Measures come as Donald Trump offers olive branch to regime in Tehran
US president highlights enduring ‘bonds’ with the kingdom as White House hails pacts worth some $600bn
Ukrainian president puts onus on Russian counterpart to engage in Istanbul
We now seem unable to turn the surplus in some countries into productive investment elsewhere
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders
Chinese president offers greater co-operation with Latin American countries
World’s largest battery maker still a tough sell despite US-China trade deal
European Commission warned that South Korean bidder may have benefited from unfair state subsidies
Lower China tariffs are great news, up to a point
Also in this newsletter: can the EU build a ‘digital Airbus’?
Militant group PKK’s plan to disband could stop bloodshed that killed more than 40,000 — and strengthen Erdo?an
Alternative legal options explored to circumvent Hungarian veto
Record number of small listings comes despite lacklustre market for big public offerings
Global markets advanced yesterday after the world’s two biggest economies reduce punitive levies
US intervention that led to ceasefire left New Delhi worse off, analysts say
Deal stokes optimism among investors that Donald Trump will de-escalate trade war
Also in this newsletter: a good monsoon raises hopes for the economy, and Aalok Shah’s mantra
Secret meeting in IMF basement paved way for tariff deal seen on both sides as a victory
Equities, dollar and oil advance after world’s biggest economies reduce punitive levies
President offered asylum to Afrikaners he says have faced violence and discrimination since end of apartheid
Deal to reduce duties for next 90 days marks first sign of tension easing between the two economic superpowers
Uncertainty around Trump’s trade war has not gone away
Prime minister claims victory after ceasefire but warns New Delhi has ‘only suspended’ military operation
Zelenskyy welcomes prospect of US president participating in event in Istanbul
Gulf state’s offer to replace ageing presidential plane raises ethics concerns
