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FINANCIAL TIMES
Sunday, 11 May 2025
 
 
 

World News

 
 
 
India and Pakistan’s fragile ceasefire holds after alleged breaches
 
President Trump claims credit for halt in fighting, but both countries claim violations and differ on what was agreed
 
 
Why can’t more financial heavyweights write letters like Warren Buffett?
 
Everyone loves the annual missives from Berkshire Hathaway’s boss, but others cannot or will not replicate them
 
 
Latin America wary of US trade backlash as it builds relations with China
 
Colombian plan to join Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative triggers threat from Washington
 
 
The Iranian war veteran leading nuclear talks with the US
 
Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has become one of the most influential people in the Islamic republic
 
 
Donald Trump has shaken Europe out of ‘lethargic’ habits, says DWS chief
 
Stefan Hoops says trade war has triggered long overdue spending push on the continent
 
 
 

Markets

 
 
 
Energy prices push chemicals groups to explore exit from Europe
 
Saudi Arabia’s Sabic hires advisers to look at options as competitiveness of the sector comes under pressure
 
 
Funds for wealthy investors snap up expensive private equity stakes
 
Demand from retail funds has allowed big institutions to sell buyout stakes at attractive prices despite industry slump
 
 
Rush of copper to US because of tariff threat creates shortages in continental Europe
 
Region’s spot market hit by lack of the red metal for immediate delivery, pushing up premiums on top of benchmark LME prices
 
 
US military leaders wade into fight over tax breaks for critical minerals
 
Fight is underscoring scrambled political alliances surrounding Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act
 
 
Rachel Reeves prepares to launch Isa review
 
Treasury to begin consultation as UK chancellor looks to encourage savers to invest in domestic stocks
 
 
 

Companies

 
 
 
Insurers launch cover for losses caused by AI chatbot errors
 
Policies will pay out for costs such as legal fees and court damages if AI tools underperform
 
 
LLM vs LLB: the case for junior lawyers is undermined by AI
 
Artificial intelligence will require its own rule book — a fundamental role for humans to undertake
 
 
Will Universal’s Epic keep the ride going for US theme parks?
 
Industry fears rise over culture wars and geopolitics weighing on ticket sales at Comcast and rival Disney
 
 
Australian wine giant spies Americas opportunity from Donald Trump’s tariffs
 
Newly formed Vinarchy expects growth in Canada and Latin America as US brands fall out of favour
 
 
Roll out the barrel: Scotch makers toast UK trade deal with India
 
Agreement will halve tariffs on whisky into world’s biggest export market by volume for the spirit
 
 
 

Opinion

 
 
 
Life is too important not to laugh at it
 
Humourlessness and pomposity aren’t always the best antidotes to buffoonery and despotism
 
 
 
 
 
 
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