Lenders compete to attract depositors’ cash in hunt for cheaper and more stable sources of funding
But when it comes to fluency, can Duolingo trump an experienced and dedicated teacher?
More Americans are falling behind on their car payments and near-prime borrowers are the worst hit
Japanese financial groups have been beefing up their US presence
Disrupters’ plans to take on established institutions fizzle out after rise in funding costs
The banking turmoil has put the spotlight on the commercial real estate loan market
After the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and others, the FT has analysed more than 100 institutions to identify those that are the biggest cause for concern
Theft is not the only cause of inventory losses but can be a handy scapegoat for poor operational decisions
Joe Biden has made promoting competition and consumer protection one of his top priorities
Studies suggest multilingualism boosts output but that language proficiency deteriorates with each generation
At a time of intense competition, expanding access to affordable credit makes good business sense
Inflation means consumers are spending more on basic necessities and cutting back on clothing and home furnishings
Market interventions have created a new generation of retailers unable to cover their debt-servicing costs
Sterling stays steady despite British political turmoil
Higher consumer spending is also being driven by higher prices for fuel and everyday goods
US haulage drivers are in short supply and salaries are rising in an effort to fill staffing gaps
Low pay rates have contributed to labour instability as company struggles to hire and retain workers
Wild price swings suggest those who publicly opt in to digital currencies are those who can afford to
Flush with excess capital and record share prices, Canadian banks are seeking to extend their presence in the US
American Airlines | Neste | Taylor Wimpey | Amazon | Uber | Roku | Trump Spac
Company unable to parlay insights from American obsession with real estate listings into profits from speculation
Easing of entry restrictions has led to surge in bookings but airlines now face new problems
Chinese banks | US property | AutoStore | Amazon | Polestar | Ford | Netflix
Largest regional lenders have all made moves and remaining smaller targets are not as attractive
Sector’s future depends on whether people continue to use their cars heavily when offices reopen
