Forecasting the world in 2026
FT writersâ predictions for the new year, from the likelihood of higher Trump tariffs to the future of interest rates and the arrival of humanoid helpers...
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FT writersâ predictions for the new year, from the likelihood of higher Trump tariffs to the future of interest rates and the arrival of humanoid helpers...
The number of crypto deals reportedly skyrocketed this year and hit a record total value of $8.6 billion, led by Coinbaseâs record-breaking acquisition of Deribit....
From left: Anthony Gutman, David Solomon, Jacqueline Arthur. Courtesy of Goldman Sachs 10 Goldman Sachs leaders shared their go-to book and podcast recommendations. Business Insider asked the CEO and ...
The $11 billion Bitcoin whale is betting hundreds of millions of dollars on the price increase of Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana, while smart money traders remain net short on leading tokens....
One of the most resonant words in the United States today is âaffordabilityâ. From rent and utilities to groceries and medical bills, prices seem to keep climbing. The term has helped Democrats win a ...
Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday regulating defense contractors, including their executive pay. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images; Taylor Hill/WireImage President Donald Trump took aim a...
Meta has forged agreements with three nuclear power providers in an effort to secure the vast amount of electricity it needs to power AI data centers. The agreements with TerraPower (which is backed b...
On December 31st, a brand-new account on Polymarket placed a bet: Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela, would be out of office by the end of January. It was the first in a series of increasi...
From 1999 onwards, successive governments pursued a strategy linking foreign policy, state financing and the management of the country's main industry. The result was a network of bilateral alliances ...
Announcement comes as scrutiny of chatbot mounts after it created sexualised images of minors...
Some investors criticise WBD's board's rejection of Paramount's offer, citing better chances of regulatory approval....
Highest ever number of megadeals lifts total value of M&A by 50% in 2025...
Companies in new year borrowing rush ahead of expected glut of issuance to fund AI-related spending...
World Liberty Financial seeks national bank trust charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency...
New mayor dismisses fears of an exodus of wealthy residents as he looks to fund his affordability agenda...
Tesla's sales fell in the fourth quarter of 2025 , as rising competition and the expiration of the federal EV tax credit continued to sap the company's global ambitions. The numbers were a lot worse t...
"Will there be uncertainty? Will there be economic challenges? Of course," said Sen. Ted Cruz. AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr. The debate over whether we're in an AI bubble continues to rage. That de...
A criminal investigation of Jay Powell is the latest in the reworking of the worldâs most important financial institution...
The investment was made through the purchase of BABY tokens to support the development of Babylonâs trustless Bitcoin collateral infrastructure....
Ram's 2026 lineup of full-size trucks and vans will have more warranty coverage through the end of this year....