Financial Times Front Page 28th of September 2023

The Financial Times reports that the City watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority, is preparing to launch a “sweeping review” of valuations in private markets amid fears over the impact of higher borrowing costs. The paper says global regulators are becoming “increasingly uneasy about the potential for blow-ups in private assets and other markets following the abrupt reversal of more than a decade of low interest rates”. The review, it adds, will look at issues including who within a firm is accountable for valuations, how information about valuations is passed up to senior figures, and the governance procedures in place.

Financial Times Front Page 2nd of February 2026

Emails reveal Peter Mandelson advised Jeffrey Epstein that JPMorgan should pressure the UK over the 2009 bankers’ bonus tax, urging contact with the chancellor. He says he sought to protect jobs and investment. Labour is under pressure to address the revelations.

Financial Times Front Page 31st of January 2026

Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, signalling a firmer stance on inflation. Markets backed the dollar and trimmed expectations of rapid rate cuts. US yields rose while gold fell as investors priced in steadier policy and renewed questions over central bank independence.

Financial Times Front Page 30th of January 2026

US immigration agencies under the Trump administration have awarded about $22bn in contracts since July, with Palantir and Deloitte among winners. ICE’s spending has doubled, and donor-linked Fisher Sand & Gravel has gained about $6bn. Deals cover tech, detention and logistics services.

Financial Times Front Page 29th of January 2026

Mining groups added $476bn in market value as metal prices rose on geopolitical jitters and a weaker dollar. Gold and silver climbed, copper hit multi‑year highs, and investors rotated into commodities. Rio Tinto and Glencore posted stronger results, buoyed by higher prices.