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Big brands from Disney to American Express are profiting from economic divisions and making them wider

Also in today’s newsletter: Colombia suspends intelligence sharing with US and law firm McDermott Will & Schulte explores restructuring

Political pressure in response to public anxiety will demand policy responses

Europe’s manufacturing champion is in free fall. Economists are suggesting radical steps to save what is left

Figures are a setback for government ahead of high-stakes Budget

What once made its sovereign states powerful and rich could now be a barrier to their remaining so

The Fed gets lost in the fog while the Bank of England almost finds a strong voice

Also in today’s newsletter: Buffett goes ‘quiet’ and Trump threatens to sue the BBC for $1bn

Landmine explosion renews tensions and threatens accord signed last month in Malaysia

Deceleration in pay measures and falling number of payrolled employees gives policymakers green light for rate reduction

Plus miraculous memory makers

Market and economic trends are challenging the idea that EM bonds should trade at a discount to developed economy debt

European country hopes to reduce levy from 39% after business leaders stepped in to drive the talks forward

Unprecedented move comes as Jim Ratcliffe’s group warns time is ‘running out’ to help European chemicals producers

Policymakers note growing confidence that the medium-term outlook will be realised

West African nation has become a test of IMF’s ability to deal with hidden debt and secure relief from creditors to support bailouts

The tariff case threatens his popularity far more than it does the US economy

Also in today’s newsletter: BBC boss Tim Davie resigns, and race for top ECB jobs kicks off

Four of six jobs on central bank’s executive board become vacant before end of 2027, including the presidency

Yes, its economic engine is remarkable, but there are factors that should temper predictions of global hegemony