26 Feb 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Expert tips for lowering your monthly housing costs — including utilities, taxes, and insurance

25 Feb 2026 1:00pm GMT

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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

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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, February 25, 2026: A fraction higher (now 5.77%)

25 Feb 2026 11:00am GMT

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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