Microsoft’s AI-fuelled cloud growth fell slightly short of investors’ expectations, the cost of a luxury office space in Miami smashed records, and London’s stock market has fallen behind in mining company listings. Plus, the FT’s Humza Jilani explains how Pakistan’s banks are benefitting from mounting government debt.

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Microsoft shares fall as cloud growth fails to impress Wall Street

Cost of Miami office space hits record high

Pakistan’s banks enjoy soaring profits on interest from mounting government debt

London loses its historic grip on global mining sector listings

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