Rupture or kerfuffle? Trump’s display in the mad theatre of Davos has European heads in a spin
It may be premature to think the US-European bond has been severed by a president with a short attention span and plummeting domestic support
Scott Bessent
Gold prices have rocketed, and when that happens it is time to worry
Volatility and hidden risks: 2026 is year of living dangerously for investors and markets
Donald Trump’s baby bonds: a policy idea worth taking seriously?
The so-called Trump Accounts begin at birth with the US government depositing $1,000 in index funds
US and China agree not to further escalate tit-for-tat trade war and hold further talks
Kuala Lumpur framework will allow Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to signal thaw in relationship but most big issues remain unresolved
US government debt burden on track to overtake Italy’s, IMF figures show
Washington to become more indebted than European nations known for fragile public finances for first time this century
Donald Trump vs Xi Jinping: who holds the stronger hand?
As tensions escalate, our correspondents examine the contrasting styles and strategies of the two leaders ahead of a pivotal summit
Trump team views trade through the looking glass
Outburst by treasury secretary Scott Bessent against latest Chinese moves show chronic lack of self awareness
Scott Bessent slams China: ‘They want to pull everybody else down with them’
US treasury secretary tells says that Beijing’s export controls are ‘a sign of how weak their economy is’
A deal between Trump and Xi would be in both their interests
Prolonged trade war would damage both economies
China accuses Nvidia of breaching competition rules as trade talks with US heat up in Madrid
US seeks resolution of TikTok ownership impasse ahead of ban as talks continue against background of grim Chinese economic data
Donald Trump’s era of Dick Turpin economics creates risks for our economy
If you thought the US trade deal with the EU brought certainty for Ireland, then think again
Intel shares jump on possible US government investment
Chipmaker’s stock rises 7% after reports Trump administration could take an ownership stake
Is Fox News correct that Dublin is one of the most dangerous cities in Europe?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
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Inclusion on list imposes specific tax reporting requirements and potential penalties
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