The country is trying to seal a quick deal with bondholders in the face of two devastating earthquakes but some are concerned
Also in today’s newsletter, China detains two Japanese nationals on smuggling charges, and Venezuela to reveal $240bn debt pile
Also in today’s newsletter, Hegseth forces out top US army officer in Europe and Colombian president-elect’s inspirations
Also in today’s newsletter: US and Iran sign interim peace deal and JPMorgan bans workers in Hong Kong from using Claude
Seven years after being written off the Chinese tech giant is making technical advances that appear to sidestep Washington curbs
Also in today’s newsletter: Japan’s interest rates hit a 31-year high and private equity’s warning for law and accountancy
General-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing seeks Beijing’s support during state visit in bid to ease international isolation
First rich nations summit since Iran war launched, a make-or-break British by-election, Warsh chairs his first FOMC meeting
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that Washington must respect Mexico's internal affairs amid a dispute over US indictments against Mexican politicians, signaling tension over cross-border legal jurisdiction.
Foreign officials have flocked to China’s leader this year, boosting Beijing’s efforts to portray itself as a pillar of stability
Vice-president Luis de Guindos says Washington’s volatile trade policies and reduced co-operation also threaten stability
Paris initially lukewarm on including Britain in European Commission proposal to shield strategic industries from imports
Philip Lane and Isabel Schnabel warn higher energy prices are spilling over into wider economy ahead of central bank’s next meeting
US 30-year Treasury yield closes week at highest level since 2007
US president raises doubts about $14bn weapons package for Taipei after two days of meetings in China
The odds of a global inflation problem are rising. Bond markets are taking note
A summit of low expectations did at least restore some stability
Rather than trying to engineer a grand bargain, this is a moment to prevent deterioration
The markets will not allow the UK to borrow to maintain a standard of living that we have not earned
US president says Beijing will expand agriculture and oil purchases
Also in today’s newsletter: SpaceX’s sci-fi business strategy, and how the oil futures market works
Flood warnings issued for centre and east, and more than a month’s average rain forecast over four days in south
Some rate-setters think so, but there are reasons to be cautious
Stellantis is latest foreign automaker announcing plans to export Chinese-made EVs
The incoming chair thinks that constant ‘incantations’ do more harm than good
US business leaders praise ‘great importance’ of Chinese market on visit to Beijing alongside Donald Trump
Lawyers are adapting by developing tech expertise and fighting cases in several jurisdictions
Summit comes as oil supply shock has triggered worsening energy crisis and threatens Republicans’ midterm prospects
Market reform has meant that large debts today are much less destabilising than smaller sums were in the past
Central bank increases target to 24% from 16% due to accelerating rise in prices triggered by Iran war
The US is ill prepared to make decisions that will shape geopolitics for the foreseeable future
Chinese president tells US counterpart there are ‘no winners’ in trade war
The usually innocuous weather system poses more threat than since the early 1970s
President touts his friendship with Xi Jinping and future opportunities for his entourage of US business titans
US business leaders praise ‘great importance’ of Chinese market on visit to Beijing alongside Donald Trump
Ship anchored outside Strait of Hormuz taken by ‘unauthorised personnel’
Companies ‘scrambling for information’ after ban on trading with key supplier
The technology could raise prices and consumption before it gives us more free time
As the US president prepares to visit Beijing, America no longer holds all the cards — but China knows it must tread carefully
Robust trade surplus shows US tariffs have done little to dent the country’s manufacturing prowess
Hiring exceeds Wall Street forecasts for second month in a row
The window to prevent a global economic disaster is closing
A belief in resilience underwritten by big lasting state support is keeping stocks high
Healthy payrolls growth and steady unemployment in April reinforces Fed holding stance
Low stocks of crude and products in Europe are bigger risks for the continent
Also in today’s newsletter: Donald Trump’s 10% global tariffs ruled illegal
Figures undershoot expectations but pressure to tighten is still on
American companies fear an update to Brussels’ ‘Product Liability Directive’ will make it easier for consumers to sue
Also in this newsletter: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expected to reaffirm Italy’s commitment to good ties with Washington
Officials discussed resources investments as Washington tries to break China’s control of critical minerals production