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Energy sector

Citi warns clients about risks of Russia ‘weaponising’ metals

As a leading supplier of aluminium and palladium, any export cuts by Moscow could lead to price rises

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Coronavirus pandemic

Clothing companies look to reduce China manufacturing exposure

Brands have begun to shift away from mass textile production in the country as they seek to reduce supply chain risks

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US economy

Companies race to work around choke points in world trade

Geopolitical risks are driving efforts to diversify but there are no quick solutions

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Supply chains

China set to tighten grip over global cobalt supply as price hits 32-month low

Share of global output expected to reach 50% over next two years

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The Financial Times is making selected Ukraine coverage free to read to keep everyone informed as events unfold

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Do ESG-led business strategies boost financial performance?

A recent addition to FT's Future Leaders Webinar Series explored correlations between ESG and enhanced returns

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Global inflation tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane from multi-decade highs following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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Our essential newsletter about the changes in business and the economy between Covid and conflict.

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Global Economy

FirstFT: Brussels conducts raid on Chinese security equipment supplier

Also in today’s newsletter, Pentagon rushes $1bn in weapons to Kyiv, and Indonesia unexpectedly raises interest rates

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Global Economy

Tensions ratchet up between China and the west

Also in this newsletter: new weapons for Ukraine, German recovery, the value of loyalty

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Energy crisis

Germany raises forecasts on boost to outlook for industry and consumers

Expected 0.3% expansion for 2024 comes as energy prices and inflation continue to fall from record highs

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Global Economy

Indonesia raises interest rates to support sliding rupiah

Currency has lost nearly 5% of its value against dollar this year amid expected delays to US rate cuts

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Companies

FirstFT: US Senate passes $95bn bill including Ukraine security aid

Also in today’s newsletter, Tesla shares soar in after-hours trading, and Dimon praises ‘booming’ US economy

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