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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Most British companies would withstand sharply higher tariffs even if their earnings fell 10 per cent and their borrowing costs surged, according to the Bank of England’s assessment of risks from US President Donald Trump’s trade war.“Despite some pockets of vulnerability, UK corporates would, in aggregate, be able to service their debts even in the face of further global shocks such as lower global demand and supply,” the BoE said in its latest financial stability report published on Wednesday.UK companies that are…

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In this special feature, Gulf Business recognises the 30 most influential CEOs across the MENA region. These business leaders are driving innovation, accelerating growth, and reshaping industries through bold strategies and decisive leadership. Our editorial team followed a structured and transparent methodology to curate this list. Each CEO leads an organisation with a strong regional presence, consistent business performance, and a visible brand footprint across MENA and beyond. The evaluation considered several key factors, including leadership during challenging periods, long-term strategic vision, industry influence, and public visibility through media and thought leadership. Representing a wide spectrum of sectors such as…

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Donald Trump’s vow to impose 50 per cent tariffs on copper imports left the market for the world’s most important industrial metal reeling on Wednesday.“Today we’re doing copper,” Trump said before a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, adding he believed the tariffs would be 50 per cent.Although US prices for the red metal spiked after his comments, the global price for copper on the London Metal Exchange sank on Wednesday, on expectations that tariffs would ultimately reduce demand for the metal.“Eventually physical demand growth for copper worldwide will come under pressure, as downstream players seek to defer consumption,” said commodities analyst…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has reportedly filed confidentially for an IPO in Hong Kong. That’s not surprising — it’s been working on a listing for nearly three years. What’s notable is the apparent strategy. According to MainFT, the move is meant to pressure the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority into accepting China-approved risk disclosure language for a potential London listing.As MainFT reports (with Alphaville’s emphasis added below):Shein has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong as the online fast-fashion retailer…

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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK energy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Ministers are poised to drop a controversial plan to split Britain’s wholesale electricity market into different geographical zones in a move that could lead to the south of England paying more for power than Scotland, following several months of intense debate. Energy secretary Ed Miliband has recommended to ministers that the government should not adopt the so-called zonal pricing scheme, officials said. His recommendation has been circulated to senior colleagues under a Whitehall consultation process called a “write-round”. The decision follows warnings from…

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