Business trends, people to watch and risks on the horizon in 2024
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The Chinese company knocking Tesla off the top EV spot
Financial Times: Strong sales increase pressure on US pioneer to keep crown as top seller.
Has one year of the AI revolution changed anything?
Financial Times: The launch of ChatGPT was heralded as the dawn of a new age. But is it?
Central banks poised for rate cuts in 2024, experts predict
Financial Times: Falling headline inflation rates put pressure on policymakers.
A mid-life career change is as good as a rest
Financial Times: Options don’t have to narrow for the over-50s.
Global stock markets record best year since 2019
The S&P 500 ends 2023 just shy of record as investors bet interest rates have peaked.
Financial Times writers’ predictions for the world in 2024
FT: Forecasts for the new year - who will win the US election? Will Musk's X go bankrupt?
US cracks down on money flow to Iran-backed Houthis
Financial Times: Treasury imposes sanctions after Red Sea attacks.
‘Shakeout' after $7.8b streaming loss for Netflix rivals
Financial Times: Tie-ups and cuts on menu as companies seek new ways to keep up.
Foreign investors unwind $52 billion bet on China growth rebound
Financial Times: Almost 90% of money that flowed into Chinese stocks in 2023 has left.
Opinion: The business case for looking after staff mental health
OPINION: Banks offer support to those struggling to retain workers.
New York Times sues Microsoft and OpenAI in copyright case
Financial Times: US newspaper alleges tech companies took ‘free ride'.
Porsche reckons with history of forgotten Jewish co-founder
Financial Times: Relative says legacy of Holocaust survivors should be revisited.
Banks around the world shed 60,000 jobs in one of the worst years for cuts
Financial Times: Trend set to continue over coming year amid subdued deal-making.
How China’s slowdown is deepening Hong Kong’s ‘existential crisis’
Financial Times: The territory’s reliance on China has turned into a mixed blessing.
The uphill task for Jim Ratcliffe and Manchester United
Financial Times: British tycoon will also invest US$300m in English football club.
Cold water swimming to bison grilling: how CEOs spend Christmas
Financial Times: Bosses reveal their festive plans and traditions.
Stop blocking the aisle: How to board an aircraft
Financial Times: Does priority boarding ease the jam of passengers, or make it worse?
US says Iran ‘deeply involved’ in Houthi Red Sea shipping attacks
Financial Times: White House declassifies intelligence pointing to Tehran’s role.
What if Russia wins?
Financial Times: The West is toying with the idea of letting Vladimir Putin have Ukraine.
Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount CEOs hold exploratory merger talks
Financial Times: Deal could combine big names while letting firms cut streaming costs.
UK inflation falls to 3.9%
Financial Times: Bigger than expected drop sparks slide in Sterling.
Bankruptcies soar as high rates and end of Covid aid hit businesses hard
Financial Times: ‘Zombie’ companies lose lifeline.
Apple halts US sales of Watch before Christmas after losing patent case
Financial Times: US judge finds blood oxygen sensor on new timepieces infringes patents.
Ukraine’s economic recovery depends on extra allied aid, warns IMF chief
Financial Times: Georgieva says Ukraine has done its part to earn the support of friends.
Former BP boss Bernard Looney to forfeit up to $66 million after ‘serious misconduct’
Financial Times: 'One hell of a reaction' as ex-CEO failed to disclose past relationships.
Putin’s good friends in America
Financial Times: Whoever controls Ukraine controls Eurasia.
Opinion: Central banks and the return of the unreliable boyfriend
Financial Times: Central banks' rhetoric is starting to lack credibility.
Global pre-Christmas trade at risk due to twin canal crises
Financial Times: Drought in Panama and shipping attacks near Suez threaten supply chains.
China’s deflation worsens as economic pressures mount
Financial Times: China’s consumer prices fell 0.5 per cent year-on-year in November.
Nightmare economic in-tray awaiting Argentina’s Javier Milei
Incoming President tasked with fixing one of world’s most distorted economies.
‘Unusual convoy’: The mission to retrieve 900,000 banknotes from north Gaza
Financial Times: A Bank of Palestine operation managed to move notes worth $81m.
Moody’s advised staff to stay home ahead of China outlook cut
Concern over possible backlash from authorities prompts unusual move.
Workers and bosses opt for Christmas payments over parties
FT: As the cost of living rises, some firms are rethinking.