Markets at record highs amid rising optimism of a pandemic recovery

Investors bet Covid vaccines and stimulus measures will propel economy forward in 2021

UK and US close to deal on cutting tariffs, says White House trade chief

Talks on reducing charges on items such as Scotch whisky follow UK move to drop levy on Boeing

Swedish chain says it is struggling to meet demand and apologises to customers

The former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says his country’s trade deal with the EU is ‘not one Britain would want, frankly’

Millions forced to do without or pay for services as funding fails to adequately shore up healthcare systems, report finds

Thinktank says Brexit represents double threat to UK growth

Markets respond as manufacturing in China and South Korea grows at fastest pace in a decade

Despite good vaccine news and price rises, the cartel could still meet a few bumps in the road – some of them of its own making

Opposition party’s ‘disgusting’ protest prompts scuffle in Taipei legislative yuan

Our latest snapshot of key economic indicators shows travel down and inflation up amid double-dip recession

Trade minister Simon Birmingham says the penalties for alleged dumping make the market unviable for Australian exporters

Index rallies by 450 points to close above 30,000 for first time as investors cheer latest vaccine news and prospect of smooth Biden transition

Shutting down tax havens and cancelling debts could pay for the pandemic and more, says author Ben Tippet

Countries emphasise potential for cooperation and future partnerships, which Beijing opposes

Editorial: The decision by both countries’ governments to block a Covid recovery programme for the EU is unjustified and irresponsible