US secretary of state says there is ‘overwhelming evidence’ Edmundo González won the most votes
Most complex east-west exchange in decades was almost scuppered by death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny
Russia, US and other countries exchange 26 prisoners in largest transfer since the cold war
The former president has been inept in responding to Kamala Harris’s rapid elevation
Relocation is the latest in a wave of defections from companies lured to Lone Star State by lower taxes and lighter regulation
For all its power, American influence is decidedly limited. But limited is not the same as non-existent
Share certificates, company reports on paper and annual general meetings have distinct advantages
For years, the process for developing and testing new drugs has focused disproportionately on male bodies — to the detriment of female patients
Democrat’s polling strength has also been underpinned by jump in support among the young and voters of colour
Officials to assess possible impact on bloc’s trade and defence policies if former president returns to White House
A bigger rate cut than the Fed envisages may be warranted in September
As forecasters are finding, there are few reliable fundamentals in US politics in 2024
Beijing’s diplomatic offensive against US posture seen as blunting criticism of its own arms build-up
Investors balk at steep valuations amid modest corporate outlooks and bets rise on Fed rate cuts
Tracking the polls in every state and the possible paths to electoral college victory for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Second-quarter earnings of $1bn missed expectations as hedging costs on floating rate exposure has yet to pay off
Jobs a bad ’un
The rate-cutting cycle is unlikely to be a smooth ride down
How higher rates really can drive higher inflation
Also in today’s newsletter, US faith in democracy is at its lowest point since at least 1985, survey says
This week’s Big Question asks readers: who should Harris pick to join her on the ticket
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Sean Wang’s tale of growing up as a Taiwanese kid in Noughties California is playfully autobiographical
ICI finding stands in contrast to broader narrative of significant outflows from the wrapper
Power brokers from firms including Paul Weiss and Cravath launch mass fundraising effort for vice-president