Finance minister says QIA aims to identify opportunities as asset prices plunge

Pompeo insists Washington is still participant of accord despite 2018 withdrawal

World’s largest container shipping group may use strengthened balance sheet to swoop

Postponement comes as Swedish group wins 5G core contract after Chinese rival blocked on security concerns 

US car rental group backed by billionaire Carl Icahn extends crucial payment deadline

French high-speed rail maker looks to bulk up in face of Chinese competition

Awarding of franchises allows skeleton services to continue on Southeastern and Great Western lines

Support for five networks around England follows coronavirus rescue packages for bus and train sectors

Israeli leader returns for fifth term as prime minister as head of emergency coalition 

Agreement raises spending by $320bn but has limited offsetting budget cuts

Many in Washington say Trump’s mini-deal with Beijing was a vehicle for political boasts

If ever there was a word that needed to be retired it's 'retirement'. The kind of images this word conjures up is sunny beaches and no longer having to set an alarm clock, or a stressful feeling about how much longer you will need to work to afford such a lifestyle. This week author Don Ezra talks to FT Money editor Claer Barrett about how best to get to and enjoy what used to be called retirement. Next up, if you're heading off on holiday soon then listen to our top tips on how to get the best deal on your holiday money. 

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President urged to secure rescue deal as economy ‘on verge of collapse’

Middle-income countries plead for assistance as investors face pressure to negotiate

English football’s top division wrote to US government over Saudi’s alleged illegal screening of matches

Office group founder files lawsuit over largest investor’s decision to pull out of $3bn tender offer

Revised terms draw support from some creditors in key test before government debt crunch

Governors seize on criticisms of president over lack of coronavirus stimulus

Jeremy Corbyn defends party's processes for dealing with racism after Ephraim Mirvis's criticism. Conservatives put opposition to independence at heart of Scottish campaign. Sterling slips as Labour makes inroads on Tories' polling lead.

The two members have proposed tougher enforcement of environmental and labour standards

German media group Axel Springer is seeking to go private with the help of US investor KKR. Katie Martin discusses what both sides stand to gain from the move with Arash Massoudi and Tobias Buck.

Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor, Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Arash Massoudi, corporate finance and deals editor, and Tobias Buck, Berlin correspondent.

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Concerns about maritime security in the Gulf are rising as relations between Iran and the west deteriorate over the slow breakdown of the nuclear deal struck by Tehran and world powers in 2015. Iran’s economy has been badly hit by the re-imposition of US sanctions, and in response, Iran says it is no longer sticking to agreed limits on its enriched uranium stockpile. Tom O’Sullivan discusses whether the deal can be saved with Michael Peel in Brussels, Najmeh Bozorgmehr in Tehran and Middle East editor Andrew England.

Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor, Tom O’Sullivan, deputy analysis editor, Michael Peel, European diplomatic correspondent, Najmeh Bozorgmehr, Tehran correspondent, and Andrew England, Middle East editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Saudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco is making a high stakes investment in India as the world’s largest crude oil exporter seeks to deepen its ties with the fastest growing energy consumer. Tom O’Sullivan discusses the proposed investment, announced by Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, with Benjamin Parkin and Anjli Raval.

Contributors: Tom O’Sullivan, deputy analysis editor, Benjamin Parkin, Mumbai correspondent, and Anjli Raval, senior energy correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Partnership that would prioritise UK could produce 100m doses by year-end if treatment is effective

Federal Trade Commission votes 3-2 to approve tie-up between makers of Botox and Humira

One of the first large acquisitions to be agreed since coronavirus pandemic rocked global markets

Potential cost cuts should not be used as justification for a UK telecoms tie-up

Acquisition allows group to build bigger share of the $6.6tn-a-day market

London bourse’s transformative acquisition is facing more scrutiny than expected

John Malone shows his adroitness in deal between Liberty Global and Telefónica

Small-cap stocks underperformed large-caps throughout the bear market and rally

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

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

Hedge fund billionaire cites Silver Lake-backed company’s reliance on international travel

Work in the sector slows at fastest rate since financial crisis

Combination of O2 and Virgin Media set to transform British telecoms market

O2 and Virgin Media’s £31bn merger is one of the biggest examples of virtual dealmaking during pandemic

Citigroup was biggest lender but Deutsche, Barclays and SocGen are also on the hook

New Sipp dealing account has no annual management fee

Scottish Power has launched a new energy plan that allows customers to fix their bills

Lowest five-year fix in UK history

First-time buyers receive £600 cashback if they save for 10 out of 12 months before taking out a Halifax mortgage

Read the small print on ‘free’ offer

Timely relaunch allows savers to keep pace with the rising cost of living

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New York company wins bidding against Kerry for nutrition and biosciences unit

US flavouring group seeks first-mover advantage with purchase of nutrition venture

The UK should not agree to proposals to stagger the talks, with fish as part of the first course

On the heels of a spate of reports over the weekend, today Intel confirmed its latest move to grow its automotive division. The chip giant is acquiring Moovit, an Israeli startup previously backed by Intel that analyses urban traffic patterns and provides transportation recommendations with a specific focus on public transit. The deal values Moovit at […]