New president tries to reassure business leaders ahead of American election and possible review of free trade pact
Comments show former president would put increased US trade protectionism at the centre of a second-term agenda
LNG flows have increased despite attempts to sanction Moscow and weaken its economy
Wobbles in the bond market suggest investors think the US central bank turned too dovish too soon
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mine
Fund calls for tougher action by big economies, with debt set to approach 100% of world GDP by end of decade
Single currency has dropped more than 2% against dollar so far this month
Also in today’s newsletter, Nvidia share price hits new record and tensions rise on the Korean peninsula
Open letter criticises ‘suboptimal’ mechanism under Trade and Cooperation Agreement amid push for more renewables
Fiscal indiscipline looms as the biggest threat after central bank battles to slow rising prices
Two killed in latest bombing by ethnic separatists who have targeted Chinese investments
Influential governor says US economy in ‘sweet spot’ but hotter than expected inflation not welcome
Neither Congress nor the courts would be likely to stop him raising tariffs across the board
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump backs strong dollar, says adviser, and EY delays start dates for recruits
Keeping it local
Countries exiting restructurings have lower ratings than in the past and may struggle to access capital
The neutral ‘R-star’ level will be higher but the more notable change will be a steepening of the bond yield curve
Havana’s economic collapse is hampering relations with Beijing
Potential Treasury secretary also insists former president’s threats of large tariffs are bargaining positions
Plus, earnings season peaks, Nike’s new boss begins, Tokyo Metro IPO pricing unveiled and Labour woos UK investment
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
The chancellor’s task is made much harder by structural weaknesses in the UK economy
Markets wait for detail on how much Beijing is prepared to spend to try to boost growth
Weak growth and reduced price pressures could force European Central Bank to consider prolonged series of rate cuts
