S&P 500 sees one of biggest days since second world war after Trump levies pause – as it happened
Trump claims ‘China wants to make a deal’ after raising tariffs to 125%, while 90-day pause for most countries sparks market surge
I’ve seen many phoney trade wars come and go. This is the real thing
Larry Elliott
This battle between the US and China goes far beyond market turmoil – it has killed off the liberal dream of a borderless world, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
Business live
Donald Trump says he is not looking at pausing tariffs as US markets close after rocky day – as it happened
US president, when asked about considering a pause in global tariffs, says ‘We’re not looking at that’
March 2025
Labour needs an urgent history lesson. Its plans couldn’t fund a war and won’t boost growth
Larry Elliott
What can Canada expect from its next PM? The Mark Carney I knew
Larry Elliott
February 2025
Labour’s aid cuts are morally wrong. Here’s why they make no economic sense either
Larry Elliott
Donald Trump sees his trade war as a show of strength. In fact, it’s the opposite
Larry Elliott
January 2025
The west is already losing the AI arms race
Larry Elliott
Whatever the truth about DeepSeek, China’s tech sector is light years ahead on strategy and investment, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
At Davos, Trump will face a less friendly brand of billionaire – but their dominance is waning
Larry Elliott
These high priests of globalisation are facing the fact that Trump’s tariffs are part of a global shift to protectionism, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
At best, 2025 will be a year of slow economic recovery. As for the worst? Brace yourselves
Larry Elliott
With threats of recession, global fracturing and increasingly angry voters, Labour’s sticky start is unlikely to get any easier, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
December 2024
Germany and France are in crisis – is the next global financial crash brewing?
Larry Elliott
It’s not bigotry to worry about migration – the latest figures tell a complex story
Larry Elliott
November 2024
Signs of cooling UK jobs market could be a headache for Reeves
Economics viewpoint
From Thatcher to Trump and Brexit: my seven lessons learned after 28 years as Guardian economics editor
Larry Elliott
From higher tariffs to lower taxes, will Donald Trump’s economic plan pay off?
Bank of England’s rate caution overshadowed by Trump victory
City analysts overwhelmingly predict Bank of England interest rate cut
Business live
Wall Street hits record high after Trump election win, as US dollar, bitcoin and Tesla shares surge – as it happened
Trump tariffs would halve UK growth and push up prices, says thinktank
Inflation pain helped secure Trump win but his policies mean higher prices