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Policy setters should not be swayed by a false narrative arising from soft economic surveys

The FT’s Q&A with the founder of Bridgewater Associates

Tech shares extend recent declines as rising debt piles in many major economies concern investors

Sending American chipmaking tools to Nanjing plant will now require US licences

Agreement gives Moscow much-needed export route and signals closer relationship with Beijing

The Great Monetary Schism of 2026-??

Constellation Brands shares slide after cutting financial outlook amid ‘challenging’ economic environment

Traders expect ECB to keep interest rates on hold at September 11 meeting

Markets ultimately will take notice if the government demonstrates its ability to lower deficits

The administration is making little secret of its broader intentions, leaving the central bank’s troubles mounting

Also in today’s newsletter, Bridgewater’s Dalio warns of autocratic politics and gold hits record high

It’s not only irrational

Partners Group’s Roberto Cagnati says some investors ‘more wary about what they’re exposed to’ following Trump shocks

Rising costs and disruption from Trump’s trade war means some British fashion labels are courting Americans on their home turf

Sovereign borrowers are turning to lower interest rates in currencies such as the Chinese renminbi and Swiss franc

Bullion surpasses previous high set in April after Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs

Economists say cheaper automation could explain why country maintains low-end manufacturing even as wages rise

Accord has benefits for both blocs in the face of Trump’s economic nationalism

The case is an important test in the escalating power struggle between the US executive and parts of the judicial system

US restrictions spur Brussels to find alternative — and some unlikely — markets