Weak US economic data could push Fed into making rapid interest rate cuts
High-yield savings and caution over market volatility and economic sentiment have left up to $1.5tn out of the market
Nasdaq falls into correction as traders bet Federal Reserve will have to cut rates more rapidly
People’s Bank of China struggles to convince traders that market is overheating
Investors balk at steep valuations amid modest corporate outlooks and bets rise on Fed rate cuts
Lacklustre Chinese demand helps push copper down around 20% from record high, while other base metals and corn also fall
Speed and ferocity of Tokyo market correction is eye-catching
A mysterious breach of a small bank in Arkansas shows fintech needs to focus more on its plumbing
Investors taking a bet on global equities are very reliant on profit forecasts for a handful of companies
A bigger rate cut than the Fed envisages may be warranted in September
Share certificates, company reports on paper and annual general meetings have distinct advantages
Australian group’s quick second deal for US assets comes as Nassef Sawiris continues with OCI break-up plan
And US credit creation
Plus, cash piles up, investing in classic cars, and school’s out for summer
Asset managers fret over lost gains as investor cash piles up on the sidelines
Analysts say new techniques could double production of key battery material and have similar impact to shale on oil sector
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
US-based Albemarle cuts expansion plans amid struggles for processor of key mineral for electric cars
Environment minister Marina Silva says alleged criminal schemes in Amazon could harm reputation of credits
Investors have found a cheaper way to play the market’s hot new obsession
Infrastructure and building-related stocks advance on hopes Labour policies will spur growth
Move would cement the fintech’s status as Europe’s most valuable start-up
Plus, updates on ether ETFs and Bybit
Relocation is the latest in a wave of defections from companies lured to Lone Star State by lower taxes and lighter regulation
New initiative is welcome, but green investment in emerging markets needs to reach far greater scale
Delay of arbitration hearing until next year exacerbates tensions between leading US oil companies
Viktor Orbán’s government defies EU pressure to reduce reliance on fossil fuel from Moscow
What started as a characteristically bold scheme came crashing down after a startling series of setbacks
FTSE 100 group resumes dividend for first time in five years
Vehicles’ relatively high management fees are still cheaper than average charged by funds of funds
French bank seeks greater scale for its investment business
European Commission rejects complaints that Ukrainian sanctions on Lukoil threaten security of supply
Facebook and Instagram’s parent company earnings show strength in core advertising business