Short View Special: 2008 in review
John Authers looks back at the 2008 performance of the stock and bond markets, commodities, and the impact of oil prices on foreign exchange
2008: Year in review
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With the financial system close to collapse and terrorism wreaking havoc again, the election of Barack Obama to the White House stood out as a beacon of hope. Our correspondents look back on an unforgettable year for the FT
Recession, recovery, trade war and artificial life – welcome to 2009
What does the year ahead have in store? Financial Times writers predict the events and issues in politics, business, economics and world affairs that will shape 2009
The year in review
There was an ominous fragility about the world in 2008. The foundations of capitalism were shaken to the point of collapse, prompting governments around the world to reassert their role. Terrorism wreaked havoc again and the events in the Caucasus, Zimbabwe and The Democratic Republic of Congo added to the pervading gloom.
Amid all, the election of Barack Obama to the White House stood out as a beacon of hope and the Beijing Olympics produced some spectacular performances, writes FT editor Lionel Barber
Gideon Rachman: What we will remember from 2008
Will the election of Obama or the collapse of Lehman prove the more significant event? That depends whether you believe history is shaped by the actions of remarkable individuals or by ‘vast, impersonal forces’. I am opting for the vast, impersonal forces, writes Gideon Rachman
Editorial Comment: Goodbye and good riddance
When even the highest in the financial land had to seek assistance from the great mass of ordinary taxpayers, a humbler approach from all of us must be in order
What happened next?
Boris Johnson contemplated life as London mayor and scientists tried to recreate the Big Bang. FT writers revisit some of the stories and characters of 2008
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Interactive feature: The FT recalls some of the most memorable events of 2008, from the US presidential election to the Olympics in Beijing
Short View special: An amazing year in the markets
John Authers tells the story of an amazing year in the markets with a look back at his Short View video series
Slideshow: The year in review
From the global financial crisis to the election of Barack Obama to the White House, 2008 was a memorable year. FT.com reviews the main stories of the year.
The fallen giants of finance: A look at the most powerful players in the financial crisis
FT writers look at the key decisions and mistakes of some of the most powerful players in the financial crisis
Investment banking league table
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