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Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldThe US has said it will not renew Chevron’s oil licence in Venezuela, as Donald Trump’s administration hardens its stance towards President Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian government. The decision, announced by the US state department on Tuesday, follows conflicting messages from senior figures in the Trump administration over Venezuela policy and efforts by the US to secure the release of Americans detained there. “This is the last hurrah here,” Tammy Bruce, the state department spokesperson, told reporters on Tuesday, adding that…

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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Property sector myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.The Duke of Westminster’s property company has reported a surge in profits thanks to fast-rising rents in its vast portfolio of offices, flats and shops in London’s high-end Mayfair and Belgravia neighbourhoods. Grosvenor, which owns £8.2bn of property, said its underlying profit rose 16.5 per cent to £86.4mn last year. The sprawling group controlled by the Grosvenor family, who started developing Mayfair more than 300 years ago, is the largest of several surviving aristocratic estates that own swaths of central London. Its…

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This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Subscribers can sign up to our Asia, Europe/Africa or Americas edition to get the newsletter delivered every weekday morning. Explore all of our newsletters hereGood morning and welcome to FirstFT Asia. In todays’ newsletter:Trump’s growing frustration with PutinMcKinsey’s shrinking headcountThe brewing crisis in US-South Korea relationsUS President Donald Trump has warned Vladimir Putin he is “playing with fire” after Russia launched some of its biggest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine since its full-scale invasion began in early 2022.What Trump said: “What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realise is that if it…

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It’s essential for investors to manage the behavioral impulses that can come from following the market’s ups and downs. Nevertheless, investors seem to have a knack for piling into investments at market tops and selling at the bottoms, whether due to fear of missing out (FOMO) or fear generally. Behavioral finance experts also point to a range of irrational patterns that traders can fall into. Below, we’ll describe the different kinds of investors you might be and then show you how to combat the patterns that lead to emotional investing. Key Takeaways Investing based on emotion (greed or fear) is…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Nvidia’s suppliers are accelerating production of its flagship AI data centre “racks” following a resolution of technical issues that had delayed shipments, as the US chipmaker intensifies its global sales push.The semiconductor giant’s partners — including Foxconn, Inventec, Dell and Wistron — have made a series of breakthroughs that have allowed them to start shipments of Nvidia’s highly anticipated “Blackwell” AI servers, according to several people familiar with developments at the groups.The recent fixes are a boost to chief executive Jensen Huang,…

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Volatility is a reflection of the degree to which price moves. A stock with a price that fluctuates wildly, hitting new highs and lows or moving erratically, is considered highly volatile. Traders look at its historical volatility when selecting a security for investment to help determine the relative risk of a potential trade. Numerous metrics measure volatility in differing contexts and each trader has their favorites. A firm understanding of the concept of volatility and how it’s determined is essential to successful investing. Key Takeaways Volatility refers to how quickly markets move and it’s a metric that’s closely watched by…

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Image: Supplied As generative AI transforms the world of surveillance — from smarter video analytics to the alarming rise of deepfakes — the need for digital trust has never been greater. In this exclusive interview, Leo Levit, chairman of ONVIF, discusses how the security industry is responding to these disruptive changes, the role of international standards in preserving the authenticity of video evidence, and why collaboration across stakeholders is critical to navigating this evolving landscape. Since its establishment in 2008, ONVIF has played a pivotal role in creating global standards for the interoperability of IP-based physical security products. With more…

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Impact investing has undergone a significant transformation in the 2020s. Once primarily the domain of philanthropists and investors willing to accept below-market returns, impact investing has evolved into a sophisticated market with significant mainstream appeal. The Global Impact Investing Network estimates the value of impact investments at more than $1.57 trillion globally, with large institutional investors like fund managers and insurance companies increasingly entering the space. Between 2019 and 2024, the sector grew an average of 21% each year. “Impact investing … supports long-term solutions to systemic issues like economic inequality, climate change, and healthcare access,” Edgar Villanueva, CEO of…

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