The Labour government needs a detailed plan to boost growth and cut spending

Potential approach comes weeks after Biden blocked Nippon Steel’s proposed $15bn takeover

Group aims to raise up to $2.3bn as gas industry prepares for potential export boom under Trump

Veon signs letter of intent with Cohen Circle for US listing of subsidiary

Russian energy group hit by plummet in European gas sales and oil sanctions, putting 1,600 jobs on line

Repairs and dry-docking enable Moscow to maintain market access for gas plant through the winter

Step aside, King Arthur

Brent crude tops $81 a barrel after Washington targets Russian oil revenues

Sector will do its utmost to rally shareholders but they might want to listen to the likes of Saba

Trading activity boosted in final quarter of 2024 by Donald Trump’s election win

And replies on stablecoins

Plus, ‘Maganomics’, 10 stories you may have missed over the break, and la dolce vita reins in the Grand Palais

Washington and Beijing should conduct a joint intervention on the renminbi

Ministers say consolidation of retirement schemes would cut costs and boost investment

After disappointment in 2024, financial services, industrials and consumer names could debut this year

Climate targets in peril as Big Tech turns to fossil fuels to feed energy demand

Elevated level of stocks and prospect of higher for longer rates have some firms sending up caution flares

Wealth manager looks for ‘a more balanced blend of investment styles’

Treasury yields rise to highest level since late 2023

Shutdown last year blamed on wrong coal and is latest sign of difficulties at Chinese-owned operations