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Energy and food figures highlight ‘last mile’ challenge of bringing prices close to central bank’s target
US labour unions are using a German supply chain regulation to take on Mercedes
People, money and trade are turning to Japan but a short-term opportunity may become a long-term problem
Also in today’s newsletter, US commander warns of China’s ‘boiling frog’ strategy in the Pacific and hopes rise for Gaza hostage release
Controversial things come in low-value packages
Report says punitive action being mooted in Brussels would not be enough to deter carmakers
Past and present policymakers should ask more searching questions about the causes and impact of the price surge
Deloitte survey shows people opting to spend less money on social drinking than at any time since lockdown
Nobel laureate claims fall in inflation vindicates his position but global events challenge other views
Polls in England and Wales, a US interest rate decision and a dip in market activity for May Day celebrations
Stronger US currency has risks for the global economy and could hamper disinflation
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Chris Dodd sees chance Congress could pass legislation this year with bipartisan support
US and EU have raised alarms about Beijing’s plans to use manufacturing to boost lagging growth
Market expectations for loosening in Europe and UK pushed back as US grapples with a hot economy
Continuing supply chain bottlenecks come as carriers race to unveil new cabins to attract customers
Breaking USMCA would be ‘lose-lose’ scenario after Trump talks of blocking Chinese vehicles crossing border
Analysts warn chancellor against public comments on likelihood of lower interest rates
Figures come day after US first-quarter growth data prompt investors to push back interest rate cut expectations
The combination of slower growth and nagging inflation is an unsettling mix
Also in this newsletter: US inflation higher than expected, panic on Wall Street, science round-up
Checks on food arriving at Dover will be carried out on the outskirts of Ashford
Governor Kazuo Ueda says weakening currency is having ‘no major impact’ on underlying inflation
An aversion to trade in the US is not widely shared elsewhere
Demand from China drove prices to a record high this month — now many suspect the normal rules no longer apply
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