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Swedish retailer plans store openings and revamps to counter sharp sales growth slowdown
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
The west is at risk of losing the ideological war
Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets
Optimism for agreement takes another hit as Beijing delegation cancels state farm visits
There’s potential for gigantic miscalculation between a rising power and a defensive hegemon
CIC reports full-year loss as it seeks to forge international partnerships
Logistics group has been probed by authorities repeatedly amid trade tension with US
David Marcus says Libra is an “instrument of development” that will (somewhat paradoxically) allow Western nations to preserve their influence.
The market looks very stretched, but it is hard to predict when a crunch will come
The rest of the world will be pressured to make a choice between Washington and Beijing
Britax’s dilemma illustrates the unintended consequences of Chinese tariffs
Chuck Robbins predicts a trade agreement between China and the US will come soon
Middle class grows more insecure as social mobility slows
Beijing wants lenders to build defences against downturn as trade war lingers
Google and Apple are among those betting on the country as groups seek trade war haven
There are reasons why a partial agreement could appeal to Washington and Beijing
Officials from both countries set to meet this week ahead of next round of talks in October
A potential oil shock will add to problems policymakers already face assessing economic risks
Hanoi’s ability to avoid Chinese tariffs is limited by its small scale
Tariff shock was offset by devaluation and a judicious easing in domestic policy
Move marks latest goodwill gesture ahead of October trade talks
US president’s officials debate removing or reducing tariffs to reduce trade tensions
