26 Feb 2026
Global Economy
EU states clash over industrial subsidies amid competitiveness push
Also in this newsletter: Steel industry furious at being left out of 'Made in Europe' rules
26 Feb 2026 6:00am GMT
FirstFT: Nvidia stock downbeat despite blockbuster quarter
Also in today's newsletter: US-Iran talks and UK gilts
26 Feb 2026 5:31am GMT
Bank of England’s dovish shift heralds March cut
Read the February forecast from the FT's Monetary Policy Radar team
26 Feb 2026 5:00am GMT
Do America’s carmakers have a plan for survival?
Profits are set to recover this year, but a focus on large, high-margin vehicles could create a gap for Chinese rivals to exploit
26 Feb 2026 5:00am GMT
BBC News
The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
26 Feb 2026 12:06am GMT
25 Feb 2026
Global Economy
IMF urges US to change course on economic policy
Trump administration's government job cuts threaten critical economic functions, fund warns
25 Feb 2026 11:50pm GMT
First Solar shares slide as tariff and demand woes bite
Manufacturing also hit by longstanding import taxes on critical components such as aluminium
25 Feb 2026 10:01pm GMT
BBC News
Faisal Islam: Is Reeves right in saying we're turning a corner?
The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.
25 Feb 2026 8:52pm GMT
Yahoo Finance
Market Update: ADI, AMT, ITRI, NSC, RL, HUBS
25 Feb 2026 7:10pm GMT
Analyst Report: Norfolk Southern Corp.
25 Feb 2026 7:10pm GMT
Analyst Report: American Tower Corp.
25 Feb 2026 7:10pm GMT
Global Economy
Defence and AI spending sends global debt to record $348tn
Last year's $28.8tn increase was largely fuelled by government investment, according to the Institute of International Finance
25 Feb 2026 6:25pm GMT
UK business secretary urges EU to stop ‘putting up barriers’
Comments by Peter Kyle come on Brussels trip aimed at securing British access to 'Made in Europe' scheme
25 Feb 2026 5:25pm GMT
Merz urges Xi to reset trade relations
German chancellor calls on Beijing to appreciate currency, cut subsidies and reduce industrial 'overcapacity'
25 Feb 2026 5:07pm GMT
BBC News
Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.
25 Feb 2026 4:32pm GMT
Yahoo Finance
Expert tips for lowering your monthly housing costs — including utilities, taxes, and insurance
25 Feb 2026 1:00pm GMT
Global Economy
The Bank of England does not need to ‘follow the Fed’
The decisions of the US central bank can have a mixed impact on the domestic UK economy
25 Feb 2026 12:37pm GMT
US-UK tech talks restart with focus on nuclear projects
Deal to collaborate on atomic energy, AI and quantum computing was paused as part of wider trade wrangling
25 Feb 2026 11:56am GMT
Yahoo Finance
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, February 25, 2026: A fraction higher (now 5.77%)
25 Feb 2026 11:00am GMT
Global Economy
FirstFT: Trump lashes out at Iran’s ‘sinister’ nuclear ambitions
Also in today's newsletter: Anthropic and defence secretary feud, as well as the stocks benefiting from the AI sell-off
25 Feb 2026 11:00am GMT
Yahoo Finance
Best money market account rates today, February 25, 2026 (secure up to 4.01% APY)
25 Feb 2026 11:00am GMT
HELOC and home equity loan rates today, February 25, 2026: Down to 7.23%
25 Feb 2026 11:00am GMT
Best high-yield savings interest rates today, February 25, 2026 (Earn up to 4% APY)
25 Feb 2026 11:00am GMT
Best CD rates today, February 25, 2026 (Earn up to 4.1% APY)
25 Feb 2026 11:00am GMT
BBC News
Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union
President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.
25 Feb 2026 10:40am GMT
Global Economy
British energy bills to fall as price cap cut by 7%
Typical households will pay £1,641 per year, down from £1,758 after energy-efficiency scheme scrapped
25 Feb 2026 7:34am GMT
Australian and NZ dollars surge as traders position for global rate rises
Commodity-linked currencies acting as 'canaries in coal mine' for shift towards rises in borrowing costs
25 Feb 2026 7:24am GMT
Trump condemns Iran’s ‘sinister’ nuclear ambitions in State of the Union
President warns Islamic republic is rebuilding nuclear weapons programme amid huge US military build-up
25 Feb 2026 5:30am GMT
The death of the Trump trade
Investor backlash against US markets appears to be real
25 Feb 2026 5:00am GMT
24 Feb 2026
Yahoo Finance
Anthropic Extends Enterprise Olive Branch, Lifts Software Stocks
24 Feb 2026 9:02pm GMT
Freightos stock plummets after founder resigns
24 Feb 2026 9:01pm GMT
Trump Bros’ WLFI Shook as Hackers Infiltrate
24 Feb 2026 8:55pm GMT
Stripe is considering acquisition of all or parts of PayPal, Bloomberg News reports
24 Feb 2026 8:54pm GMT
What Options Data Tells Us to Expect from Snowflake Stock After February 25 Earnings
24 Feb 2026 8:53pm GMT
Dollar Supported by a Weak Yen and Strength in US Consumer Confidence
24 Feb 2026 8:32pm GMT
Colgate-Palmolive plans to defend DEI criteria for board selection, letter shows
24 Feb 2026 8:23pm GMT
23 Feb 2026
BBC News
When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.
23 Feb 2026 1:02pm GMT
20 Feb 2026
BBC News
US economy slows in final months after turbulent year
Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy.
20 Feb 2026 2:58pm GMT
New Year's sport supplement buying adds to January retail sales surge
Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase.
20 Feb 2026 12:30pm GMT
Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.
20 Feb 2026 12:13pm GMT
19 Feb 2026
BBC News
US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump's tariffs
The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow.
19 Feb 2026 5:19pm GMT
What in the World
Gold is super important to lots of cultures across the world
19 Feb 2026 2:30pm GMT
Reeves fixated on 'dysfunctional' borrowing rules, says IFS
The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure.
19 Feb 2026 3:09am GMT
18 Feb 2026
BBC News
Are UK interest rates expected to fall soon?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
18 Feb 2026 11:50am GMT
Why are UK prices still rising?
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
18 Feb 2026 11:19am GMT
Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.
18 Feb 2026 9:16am GMT
17 Feb 2026
BBC News
Why youth unemployment is rising
Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025
17 Feb 2026 7:47pm GMT
'The search is soul-destroying': Young jobseekers on the struggle to find work
People aged between 16 and 24 are bearing the brunt of a weak employment market, figures show.
17 Feb 2026 4:37pm GMT