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May 19, 2026 · 1 min read
The US is still being paid to borrow — but only just
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UK job vacancies tumble to five-year low as Middle East conflict hits hiring
Economic fallout from Iran war rattles employers, figures suggest
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finance
May 19, 2026 · 3 min read
European markets to open in mixed territory, Germany kicks off Uniper privatization
European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Tuesday as traders assess the geopolitical landscape.
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May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Tech investors loved this earnings season — but the Iran war is piling pressure on the companies powering the AI boom
Stocks continue to rally amid the AI boom, but the chip sector is scrambling to shore up access to key materials as costs rise.
finance
May 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Standard Chartered to cut over 15% of corporate functions roles as it targets higher returns
Standard Chartered will trim corporate functions roles and target a more than 20% increase in income per employee by 2028 as it seeks stronger returns.
finance
May 19, 2026 · 1 min read
FirstFT: Big investors warn of market ‘correction’ risk
Also in today’s newsletter: Xi’s Putin comments and Israel’s land seizure
finance
May 19, 2026 · 1 min read
US interest rates most likely on a prolonged hold
Read the May forecast from the FT’s Monetary Policy Radar team
finance
May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
After U.S. SEC, Treasury and Justice Department offer billionaire Gautam Adani legal relief
The U.S. Treasury Department settled a case against Adani Enterprises, involving the purchase of sanctioned Iranian energy between November 2023 and June 2025.
finance
May 19, 2026 · 1 min read
The US and China crave hegemony without responsibility
Beijing has yet to step forward to fill the leadership vacuum left by Washington
finance
May 19, 2026 · 1 min read
Putin and Xi to discuss huge gas project at China summit
Talks on Power of Siberia 2 pipeline come just days after Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing
finance
May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Putin heads to Beijing days after Trump in test of China's balancing act
Beijing walks into the summit with the stronger hand while Moscow seeks reassurance that China has not drifted toward Washington after Trump's visit.
finance
May 19, 2026 · 2 min read
Oil prices fall as Trump postpones Iran strike, easing supply disruption fears
Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would postpone a planned military strike on Iran following requests from key Middle Eastern leaders.