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High interest rates leave less financial flexibility to deal with unexpected events
Inconsequential reforms suggested for the Bank of England, misjudged US inflation and markets, and extrapolating too much
Also in today’s newsletter, China’s GDP jumps and western allies urge Israeli restraint
Chinese president warns German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against ‘rise of protectionism’
As western governments shy away from debt reduction and structural reform, investors must reassess their view of ‘safe’ assets
Ben Bernanke’s review is full of sound recommendations but unlikely to alter this opaque process
War in Gaza hastens rescue package aimed at rebooting economy
Annual figure for first quarter beats expectations as Beijing seeks manufacturing-led revival
Pace of post-pandemic development a wake-up call for western companies
Campaigners warn that confidence in basic numeracy is at a low level among youngsters
Government debt sells off and dollar gains as latest sign of hot economy cools hopes of interest rate cuts
FT-Michigan Ross poll finds president’s gains could be derailed by stubborn fears over high prices
Also in this newsletter: new chip boost for Biden, dividends bonanza at water companies, bumper profits at Goldman
Fund says deal reached with holders of $13bn of foreign bonds does not reduce debt load sufficiently
Change is afoot at the international financial institution as delegates gather for the Spring meetings in Washington
Also in today’s newsletter, US and India raise hopes of global growth, and the great boomer wealth transfer
World Bank becomes focal point for efforts to raise up to $9tn a year to fight global warming
Also in this newsletter: geopolitics overshadows Scholz’s trade trip to China
Money to assist with debt repayment, climate resilience and poverty reduction strained amid wars and elections
The precious metal’s surge may herald a whole new world
Former Italian premier Enrico Letta was asked by European leaders to report on state of single market
World Bank and IMF kick off their joint meeting in Washington this week
Brookings-FT Tiger index shows ‘positive omens’ for modest pick-up compared with last year
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Comments from group’s finance chief coincide with German chancellor leading a business delegation to China
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