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The view that the stock market is in a massive bubble and bound to crash is incorrect over the medium term

Many governments have not come clean with voters about the growing fiscal strains on the welfare state

South American country dissents at COP30 and G20 in nod to Donald Trump

Conversation between US and Chinese presidents comes as Washington debates sale of more advanced AI chips

US commerce secretary calls for ‘balanced approach’ during visit to Brussels for meeting with bloc’s trade ministers

Price increases show that western restrictions are limiting Moscow’s capabilities, Bank of Finland research finds

An institution that relied on principled co-operation was always going to stumble

Like every president, he will have to own the political consequences of rising prices

Also in today’s newsletter, BHP rules out bid for smaller rival Anglo American, and the FT launches its seasonal appeal

Beijing steps up competition with US on access to critical minerals

Commission wants greater benefits for local workers and technology transfers when foreign companies set up in bloc

Agreements at G20 and COP30 show how America’s absence has not demoralised world leaders

Trump seeks Ukraine deal before the US holiday, while UK chancellor Reeves delivers a make-or-break fiscal statement

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

New chief floats deals in Egypt, Pakistan and Europe as agency backs away from renewables under Donald Trump

Officials said season ticket holders on some of Britain’s busiest routes would save hundreds of pounds annually

Push for ‘road map’ on how economies can wean off coal, oil and gas fails but Brazilian presidency promises to follow up

Inflation-fuelled gastronomic boom fades as economy stabilises and stalls

EU and allies clash with oil producers led by Saudi Arabia and Russia at COP30 as talks run overtime

Expected move by chancellor Rachel Reeves next week faces strong pushback from businesses