Pressure on government to take action over the ‘cost of learning crisis’ in the UK capital
Plea comes in first appearance by a UK chancellor at a Euro finance meeting since Brexit
Office for National Statistics data highlights property market pressures
Europe and South America revive a dormant deal
Also in this newsletter, Omnicom and Interpublic in talks to merge and why Washington law firms are expanding their tariff advice
Markets rally as Communist party officials to meet in coming days to discuss country’s economic policy
EU human rights directive adds to US laws on forced labour — but uncertainty surrounds Trump administration’s stance
The world has changed, but the EU’s worldview hasn’t changed with it
Legal and accounting firms expect a fee bonanza from efforts to avoid expected tariffs and export controls
Market participants are realising that the flat, low, predictable rates over the past 15 years were an anomaly
Europe, the US and China are vying to be the most attractive destination for investment in sustainability
Overthrowing of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groups
Plus, inflation updates from the US and Germany while the ECB is expected to lower borrowing costs by a quarter-point
President-elect also does not rule out higher inflation as a result of his tariffs
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Bond giant says euro is vulnerable to further declines amid market ‘optimism’ over impact of Trump presidency
Requirement among red lines drawn up by Brussels ahead of 2025 negotiations
Rise in demand for travel comes as customers increasingly pay for trips in instalments
UK chancellor will promise to fully honour post-Brexit deals in meeting with bloc’s finance ministers
Rise in unemployment rate bolsters case for Federal Reserve rate cut this month
Accord would create market of 700mn by dropping tariffs on more than 90% of goods
US contribution under Biden sets up potential battle in the new Congress next year
Also in this newsletter, South Korea’s ruling party warns president could impose martial law again and the FT’s most influential women of 2024
Nigerian president’s economic shock therapy has gutted the middle class and the megacity’s festive party scene
Swap deal to buy back bonds issued in January comes as African borrowers struggle under expensive debt burdens
