14 Oct 2026

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US inflation jumps to 3.7% as Iran war drives up prices

Rebound in fuel costs has piled pressure on voters ahead of midterm elections

14 Oct 2026 1:51pm GMT

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US inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm elections

The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

14 Oct 2026 1:40pm GMT

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Hot September CPI inflation keeps Fed on course for further tightening

Annual headline and core CPI inflation both accelerated and beat market expectations in September

14 Oct 2026 1:21pm GMT

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Explore the latest data through interactive charts

14 Oct 2026 1:15pm GMT

US grocery prices poised to climb as soaring fuel costs drive inflation

Food manufacturers warn of impact on consumers ahead of midterm elections

14 Oct 2026 1:10pm GMT

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Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget

On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.

14 Oct 2026 11:04am GMT

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FirstFT: Marine Le Pen gears up for EU fight

Also in today's newsletter: Saudi Aramco HQ attacked, and China's exports surge

14 Oct 2026 10:02am GMT

Submit your questions: Who’s winning the trade war with China — the EU or US?

Senior trade writer Alan Beattie and economics columnist Soumaya Keynes will answer reader questions in a live Q&A on Thursday October 15 at 1pm (BST)

14 Oct 2026 9:38am GMT

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Not building third runway would be 'huge missed opportunity', warns Heathrow boss

Thomas Woldbye tells the Today progamme it would be "good to know" the government's position on the project, after comments made by the prime minister.

14 Oct 2026 4:59am GMT

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The global economy and the art of living dangerously

It would be nice to think that the world will become less shock-prone, but it probably won't

14 Oct 2026 4:00am GMT

China’s exports surge 36% as AI-related shipments boom

September trade surplus hits record level, putting economy on track to surpass 2025 total of $1.2tn

14 Oct 2026 3:56am GMT

13 Oct 2026

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How not to revive Europe’s auto industry

The electric vehicle market shows how legacy EU companies continue to fail when it comes to countering Chinese competition

13 Oct 2026 3:03pm GMT

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What is the Budget and what could be in it?

Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.

13 Oct 2026 2:17pm GMT

Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF

The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.

13 Oct 2026 11:58am GMT

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The world economy is running hotter than expected

A statistical history of the IMF's forecasts reveals a picture of higher growth and worse inflation

13 Oct 2026 11:30am GMT

Can energy help Mexico in trade talks with Trump?

It is the sector where the US runs its largest surplus with its southern neighbour totalling about $25bn last year

13 Oct 2026 11:00am GMT

How governments spend money

Charting the outline of civilisation

13 Oct 2026 10:49am GMT

FirstFT: IMF sounds alarm on dire public finances

Also in today's newsletter: tech stocks hit by 'casino' talk and CNN plans to expand its streaming service overseas

13 Oct 2026 10:28am GMT

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UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year

The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

13 Oct 2026 9:38am GMT

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China gets spiky on currencies

Plus: your ideas, please, on investing ex-AI

13 Oct 2026 5:30am GMT

How Michael Woodford made modern macro relevant to central bankers

Nobel expectations

13 Oct 2026 5:00am GMT

EU hybrid curbs to offer only ‘temporary’ respite against Chinese carmakers

European automotive industry welcomes deal as 'first step' to create fairer playing field

13 Oct 2026 4:00am GMT

12 Oct 2026

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Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tank

The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the government will need a "top-up" of billions of pounds if it wants to meet its spending plans.

12 Oct 2026 8:50am GMT

11 Oct 2026

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American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump

Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.

11 Oct 2026 11:13pm GMT

09 Oct 2026

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Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts

The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".

09 Oct 2026 4:15pm GMT

08 Oct 2026

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The Bottom Line

What's going wrong with the largest economy in Europe?

08 Oct 2026 11:30am GMT

07 Oct 2026

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The wildlife winners set to appear on your banknotes revealed

The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.

07 Oct 2026 11:01pm GMT

'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK

British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.

07 Oct 2026 11:00pm GMT

05 Oct 2026

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Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years

The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.

05 Oct 2026 9:54am GMT

04 Oct 2026

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Business Daily

We explore the story of the bond market and how these IOUs have shaped the modern economy

04 Oct 2026 8:30pm GMT

02 Oct 2026

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US jobs market sees sharp slowdown ahead of midterm elections

Unemployment rose slightly as American employers paused hiring with midterm elections just a month away.

02 Oct 2026 2:30pm GMT

01 Oct 2026

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AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns

Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".

01 Oct 2026 10:05am GMT