Time is of the essence in defending Ukraine

Time is of the essence in defending Ukraine

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the War in Ukraine myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The writer is director of the Centre for East European and International Studies (ZOiS), Berlin, and author of ‘Russia’s War against Ukraine’ Time keeps ticking relentlessly. The challenge of …

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The clearest sign of a party pressing self-destruct

The clearest sign of a party pressing self-destruct

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. It is rarely a good plan for political parties to rubbish their record in government, not least because voters might decide to believe them. If you want a leading indicator …

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Solana Can Outperform XRP to Take Top 5 by Market Cap

Solana Can Outperform XRP to Take Top 5 by Market Cap

The sixth largest cryptocurrency Solana (SOL) has all chances to enter the Top 5. Solana is threatening to replace XRP on the list of the major crypto assets by market capitalization. At the time of writing, Solana (SOL) price is $76.91 while its market cap is $32,898,753,885. The market cap …

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UK house prices fall at fastest pace in over a decade

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UK inflation falls to 3.9% in November

UK inflation falls to 3.9% in November

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK inflation myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. UK inflation slowed much more sharply than expected in November to 3.9 per cent, down from 4.6 per cent in October, according to official data that will add to pressure …

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High pay awards likely to keep UK interest rates higher for longer

High pay awards likely to keep UK interest rates higher for longer

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK pay deals are running at levels that will incline the Bank of England to keep interest rates high for longer than other central banks, as employers prepare for a …

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The legal case for seizing Russia’s assets

The legal case for seizing Russia’s assets

After hitting Russia with an unprecedented array of sanctions following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, G7 allies are considering an even more drastic step: spending Moscow’s money. Western nations, including the US, are exploring ways to justify seizing Russian central bank assets that are frozen in the financial system, and …

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Sterling drops after decline in UK inflation

Sterling drops after decline in UK inflation

UK inflation slowed more sharply than expected in November to 3.9 per cent, down from 4.6 per cent the previous month, according to figures that will intensify pressure on the Bank of England to start cutting rates in 2024. The year-on-year rise in the consumer prices index was lower than …

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Alfa Romeo says better quality is boosting profits

Alfa Romeo says better quality is boosting profits

Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato says improved build quality of its vehicles will help boost the brand’s operating margins this year to the tune of several hundred million euros. Mr Imparato told Automotive News Europe this improvement in quality has resulted in reduced warranty costs, citing a 50 per cent …

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