The appointment of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair by President Trump dominated financial news, with analysts weighing his potential impact on monetary policy and the dollar's market performance.

• Dollar jumps the most since May 2025 after Warsh nominated as Fed chair — Financial Times -
• Who Is Trump’s New Fed Chair Pick? — The New York Times Business -
• Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Choice for Fed Chair Could Find It Difficult to Deliver — The New York Times Business -

• Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair — The New York Times Business -
• Warsh cycle — Financial Times -
• Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair — The New York Times Business -
• The frank warning from Switzerland on the dollar — Financial Times -
• Trump Is Expected to Announce Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair — The New York Times Business -
• The next Fed chair still has a lot to prove — Financial Times -
• Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair — Financial Times -
• Wall Street analysts weigh Warsh — Financial Times -
• Stanley Druckenmiller says Kevin Warsh is not a permanent policy ‘hawk’ — Financial Times -
• Will Kevin Warsh Do What Trump Wants? — The New York Times Business -
• Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares — Financial Times -
• Kevin Warsh, the Fed chair nominee shaped by the 2008 financial crisis — Financial Times -
• What FT commentators think of the Fed pick — Financial Times -
• Kevin Warsh is the presumptive Fed chair — Financial Times -
• Kevin Warsh will pivot Fed to conviction economics — Financial Times -
• Trump preparing to nominate Kevin Warsh for Fed chair — Financial Times -
• FirstFT: Donald Trump preparing to nominate Kevin Warsh for Fed chair — Financial Times -
• BoJ faces upside risks to the pace of tightening — Financial Times -
• Trump Is Expected to Announce Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair — The New York Times Business -
• Emerging markets make roaring start to 2026 as dollar slides — Financial Times -

President Trump made several key nominations for statistics and audit watchdog agencies, while facing a significant lawsuit against the IRS and navigating shifts in immigration policy.

• Trump set to nominate economist Brett Matsumoto to head statistics agency — Financial Times -
• Trump’s Lawsuit Against I.R.S. Creates ‘Enormous Conflict of Interest’ — The New York Times Business -
• SEC Names Retired EY Partner to Run Audit Watchdog — Wall Street Journal -

• Opinion | Virginians Will Pay, and Keep Paying, for ‘Affordable’ Energy — Wall Street Journal -
• Trump’s immigration climbdown. Plus, a new Fed chair? — Financial Times -
• Journalist Don Lemon arrested over Minneapolis church protest — Financial Times -
• What’s up with Scott Bessent? — Financial Times -
• Trump shifts tone on immigration raids — but Minneapolis remains defiant — Financial Times -
• Trump sues the IRS and Treasury for at least $10bn — Financial Times -
• US shutdown avoided despite stand-off over immigration enforcement — Financial Times -

Britain's efforts to deepen trade ties with China amidst US warnings, the Panama Canal's port operator dispute with geopolitical implications, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East mark a complex global landscape for business and diplomacy.

• Panama court kicks Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison out of canal ports — Financial Times -
• Starmer’s China trip thaws relations with Beijing but spurs criticism at home — Financial Times -
• Why a Ruling Over CK Hutchison’s Panama Canal Ports Matters—and What’s Next — Wall Street Journal -

