Summers, Epstein and the future of the Democratic party
This is a moment to rethink economic policymaking in America
Chinese exporters charge Russia more for war supplies as sanctions bite
Price increases show that western restrictions are limiting Moscow’s capabilities, Bank of Finland research finds
Radiohead rework their songbook in inventive ways at London’s O2 Arena
There are no new songs but, unlike contemporaries Oasis, the quintet’s European tour is not driven by nostalgia
Muscly people show slower brain ageing, study finds
Research highlights possible drawback of muscle mass loss through use of GLP-1 anti-obesity drugs
Coming soon: The Wolf-Krugman Exchange: One year of Trump
Martin Wolf and Paul Krugman assess the effects of the president’s second term
The G20 has a mission but not a role
An institution that relied on principled co-operation was always going to stumble
Bodhana, 10, wins UK Women’s Blitz Championship
Puzzle: find the England international’s winning move
Bryan Cranston is superb in a stupendously well-acted All My Sons
Ivo van Hove’s production of Arthur Miller’s play at Wyndham’s Theatre, London, lays bare the American dream
How China made cities less noisy
Electric vehicles, noise-reducing surfaces and no-honking zones are dampening the din of Beijing
Novo Nordisk shares slump after drug failure in Alzheimer’s trial
Outcome is blow to one of Europe’s largest listed companies
Bayer soars on promising trial results for stroke prevention drug
Findings are respite for German conglomerate facing sliding sales of blockbuster drugs and US legal challenges
Amazon’s X-energy gets backing from Jane Street as investors bet big on nuclear
Reactor developer closes fundraising round as markets expect atomic energy will power the AI boom
Maybe the S&P 500 will triple?
Stephen Miran’s old shop reckons that stocks are ‘not even close’ to a bubble
US and Ukraine report progress in talks on peace plan
Proposal has been pared back from 28 points to 19
Israel kills top Hizbollah commander in Beirut strike
Raid is first on Lebanese capital since June and puts further strain on year-long ceasefire
Affordability is Trump’s problem now
Like every president, he will have to own the political consequences of rising prices
UK life insurers clear stress tests as private capital influx raises concerns
Sector deemed resilient even as a wave of investment raises fears over future vulnerability
Luxury group Zegna elevates CFO as it plans fourth-generation succession
Family-controlled business moves to avoid problems that other fashion houses have faced
FirstFT: US and Ukraine report progress on peace plan
Also in today’s newsletter, BHP rules out bid for smaller rival Anglo American, and the FT launches its seasonal appeal
Law firm Cohen & Gresser in talks to sell stake to private equity
New York firm that represented Sam Bankman-Fried and Ghislaine Maxwell would be among first to bring in investors
The booming Moomin mug mania
How Tove Jansson’s quirky creatures conquered the kitchen cupboard
US criminal immigration cases overtake drug and fraud prosecutions
Threefold increase comes as Trump reshapes law enforcement, FT analysis of court filings shows
Business secretary seeks to reassure executives over UK labour reforms
CBI employers’ group has urged ministers to rethink ‘damaging’ worker rights legislation
Israel defence minister freezes military appointments in October 7 dispute
Blame game for 2023 Hamas attack erupts as protesters call for Netanyahu to take responsibility