New Brexit checks ‘pose existential threat’ to UK fruit and flower growers Exclusive: NFU warns blanket import checks from April could fuel long delays and damage future crops
Globalisation is not dead, but it is fading: ‘glocalisation’ is becoming the new mantra Industrial policy such as a green growth plan is no longer a dirty word as nations realise shorter supply chains and a strategic state role are necessary
Casting their shadow: how Trump, Putin and AI dominated talk at Davos Neither man was present at World Economic Forum where Labour impressed global business chiefs
Geopolitical tensions and AI dominate start of World Economic Forum Ukraine, Middle East and Taiwan overshadow annual meeting at Davos, with artificial intelligence also high on agenda
Red Sea threat lays bare economic risks ahead of US and UK elections Panic is confined to media headlines for now but Britain is as addicted as ever to Asian imports
Climate, chaos and war fill a doomy agenda at Davos The World Economic Forum has already wrestled with pandemic and recession, but the troubles keep coming
Oil prices hit $80 a barrel as fears grow over Red Sea disruption to trade Experts warn of economic impact of sustained shipping attacks and Middle East tensions
Global trade falls amid Houthi attacks on merchant ships in Red Sea Maersk boss says it could take months before trade route is safe to traverse
AI-driven misinformation ‘biggest short-term threat to global economy’ World Economic Forum highlights risk of election interference in year UK and US go to polls
Risk of financial ‘wasted decade’ for poor countries, World Bank warns Global economy set to slow for third year in 2024, with poor countries especially hard hit, body says
Global finances: what does 2024 hold in store for major economies and markets? From a potential roaring 20s in the markets to recession fears in the UK, here’s our look ahead to the year in finance
Why is Germany’s economy struggling – and can the government fix it? As railway staff, lorry drivers, farmers and others threaten to strike, we examine the challenges the country faces
Global economy faces period of prolonged weakness, UN warns Secretary general urges countries to increase investment to avoid falling behind on climate action and sustainable development
The world economy is in crisis again. If we look back 80 years, we might be able to fix it The historic Bretton Woods summit shaped a golden era of growth. This year’s G20 could be our equivalent, says academic and economist Michael Jacobs
Six things to watch in 2024 global economy, from tax cuts to AI The Israel-Hamas war could broaden, and many developing countries are on a path to crisis