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Angela Merkel and other leading politicians continued to lobby for the payments group even as the warning signs grew
As ETFs helped push the price to record highs, Indian and Chinese consumers are selling the precious metal
As EU trade talks resume, a no-deal scenario remains possible but the UK prime minister needs progress to dispel criticism of his leadership
A generation of young, conservative federal judges could block laws from a future Democratic Congress
They were epicentres of the pandemic. But differing approaches to easing lockdown have seen their fortunes diverge
The presidents of Brazil and Mexico have benefited from emphasising the economy ahead of health
The EU believes it needs to have a stronger financial sector but will find it hard to replicate the UK's capabilities
Boosted by the powerful rally in its shares this year, Elon Musk’s company has seen its rivals’ electric vehicles sputter
Leaders who invested heavily in their relationship with the president are having to consider the possibility of a Biden win
A messy sale process triggered by national security concerns reflects the growing tech rivalry between the US and China
Although the pandemic has brought chaos to the global economy, many lines are making more money
Already eclipsed by US rivals, the pandemic and doubts over future EU relations have further blunted London’s edge
The reform-minded enforcer of the ruling party is seen by some as only keeping the seat warm for the next prime minister
Other nations intend to reduce dependence on Beijing for elements critical to everything from wind turbines to F-35 jets
A string of abuse scandals could overshadow the industry as K-pop woos investors with a big IPO
Entertainment giant has been criticised for filming ‘Mulan’ in the region where Uighurs have been detained in camps
Government and central bank support has saved businesses, making it hard for them to hand money to shareholders
In order to have a more activist state, the UK risks making exports to its biggest market more expensive
Efforts to develop effective drugs or vaccines depend on understanding how the virus outwits the immune system
Higher ratings are the ‘lifeblood’ of the smartphone app world but what if they are inflated?
The English region wants to produce the metal used in car batteries but has to prove it can do so at scale
Investors have made gains in the past four years, but many of them are worrying about the threat to democratic institutions
Ant Group’s IPO will take place against a backdrop of the dismantling of the territory’s pro-democracy movement
The state’s ambitious goals to cut emissions are being slowed by a tortuous planning process
Some businesses are applying the lessons of lockdown to introduce new ways of organising and overseeing work
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