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Global Brands

The times appear to have settled into being neither stellar nor devastating for world’s favourite names

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Brazil & the US

A growing sense of friendship between the two countries makes sense in an increasingly multipolar world

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Top 50 Business Ideas

The wisdom behind much financial innovation in the past few decades has become questionable

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Energy in the Americas

Shale has redefined the region’s prospects, with US crude production likely to be 50% higher than in 2008

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Executive Education

‘Cascading’ knowledge and other trends in executive education

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Innovation and the Economy

‘Wonder’ material graphene may change the way we operate today, but what does the future hold?

The FT/Citi Ingenuity Awards

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Recognising individuals and organisations that have developed solutions to urban challenges

FT Wealth Archive

Can couture, wine and watches compete with more traditional investments?

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The Business of Formula One

Capricious weather and a circuit layout rich in variation make the Spanish Grand Prix a testing opener to the races in Europe

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New Trade Routes: Turkey

The country has come to grips with globalisation and sees itself as a leader among emerging economies

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Central & eastern Europe: Banking and Finance

Pick-up in global trade predicted to accelerate growth and boost outlook for financial sector, with greater focus on local currency funding

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Future of the European Union

While Europe appears determined to master its destiny, long-term solutions are hard to find

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