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Retail sales growth hits 15-year low while factory output slumps to weakest level in nearly 3 years
Leaders’ calls come after stand-off with Theresa May raises fears of Britain crashing out with no deal
Borrowers forced to be more flexible on terms as power shifts to investors
First downturn in two and a half years comes as ‘yellow vest’ protests disrupt business
Nationals see detention of Meng Wanzhou as confirmation of west’s anti-China bias
From Pernod Ricard to AC Milan, the hedge fund has breached traditional defences
In developed countries, girls outperform in the classroom. Simon Kuper and Emma Jacobs on how to close the gap
Deal for owner of Venice’s Hotel Cipriani is latest push into ‘experiential’ luxury
Wind, rain and snow in some markets threaten to damp rapid growth
New president’s plan to make Mexico self-sufficient in fuel is attacked as unrealistic
Founder sees promising business in putting communication satellites into low-earth orbit
Asset purchases likely to remain part of policymakers’ toolkit to fight future crises
The Dow Transports is seen as a barometer of the economy, but this time may be different
Coffee chain to offer delivery from 2,000 US outlets in bid to counter dimming growth outlook
Investors withdrew $27.7bn over the past week, most since February
Move deals a blow to Christine Lagarde’s efforts to shore up fund’s financial footing
Political attacks on the Fed, BoE and RBI are a childish abdication of responsibility
The FT meets a farmer in Honduras leaving his land after losing his crop
In a series of moving accounts, four people share their experiences of building homes for those in need
Alice Fishburn set herself a challenge for 2018 to only read female authors. Here’s what she discovered
As the young migrate to cities, nature is reclaiming villages inhabited only by the old and poor
Growth fears track trade war impact; pound hit as May’s Brexit rescue bid continues
Weak data from France adds to concern about global slowdown while trade war fears linger
Economists had been split on whether policymakers would increase rates
In desperate times investors will pounce on every bit of good news
Mid-20th century designers offered bold visions. What changed?
