City rift opens up over the ringfencing of UK banks
Barclays CEO’s defence of regulation contrasts with calls for reform by other senior bankers
Bankers who lament ringfencing should watch what they wish for
Deregulation could open door for big American rivals to invest in nascent UK lending operations
High mortgage rates and tariff uncertainty drag on US housing market
Trump’s trade wars and federal job cuts lead to stagnation during what should be peak selling season
Private equity’s best days are over, says Egyptian billionaire Sawiris
Buyout firms’ difficulties in securing exits and distributing cash to investors are leading to mounting frustration
The Invisible Economy
Understanding the forces shaping our digital future.
Would the Housing Crisis Ease if Boomers Rented Out Their Empty Rooms?
Millions of single-family homes are underused, on spacious lots. Refitting them for “roommate houses” or backyard cottages could make a difference.
Mission impossible? Abel’s tricky task leading Berkshire after Buffett
Handpicked successor inherits record cash pile — but will be scrutinised more than ‘Oracle of Omaha’
‘People Who Are Salaried Are Crying’: Taxes on Workers Add to Debt Misery
Increased payroll taxes are one element of a desperate bid in Kenya to keep the government running and pay off the country’s foreign creditors.
Why the ECB is telling staff it’s time to move
Central bank wants employees to swap roles at a faster pace
Struggle intensifies in Lebanon over IMF-sponsored bank reforms
Opponents of clean-up plan target MPs and activists with barrage of media and legal attacks
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