Federal Reserve signals determination to raise interest rates after June pause
Officials think more tightening is needed amid tight labour market and ‘upside risks’ to inflation
Central banks
Brussels to stick with post-Brexit tariffs for UK EV imports from 2024
London and carmakers seek delay but commission official says levies will provide incentive for EU battery production
Electric vehicles
Brookfield/AEL: from awks to talks for policy-writing machine
Iowa-based annuity operator accepts offer from Canadian investment manager
Mergers & Acquisitions
Don’t turn your job into “productivity theatre”
Many of us do performative work just to impress bosses, plus our Office Therapy advice column
Work-life balance
We must avoid the evils of social media with AI
It’s imperative that governments and tech companies succeed where they failed before
Artificial intelligence
Trash talk: US recycling set to surge
Plus, the transatlantic divide in ESG bond fund flows
Electric vehicles
Japan Airlines gives tourists chance to reduce baggage by renting clothes
Carrier embarks on a year-long experiment designed to help reduce CO₂ emissions
Travel & leisure industry
Global regulators recommend exit fees for property funds
FSB and Iosco publish proposals to protect investors who remain in funds with hard-to-sell assets
Financial & markets regulation
Numis warns of lower deal volumes in ‘deteriorating’ market backdrop
Investment bank says macroeconomic conditions have led to ‘effective closure’ of public listings demand
Investment Banking
FCA lays out scale of investigation into Crispin Odey
UK regulator examining whether hedge fund founder is a ‘fit and proper’ person to work in financial services
Financial & markets regulation