Anglo-Australian miner doubles down on critical mineral buying almost 50 per cent stake in partnership with Codelco

Credit downgrade is symbolic blow to American prestige and should spur Washington to get its fiscal house in order

UK legislation will reduce uncertainty and create an additional barrier to entry for would-be rivals

Regulations intended to prevent a repeat of bailouts after 2008 crisis

Woke Marxist Moody’s

Lending to buyout firms and private credit groups is up 20% in a year to $1.2tn

Loosening of tax evasion rules aims to coax billions of undeclared dollars back into formal economy

Yields on 30-year US Treasuries hit highest level since 2023 on debt concerns

Plus bright spots in US consumer sentiment

Plus, Bill Ackman’s big bet, Hong Kong shares outperform, and the call of Patagonia

The asset class is not the simple panacea that policymakers and investors might want

Executives seek to reassure investors as analysts warn of risks from sub-$60 oil prices

Deal with Proprium follows strategic review by L&G chief António Simões

New legislation will make companies such as Klarna and Clearpay answerable to Financial Conduct Authority

Boutique groups have rushed to fill the gap left by Wall Street heavyweights

Big Tech should have a legal duty to check investment advertisers are authorised

Licensing delays under new regime put at risk shipments of materials crucial for products from EVs to fighter jets

Worries about Chinese economy and enthusiasm for HK tech stocks drive record high flows into city from mainland

Downside risks to growth and inflation have become bigger, Belgian’s central bank governor warns

Giving your finances a check-up can be vital for those who embarked on retirement on an unsustainable financial footing