Also in this newsletter: Is India’s stock market run waning and some New Year’s Eve party stats
Also in today’s newsletter, South Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon in court and Alibaba agrees to sell stake in Sun Art Retail
Ten topical questions to test your news nous
The spending review, an industrial strategy and housing present big challenges for the government
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘terrorism’ in New Orleans and the business trends to watch in 2025
The sweeping, costly reforms needed to relieve overcrowded jails will test Labour’s resolve in persuading the public
Plus Merton allocation, and the ‘magic’ GDP growth rate
The issues facing private equity, dealmaking, corporate Japan and beyond
New mayoral planning abilities could drive growth but cause political pain — while funding remains another blocker
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump backs Mike Johnson for Speaker and what foreign allies are saying about Marco Rubio
The year no longer appears likely to bring leading economies into a steady state
Also in today’s newsletter, China-linked hack on US Treasury and FT writers’ 2025 forecasts
From private schools to academies, here are some of the groups Labour faces alienating or allying with in 2025
Also in this newsletter: health insurers’ claims record, and how Rishad Premji stays sharp
How Trade Secrets covered the events of the year just gone
Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea orders airline industry investigation and the year of democracy in charts
Rules governing US representatives are better equipped at closing opportunities for corruption
Trump returns to the White House, Germany chooses its next chancellor and pressure on Macron
Also in today’s newsletter, Israel strikes Yemen and Biden’s cleantech legacy
Country enters 2025 tackling a web of regulations, political divisions and unfulfilled investment hopes
Twelve topical questions to test your news nous
Also in today’s newsletter, deal drought squeezes private equity payouts and why Canadians are steering clear of ice hockey
Also in today’s newsletter, picks for France’s new cabinet, and Russian cargo ship sinks in the Mediterranean Sea
Historical trends point to recurring wins for the Tories and the importance of party leaders in shaping the contest
Also in this newsletter: Nandan Nilekani’s productivity tip, and my favourites from 2024
