Some officials are using Covid-19 to jump on the neoliberal-bashing bandwagon

Stimulant given as ‘likely’ reason for lower infections but authorities stress health risks

First country to get a vaccine could have an economic as well as a health advantage

State-backed utility under pressure as it plans to invest in new coal mines

If lenders maintain support, the company’s balance sheet may not need an urgent fix

British and American consumers are unlikely to ‘spend, spend, spend’ after the lockdowns

Customers and investors may appear immune to staff complaints but regulators have not lost interest

The FT analyses the scale of outbreaks and the number of deaths around the world

Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

Two experts debate the long-term impact on inflation of the Covid-19 rescue packages

Pandemic combined with collapsing oil prices spells real hardship

Being ‘guided by the science’ does not mean hiding behind it

Investors are looking to the future, but should beware of over-optimism

Regulators must ensure that lenders’ defences are sufficiently robust

Potential adversaries could seek to exploit vulnerabilities triggered by pandemic, warn analysts

Tetra Pak’s innovation overtook the glass bottle but it needs to be improved

The biggest brand launch since the Pink Lady is changing the nature of the fruit

Destocking is at an end and global consumption is expected to rise this year

Liberty Steel to modernise European plants in effort to become carbon neutral

Thousands of jobs at risk as coronavirus pandemic leads to a fall-off in demand

Chinese producer moves to offload some of its majority holding in Australia’s Greenbushes project

Shareholders’ incentives can make them more long-termist than company managers

If stimulus is well targeted, Boris Johnson’s government may achieve something of elegance

Canadian group makes all-stock proposal public after talks fail to get off ground

State utility Eskom removed power to stave off grid collapse

Pretoria has waived rules that prevented mining groups generating electricity for their own use

Neal Froneman highlights ‘lowest payback period’ after £285m purchase

Move could pave way for company to shift primary listing to London

Investors fret over the level of economic stimulus Washington is likely to provide

‘There are no warranties when you take on an insolvent company’

From hedge fund manager to making children’s festive dreams come true

We grew too fast, but came back stronger

Move by UK group will put pressure on other insurers to follow suit 

Company to refund fraction of policy premiums to reflect reduction in driving  

Insurers have been urged by regulators to reconsider shareholder payments during lockdown

Government must prioritise getting the young back to work

Sensible and targeted state intervention can help capitalism to thrive post-crisis

How will your retirement finances change BC and AC — before and after coronavirus?

Court rules government guidance that bans boycotts against foreign countries is unlawful

Sharp falls across financial markets in March have caused large drop in aggregate funded ratio

Editor who raised the profile of the Financial Times’ coverage in Japan

She turned the agency into a diplomatic and moral force

A nationalist who could temper his dogma and made his presence felt across the globe

Homeworking prompts decline in demand for consumer group’s skin and haircare products

If anything, it’s only made the most coveted more sought after, as online sellers adapt to cater for their clientele.

Billionaire CQS trader hurt by exposure to default-ridden energy sector

Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

Why, from an investment perspective, Covid-19 suppression is the equivalent of kicking the can down the road.

Work in the sector slows at fastest rate since financial crisis