Investors fret that aggressively protectionist trade policy will hurt economy

President’s protectionist moves spark fears of retaliation and damage from escalating trade war

German financial watchdog metes out second highest fine in its history

FCA action linked to Mozambique corruption scandal comes six years after duo pleaded guilty

Investors welcome the group’s return to profit, revamped strategy and targets

The US could dismantle its own exorbitant privilege by pushing the big bond market beasts into the arms of others

Authorities explore new Asian settlement house to boost global use of renminbi

Having previously declared bitcoin to be a ‘scam’, the US president now wants to add it to the Fed’s balance sheet

European wholesale prices have doubled in the past year, complicating the inflation outlook

In a region notorious for political instability, the South American country presents an extreme case

Company says move will end ‘distractions’ after widely ridiculed rebranding in 2021

World’s largest oil company using Chinese AI software in its data centre in Damman

Tesla rival says follow-on Hong Kong offering is the biggest in the global automotive sector in a decade

And strong earnings

Fees charged to transform ore have fallen to all-time lows as Glencore halts operations at Philippines plant

Proposal to use single venue would raise liquidity and cut costs, but hurdles remain

Plus, Prada nears a deal to buy Versace and a planned management buyout bid for 7-Eleven’s parent collapses

Insiders worry about the diminution of state’s unique jurisprudence after move to limit shareholder lawsuits

S&P expects higher bond issuance to push stock of long-term debt to $76.9tn

Chair Helge Lund responds to investor pressure after scrapping plans to become major renewable energy player