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January 05, 2026

‘A warning not an insult’: US doubles down on criticism of Europe

Forecast of Europe’s ‘civilisational erasure’ was part of call for pro-growth reform, says Trump officialDonald Trump’s administration has doubled...

December 31, 2025

Eurostar disruption: Channel tunnel partially reopens but ‘significant’ delays ongoing – as it happened

Eurostar ‘strongly advise’ passengers to postpone journeys after problem with overhead power supply in Channel tunnel and a failed Le Shuttle...

December 29, 2025

Influx of cheap Chinese imports could drive down UK inflation, economists say

As Trump’s tariffs take effect, Britain is likely alternative destination for cars, telecoms and sound equipment

December 09, 2025

China’s record trade surplus reveals its biggest strength – and hidden weakness

Booming Chinese exports have driven trade surplus past $1tn but also reveal the extent of country’s reliance on foreign marketsA boom in exports that...

December 03, 2025

EU looks at legally forcing industries to reduce purchases from China

Commission unveils €3bn strategy to de-risk and diversify supply chains for critical rare earth metals and elements

November 23, 2025

China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice

Despite the US’s economic success, income inequality remains breathtaking. But this is no glitch - it’s the systemThe Chinese did rather well in the...

October 31, 2025

Era of free trade and investment is over, Canada’s PM tells Apec summit

Mark Carney warns Asia-Pacific leaders global economy undergoing profound change, as China’s president mounts defence of free tradeThe Canadian prime...

October 12, 2025

China warns US of retaliation over Trump’s 100% tariffs threat

Beijing says it will act if US president doesn’t stand down, while investors brace for trade war turmoilBeijing has told the US it will retaliate if

September 15, 2025

Chinese economy weakens as consumer spending and factory output slows

Economists split on need for new Beijing stimulus amid headwinds from Trump tariffs and crisis-hit property sector

August 12, 2025

The UK labour market is cooling but this is a slowdown, not a collapse

The NICs rise, tariffs and weak consumer spending have hit firms but there are crumbs of comfort for the chancellor

August 12, 2025

Trump’s China trade truce extension spurs market rally

Bourses in Australia and Japan hit record highs as hopes grow of trade deal within latest 90-day pause

August 07, 2025

Reeves and Starmer to roll the pitch for tax rises in a difficult autumn budget

Exclusive: The Guardian has been told that discussions about increases include a near-certain gambling levyThe chancellor and prime minister will...

Economics Articles

‘A warning not an insult’: US doubles down on criticism of Europe

Eurostar disruption: Channel tunnel partially reopens but ‘significant’ delays ongoing – as it happened

Influx of cheap Chinese imports could drive down UK inflation, economists say

China’s record trade surplus reveals its biggest strength – and hidden weakness

EU looks at legally forcing industries to reduce purchases from China

China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice

Era of free trade and investment is over, Canada’s PM tells Apec summit

China warns US of retaliation over Trump’s 100% tariffs threat

Chinese economy weakens as consumer spending and factory output slows

The UK labour market is cooling but this is a slowdown, not a collapse

Trump’s China trade truce extension spurs market rally

Reeves and Starmer to roll the pitch for tax rises in a difficult autumn budget