings rise as business blames trade tariffs and policy shifts

Shifting levies and taxes as well as regulation add to strains, with low consumer confidence also worrying many businesses

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

AI headshots are changing the way job seekers are seen and get hired in tough labor market

In a competitive job market, a good headshot can make a big difference. That's leading to a wave of AI headshots on LinkedIn and other hiring platforms.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

French police on manhunt after thieves steal royal jewels from Louvre

Robbers drop imperial crown but succeed to flee with 8 other artefacts, says prosecutor

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump calls Colombia president a β€˜drug leader’ and vows to end US funding

Gustavo Petro had earlier accused administration of murder over its attacks on vessels in the Caribbean

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK unveils post-16 β€˜V-level’ to tackle skills gap and boost growth

Higher education leaders warn new vocational qualification is not a β€˜quick fix’ for defunding other forms of skills training

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

FirstFT: Trump warns Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms or be β€˜destroyed’ by Russia

Also in today’s newsletter, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree ceasefire, and Apple’s iPhone upgrade proves a hit

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Pro-reunification candidate wins north Cyprus election

Tufan ErhΓΌrman’s victory deals a blow to Turkey’s influence on the island

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

CKI calls for Thames Water renationalisation after β€˜high-risk’ creditor plan

Hong Kong firm alleges bid process for troubled utility was not β€˜market-led’

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Israel launches strikes on Gaza and pauses aid as ceasefire comes under strain

Military says it bombed dozens of targets after two troops killed in Hamas attack

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump urged Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms or be β€˜destroyed’ by Russia

US president tossed aside maps of Ukraine frontline in volatile White House meeting

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

A run of significant political elections

Japan’s Diet could elect a new PM, UK’s Labour will pick a deputy leader and Ireland set to get a new president

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Why Wall Street is fearful of more lending blow-ups

Both banks and private-markets giants are on cockroach-watch

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Minister hints at VAT cut on household energy bills

Ed Miliband says the government must act to tackle the country’s β€˜affordability crisis’ and outlines clean jobs package

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

On Russian assets, Europe fights with one hand tied behind its back

The proposed reparation loan is a step forward but remains full of contradictions

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

As Anthropic tries to keep pace with OpenAI, it's also taking on the U.S. government

David Sacks, the White House AI and crypto czar, has been publicly critical of Anthropic, which is chasing OpenAI in the artificial intelligence market.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

What will US inflation data show when it is finally released?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

China’s innovation paradox

Industrial policy has delivered impressive technological gains without productivity growth

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Betfred threatens to close all 1,300 UK high street shops if taxes rise

Raising gambling tax could put 7,500 jobs at risk, warns chair

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Gen Z is the new force in global politics

The Madagascar protests highlight the powers and flaws of youth seeking a quick fix

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Apollo’s Marc Rowan says Europe β€˜at war with itself’ over finance regulation

Private capital group chief tells FT regulators have yet to catch up with political drive to boost competitiveness

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US warns Hamas is planning attack on Palestinians in Gaza

Militant group rejects allegations and says it will not violate ceasefire agreement

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Drug groups unveil advances in treating most difficult breast cancers

AstraZeneca, Daiichi Sankyo and Gilead report promising trial results in β€˜triple negative’ breast cancer

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Global week ahead: 'Cockroaches' crawling toward Europe?

Europe's banks take center stage this week as earnings season gets underway.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

France’s wealthy shift funds to Luxembourg and Switzerland

Political turmoil and tax threats have accelerated investment flows to havens, asset managers say

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Peru’s new president takes on β€˜Generation Z’ unrest

JosΓ© JerΓ­ wants to convince an angry public he can fight crime β€” and last longer than his predecessors

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Apple’s biggest iPhone overhaul in years ignites upgrade frenzy

Extended wait times and generous trade-in deals signal surging demand for newly redesigned device

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Chinese tech giants pause stablecoin plans after Beijing steps in

Regulators raise concerns about the rise of privately controlled currencies

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World