Middle East peace deal could herald oil glut next year, says IEA
‘Gradual’ return of flows will give way to sharp rise in production, outstripping forecasts for increased demand
US retail sales jump in sign consumers are weathering petrol shock
Data shows economy remains in robust shape as Kevin Warsh takes charge of Fed
Trump says US will not invest in $300bn fund for Iran
US president’s pushback on reports of provision in peace deal comes after fierce bipartisan backlash
Trump delays confirmation hearing of former SEC head Jay Clayton as US intelligence chief
President blames Democrats for blocking intelligence legislation over appointment of Bill Pulte in acting role
The best science fiction and graphic novels to read this summer
James Lovegrove and Lucy Scholes select their best mid-year reads
CME chief Duffy to step down after reshaping global derivatives trading
CEO led the group through a transformation from markets dominated by physical pits to decentralised electronic trading
Summer books 2026
From politics, economics and history to art, food and, of course, fiction — FT writers and critics choose their favourite reads of the year so far
UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady at 2.8% in May
Figure will ease BoE fears of lasting impact from Iran war
Billionaire trader Alex Gerko loses tax appeal at UK Supreme Court
Top court rules traders should pay income tax on share of trading profits
Thoma Bravo hands Medallia to lenders in one of PE’s biggest losses
Consortium led by Blackstone to take over troubled software company
Germany backs French push for US-style tariffs and quotas
Proposal would allow European Commission to move faster in shielding industries from Chinese import glut
Tech’s private subsea cables are a threat to everyone else
By building their own data highways, American hyperscalers are creating a national security risk for other countries
Huntsman and Olin struggle to crack the formula for persuasive M&A
Mergers of equals come with execution risk
Starmer avoids Trump spat at what might be his last G7 summit
Premier flatters president over Iran deal and shrugs off domestic travails in potential diplomatic meeting swansong
Rathbones and Investec merger stalled regulatory checks
UK wealth manager had to halt investment from high-risk clients as a result of failings
Beijing fights back against a catkin fluff invasion
The annual airborne seed attack has prompted military intervention
A fresh perspective on Chinese fashion
An LA show of seldom-seen historic bespoke clothes includes some exhilarating styles that spread around the world
Anish Kapoor — a dizzying trip through place and space
The artist’s Hayward retrospective is filled with moments of wonder and awe
The electric vehicle transition gets heavy
Chinese truckmakers spearhead challenge to diesel engine’s supremacy
The best books on food, drink and travel to read this summer
Niki Blasina and Tom Robbins select their best mid-year reads
Europe’s emissions trading system is not working for industry
The choice is between a climate strategy that strengthens economic security and one that hollows it out
Buying Cursor could be SpaceX’s Instagram moment
Elon Musk can learn from Mark Zuckerberg by refraining from too much meddling
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