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Plus, Q&A with Fanatics boss Michael Rubin

Despite the fiasco of ‘Signalgate’, Trump seems determined to keep the US defence secretary in place

The government’s solar panel U-turn underscores the difficulty of building a supply chain untainted by abuses

Also in today’s newsletter, PwC US internal probe, and Adidas in fresh racism row

Nigel Farage lacks leverage needed to secure favourable terms but gains at the next election would shift balance of power

Also in this newsletter: EU competition chief zeroes in on reforming merger rules

Plus, the duo taking on the Big Four and Nomura’s risk-on trading overhaul

Also in this newsletter, GenAI is not coming for all jobs yet, and the IMF revises its growth forecast

Also in this week’s newsletter, UK steel production plunges

Ten topical questions to test your news nous

Also in today’s newsletter, Treasury secretary urges caution on US-China trade deal progress

Production of crucial components of renewable energy sources is falling behind projected demand

Also in today’s newsletter, former Big Four bosses launch rival firm and Davos founder accused of manipulating research

Labour should think about seizing opportunities from the mess such as attracting US academics and wealthy people

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Also in this newsletter: Portugal triggers defence spending escape clause

Plus, Jane Street’s $20bn year and pension funds partner with private equity

A new report points to mass staff ‘disengagement’ at work, but support for managers fixes it

City’s pension funds are prepared to drop managers that do not have net zero goals

Also in today’s newsletter, Putin’s Ukraine proposal and Maga Catholics seek ‘Trump-like’ pope

Expect some three-way messy outcomes and finger-pointing, with the Runcorn by-election setting the day’s tone

Also in this newsletter: Netcompany chief urges Europe to take advantage of ‘digital awakening’

Plus, the man behind Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Project Jes’ and the private credit partnership that’s taking off

Also in today’s newsletter, the president’s trade war hits New York City’s Chinatown