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Unexpected levy from Trump administration could redraw trade in the metal, analysts and investors warn

Also in today’s newsletter, Netanyahu’s Gaza plan and Intel’s chief executive hits out at ‘misinformation’

Plus, homelessness minister’s exit prompts speculation of a reshuffle of the government’s middle ranks

Futures contracts for precious metal reach new high after blow to country’s bullion trade

Trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa pushes for clarification on ‘stacked’ levies as exporters report huge charges

Country faces steeper levies than rivals in Europe or South America after Donald Trump’s attacks over affirmative action

Tim Cook and Brian Moynihan are among bosses determined to keep the president happy

Some investors believe the technology’s productivity benefits will put the US on a better fiscal path

The 5-4 vote by the central bank to cut rates by a quarter-point raises concerns over inflation

Also in this newsletter: AI changes the plot in Indian cinema, and devastating flash floods in Uttarakhand

Tech giant promised Donald Trump hundreds of billions of spending — but the real scale is difficult to measure

Rubber clog maker predicts 10% quarterly revenue fall and warns that poorer consumers are ‘not even going to stores’

President’s decision to fire head of Bureau of Labor Statistics puts data at risk, survey shows

Central bank warns of ‘genuine uncertainty’ over scope for further rate cuts

Split decision prompts investors to rein in expectations for further loosening in blow to consumers and businesses

A well-researched A to Z of capitalism’s most influential commentators from one of the world’s leading economic writers

Donald Trump’s announcement of punitive tariffs puts Indian prime minister in a difficult position

Also in today’s newsletter, the top picks to be the Federal Reserve’s next chair

Efficiency is becoming a bigger priority as tech companies confront strained energy resources

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump to meet Putin within days, and the two Kevins in the race to succeed Powell