Feb 24, 2026 • 2 min

European markets set for broadly positive open as traders assess tariff landscape

European stocks are expected to open flat to higher on Tuesday as investors assess the new global trading landscape after President Donald Trump's tariffs move.

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Feb 24, 2026 • 6 min

Making it rain: Why more and more countries are turning to cloud seeding

Cloud seeding programs are now taking place in more than 50 countries across the globe, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

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Feb 24, 2026 • 7 min

Russia's war on Ukraine puts women off having children — and that could spell economic disaster

Four years of war have discouraged Ukrainian and Russian women from having children, and that could impact their economies in the future.

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Feb 24, 2026 • 6 min

Four years into the Ukraine war, is Europe ready for its own army?

Is it time for Europe to take security matters into its own hands?

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Feb 24, 2026 • 1 min

China slams dozens of Japanese companies with export curbs

Beijing bans shipments of critical ‘dual-use’ goods in latest escalation of row with Tokyo

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Feb 24, 2026 • 1 min

The cyber security threat inside your car

Built-in vulnerabilities in high-end vehicle components raise the risk of both espionage and sabotage

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Feb 24, 2026 • 1 min

Fed still on course to hold until June

Read the February forecast from the FT’s Monetary Policy Radar team

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Feb 24, 2026 • 1 min

Takaichi plans Japanese ‘Cfius’ to tighten economic security

Foreign investment agency modelled on US intended to guard sensitive industries against China

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Feb 24, 2026 • 1 min

Panama hands canal ports control to Maersk and MSC after ejecting Hong Kong group

Shipping companies to temporarily operate terminals after Supreme Court ruling against CK Hutchison

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Feb 24, 2026 • 1 min

Trump’s 10% global tariff to go into effect despite threat of higher rate

The US president had said at the weekend he would raise the levy to 15% but an order has not materialised

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Feb 24, 2026 • 1 min

Bitcoin extends decline, falling over 5% to below $64,000

Bitcoin tumbled more than 5% to around $63,000 on Tuesday as investors continued to grapple with escalating tariff tensions and broader geopolitical risks.

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Feb 24, 2026 • 4 min

As Wall Street punishes software stocks over AI concerns, Canva gets more acquisitive

Cavalry offers motion graphics tools for designers, while MangoAI could help Canva provide tools for making new video ads.

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