• In a Bid to Kick-Start Growth, Britain Turns to China — The New York Times Business -
• Panamanian Court Strikes Down Hong Kong Firm’s Canal Contract — The New York Times Business -
• New Dutch government to raise ‘freedom’ tax for defence — Financial Times -
• We will use EU summit to further unwind Brexit, vows Starmer — Financial Times -
• Indonesia’s top financial regulator quits in wake of market turmoil — Financial Times -
• Israel and South Africa expel envoys in escalating dispute — Financial Times -
• Iran says it will not negotiate with US on ballistic missiles — Financial Times -
• Italian far-right activists push for ‘remigration’ law — Financial Times -
• Eurozone economy unexpectedly grows by 0.3% in fourth quarter — Financial Times -
• Chinese whispers - at home and abroad — Financial Times -
• Zelenskyy blames European states for Ukraine air defence gaps — Financial Times -
• Trump warns Starmer against closer business ties with China — Financial Times -
• Panama High Court Gives Trump a Win Over Canal by Ousting Hong Kong Port Operator — Wall Street Journal -
• Syria’s Kurds to end self-rule after deal with Damascus — Financial Times -
• Eurozone economy better than expected in final months of 2025 — Financial Times -
• China lifts travel ban on British MPs — Financial Times -
• Chevron pledges tight rein on Venezuela spending as US pushes oil majors to invest — Financial Times -
• UK services sector holds out hopes for China boost after Starmer visit — Financial Times -
• Abu Dhabi folds assets worth $263bn into new wealth fund controlled by crown prince — Financial Times -
• Lukoil Gas Station Franchisees Caught in a Fight Between US and Russia — The New York Times Business -
• AstraZeneca strikes $4.7bn China deal to boost weight-loss drugs pipeline — Financial Times -
• Putin’s week-long ‘ceasefire’ will test Kremlin’s appetite for peace — Financial Times -
• Arab and Muslim powers mount last-ditch effort to avert US-Iran conflict — Financial Times -
• Europe needs to put its money where its mouth is — Financial Times -
• Syria plots mobile phone auction to lure international investors — Financial Times -
• The meaning of Xi’s military purge — Financial Times -
• Bike lanes vs narcos: French mayors step up fight against drug gangs — Financial Times -
• How big a deal is the EU-India trade agreement? With Nicolas Köhler-Suzuki and Ajay Srivastava — Financial Times -
• Chinalco, Rio Tinto to Buy Control of Brazilian Aluminum Maker — Wall Street Journal -
• US threatens to ‘decertify’ Canadian aircraft as rift with Ottawa deepens — Financial Times -
• In Beijing, Starmer and Xi Seek a Way Around a Volatile U.S. — The New York Times Business -
• Amitabh Chaudhry: Foreign banks won’t find it easy in India — Financial Times -
• Venezuelan Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Overhaul of Oil Sector — The New York Times Business -

Major companies like UPS and Disney are undergoing strategic shifts and leadership changes, while strong earnings from Verizon and Apple contrast with falling oil profits for Chevron and Exxon Mobil, reflecting diverse market conditions.

• UPS Finance Chief Says Delivery Giant Is Hard at Work Right-Sizing — Wall Street Journal -
• Verizon Posts Strong Subscriber Gains Under New CEO — Wall Street Journal -
• Iger Has Told Associates He Plans to Leave CEO Role Before Contract Expires — Wall Street Journal -

• OnlyFans in Talks to Sell Majority Stake to Investment Firm — Wall Street Journal -
• Tesla’s Model S, Soon to Be History, Changed the Auto Industry — The New York Times Business -
• Hollywood’s North Road Studio Acquired by the European Production Giant Mediawan — The New York Times Business -
• Chevron Points to Venezuela’s Promise as Big Oil Earnings Fall — The New York Times Business -
• Chevron CEO Says It’s Too Early to Determine Venezuela Outlook — Wall Street Journal -
• Charter Mobile, Video Growth Offsets Internet Subscriber Declines — Wall Street Journal -
• Lemonade turns self-driving cars from threat to opportunity — Financial Times -
• Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk — Wall Street Journal -
• Impossible Foods CEO McGuinness to Step Down — Wall Street Journal -
• Colgate Sales Rise, but Consumer Uncertainty Clouds Outlook — Wall Street Journal -
• American Express Revenue Rises as High-Income Consumers Keep Spending — Wall Street Journal -
• Pennsylvania Wins Bid for Eli Lilly Weight-Loss Drug Factory — Wall Street Journal -
• First Brands financier Raistone prepares wind-down — Financial Times -
• How many cups of coffee does Starbucks’ Brian Niccol need to sell? — Financial Times -
• Canadian National Railway Profit, Revenue Rise — Wall Street Journal -
• Church & Dwight Logs Sales Growth — Wall Street Journal -
• The End of the Model S Is the Start of a New Tesla — Wall Street Journal -
• Air Products Posts Higher Profit, Revenue on Pricing — Wall Street Journal -
• Swatch Shares Jump After Return to Sales Growth, Upbeat Guidance — Wall Street Journal -
• LG Electronics Reports First Net Loss in a Year — Wall Street Journal -
• Cracker Barrel Wants Its Staff to Eat One Thing on Work Trips: Cracker Barrel — Wall Street Journal -
• Bosch Expects Market Challenges to Remain This Year — Wall Street Journal -
• Can Josh D’Amaro Break Disney’s Succession Curse? — The New York Times Business -
• Adidas Shares Gain After Buyback Plan, Revenue Rise — Wall Street Journal -
• The GameStop CEO Has an Audacious Plan to Clinch His $35 Billion Payday — Wall Street Journal -
• Apple’s blockbuster iPhone sales power record $144bn quarter — Financial Times -
• Washington Post Plans Cuts to Reshape Newsroom — The New York Times Business -
• Deckers Third-Quarter Sales Rise on Demand for Hoka — Wall Street Journal -
• HSBC targets Hong Kong IPOs after missing out on listings boom — Financial Times -

