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January 7, 2026
The digital euro that Europe urgently needs
A tokenised version of the EU’s currency for wholesale use would bring big benefits
Financial Times
January 7, 2026
Martin Wolf on the economy in 2026
The FT’s chief economics commentator discusses AI, the US Federal Reserve and more
Financial Times
January 7, 2026
Buffett-backed Marubeni buys UK shoe brand Gola to ride retro trainers boom
Japanese conglomerate hopes to revive footwear that rose to prominence by footballers in the 1960s and 1970s
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Berkshire, AIG and Chubb provided insurance to First Brands executives
Policies worth $200mn could be tapped to pay for legal bills of former company directors and officers
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Elon Musk’s xAI raises $20bn in funding round that doubles valuation
Announcement comes as scrutiny of chatbot mounts after it created sexualised images of minors
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Private equity firms launch delayed recruiting drive after summer outcry
Candidates invited to appear at interviews with less than 24 hours’ notice
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
US oil tankers sail towards Venezuela as risk of production ‘collapse’ looms
Country’s output could drop by a third in next month, threatening Trump’s hopes of windfall for energy sector
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
US car market shows signs of fatigue as costs weigh on buyers
GM and Hyundai report lower fourth-quarter sales and industry analysts predict a downturn for 2026
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Iran needs to help itself and change course
Facing mounting domestic protests, the Islamic regime should seek an off-ramp
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
KLM warns of de-icer shortage after Schiphol snowstorms
Stranded passengers may have to wait days for alternative flights after hundreds of cancellations
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
US tracking oil tanker off UK coast linked to Venezuela, Russia and Iran
Monitoring comes as Washington builds up military assets in Britain
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
US to run high-tech ceasefire monitoring under draft Ukraine plan
Military would use sensors, drones and satellites to ensure compliance in support of a European-led ‘reassurance force’
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Fund managers prepare for ‘reckoning’ in US tech sector
Some investors reduce positions or buy protection for their portfolios amid concerns over valuations
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Investing in America Series: Los Angeles confronts its cost, climate and competitiveness challenges
America’s second-largest city is balancing booming sectors and world-class talent with rising inequality, strained infrastructure and a shif...
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Accenture buys UK start-up Faculty as consultants rush to adapt to AI
US buyout of London-based business hands big return to investors
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
AIG picks insurance veteran Eric Andersen to replace CEO Peter Zaffino
Change comes as insurer moves to increase risk-taking after dramatically shrinking since 2008 financial crisis
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Apple battery supplier takes on Chinese rivals in smart glasses push
Japan’s TDK invests in wearables as US tech companies seek to diversify supply chains
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
How to be a central banker in 2026
Plan to face the obstacles impeding the smooth path of economic policy
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Inside Trump’s Venezuelan oil gamble
Also in today’s newsletter, predictions for the energy industry in 2026
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
China’s humanoid robots come out fighting
Chinese robot makers have made significant advances in motion control
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Singapore sentences British national to more than 6 years in Wirecard case
Businessman found guilty of falsifying documents for executives at the German fintech company
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Copper hits new record amid concerns over supply disruption
Concerns over Trump tariffs help fuel sharp price rally since October
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
The problem with AI and ‘empathy’
If technology redefines what our language means it could also change our perceptions of ourselves
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Heated Rivalry TV review — lusty gay hockey drama is red-blooded, hot-headed fun
The much-talked-about series tracing the forbidden attraction between two ice hockey stars finally lands in the UK
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
London office shortage forces big companies to stay put
Accenture, Vodafone, Salesforce and London Stock Exchange Group opted against relocating in 2025
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Economists favour Hernández de Cos and Knot as next ECB president
FT poll shows preference for former Spanish and Dutch central bank heads to replace Christine Lagarde
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Canyon founder eyes €1bn sales target for troubled bike maker
Roman Arnold vows to cut red tape and prices as premium brand struggles with end of pandemic cycling boom
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Showdown in Brussels over competition policy is nearing
The EU’s rewrite of merger guidelines has become a battleground for how much leeway companies should have on M&A
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Has Europe learnt to manage migration?
Policymakers say strict new measures have driven down irregular arrivals, but experts say the underlying factors are little changed
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Defaults on art-backed loans soar in struggling market
Decline triggers return of ‘loan-to-own’ lenders aiming to take control of pieces cheaply through defaults
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
Telegram hit by $500mn Russian bond freeze
Founder Pavel Durov’s efforts to distance the messaging app from Moscow collide with sanctions reality
Financial Times
January 6, 2026
India will grow in 2026, but will Indians be better off?
What’s in store for the economy, markets and the government
Financial Times
January 6, 2026