Long-term yields ticked up after president nominated former governor to lead US central bank
Platinum also plummets as Trump picks Warsh as next Fed chair
Stocks, bonds and currencies have all soared as dollar weakness puts focus on fundamentals
Equity portfolio could lose a quarter in event of extreme weather and shed more than half from AI boom collapse
Correlation with equity benchmarks hits highest in at least five years, raising concerns over performance during downturns
Stock exchange head also resigns following downgrade warnings from index compiler MSCI
Trump’s choice of chair will shift from Powell’s data-dependent approach to policy
The implications of Trump’s choice for markets and economies
The ascent of Druckonomics
Few investors want to it seems, but those who do need to be careful
DIMM the lights and draw the curtains
Drop comes after gold and other precious metals sold off sharply
Harsh winter and policy changes push prices to 10-month high
Latest commentary details ambitions for ‘powerful currency’ to play a greater role in trade and forex
Government drive comes as schemes in EU’s second-biggest retirement system reassess US exposure
Volatility of the precious metals presents risks and big rewards for Manhattan’s no-nonsense jewellers
The nutrient is popping up in everything from Starbucks lattes to Doritos and bottled water
Mediterranean-focused group points to shift from renewables in Greece, Italy and Cyprus
Unpacking the dramatic rallies in gold, silver and copper
Washington lobbies African nation to award sale of copper and cobalt producer to consortium led by US group Virtus
Jim Logothetis oversaw Big Four firm’s relationships with big clients including Coca-Cola and Fiat Chrysler
President announces former Fed governor as his nominee to succeed Jay Powell
If the US currency continues to slide with cuts in interest rates, countries will be forced to take action
Earlier statement that listed CEO as UAE resident had prompted concern among British regulators
Long-running legal dispute began in 2023 after Swiss trading house discovered fake nickel cargoes
Supermajor to focus on boosting production from existing operations rather than fast-track expansion, says finance chief
Plus, Jay Powell and dollar hedging
Tussles over what to put on euro banknotes are symbolic of deeper dysfunction
Private capital group’s president Jonathan Gray tells the FT: ‘The deal environment feels like it has hit escape velocity’
Lender ‘maniacally focused’ on rebuilding investment bank in one of its home markets
Crude exports to Havana are drying up, according to Kpler, amid US blockade of Venezuela and pressure on Mexico
Treasury issues ‘general licence’ that will allow American groups to purchase and resell the South American country’s oil
Software group pulls Nasdaq lower after reporting 66% year-on-year surge in data centre costs
Volatile trading session sees precious metals give up early gains
Is the world finally moving away from the greenback?
Patrick and Edward James accused of fraudulently obtaining billions of dollars from lenders in New York federal case