The latest release of Epstein files revealed controversial details, alongside a significant settlement for Uber Eats delivery workers and ongoing legal challenges regarding corporate accountability.

• What We Know So Far About the Latest Release of Epstein Files — Wall Street Journal -
• Epstein emails claim Bill Gates hid STD from wife after sex with ‘Russian girls’ — Financial Times -
• Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty, US judge rules — Financial Times -

• Uber Eats Ordered to Pay $3.5 Million Over NYC Delivery Worker Pay — Wall Street Journal -
• Opinion | E-Ledgers Put Corporate Climate Accountability at Risk — Wall Street Journal -
• Labour lacks the data and modelling to justify its judicial reforms — Financial Times -
• BDO hit with £80mn negligence claim by NMCN administrators — Financial Times -

Google's battle against AI secrets theft, the discontinuation of Tesla's Model S, and the rise of Chinese EVs underscore the rapid pace of change and competition in the tech sector.

• The memory market melt-up is only getting wilder — Financial Times -
• Meta, Microsoft and the tyranny of small differences — Financial Times -
• OpenAI’s too-big-to-fail fundraising — Financial Times -

• California Jury Convicts Ex-Google Engineer of Stealing AI Secrets — The New York Times Business -
• I Test Drove a Chinese EV. Now I Don’t Want to Buy American Cars Anymore. — Wall Street Journal -

Major US companies are preparing for significant layoffs, signaling a cooling jobs market influenced by AI investments, while the adoption of four-day workweeks is gaining silent traction among employees.

• Should I hire someone with designs on my job? — Financial Times -
• Big US companies set to lay off at least 52,000 workers as jobs market cools — Financial Times -
• The employees secretly working a four-day week — Financial Times -

Popular food delivery apps are reshaping mealtime habits, individuals are seeking tips for managing credit card interest rates, and the passing of 'Produce Pete' Napolitano marked the end of an era for a culinary celebrity.

• ‘Produce Pete’ Napolitano, a Fruit and Vegetable Celebrity, Dies at 80 — The New York Times Business -
• How Strong Is Your Financial Knowledge? Take Our Quiz. — The New York Times Business -
• Ronnie Scott’s has had a revamp – take a first look — Financial Times -

• Protein With a Side of Protein: Restaurants Change Up Menus to Lure Customers — Wall Street Journal -
• John Grisham Details the Routine That Has Churned Out Bestsellers for 40 Years — Wall Street Journal -
• How DoorDash and Other Food Delivery Apps Are Reshaping Mealtime in the U.S. — The New York Times Business -
• Tips for Lowering Your Credit Card Interest Rate — The New York Times Business -
• Your ‘Safe’ Stock Funds May Be Riskier Than You Think — The New York Times Business -
• ‘Nothing Random’ Review: He Was His Own Bestseller — Wall Street Journal -
• Celebrating the sweet taste of spring at Quebec’s sugar shacks — Financial Times -

Discussions on housing prices and rental reforms underscore domestic economic challenges, while the Royal Mail faces scrutiny over delivery delays affecting citizens.

• For UK growth, look to the Andys — Financial Times -
• A Challenge for Britain’s Royal Mail: Proving It Can Deliver the Mail — The New York Times Business -
• London’s high house prices need ‘market adjustment’, says minister — Financial Times -

• Anomaly in UK rental reforms would leave thousands paying stamp duty — Financial Times -