Financial Times World

Japan is shifting spending habits amid an inflation shake-up, moving away from formal office wear toward purchases like protein powder and pet insurance. The revision reflects broader changes in consumer priorities as inflation impacts the economy.

Bayer has sold its stake in the contraceptives business to Apollo in a €3 billion financing deal. The transaction aims to strengthen Bayer's balance sheet following years of legal challenges related to its Roundup weedkiller.

Burnham is focusing on skills development and public transport to shape young people's futures and make government relevant to voters. The article highlights his efforts to connect government initiatives with voter priorities.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned of a potential petrol and diesel supply crunch as refineries in the Gulf and Russia face disruptions from wars. Global consumption of these fuels remains high despite the challenges.

EasyJet, Europe’s low-cost pioneer, is preparing to go private amid interest from US suitors. The airline, described as an 'orange upstart' that transformed flying, faces a pivotal moment in its corporate history.

At least 12 people died in a wildfire in Spain as a heatwave affecting Europe enters its third wave of extreme heat, raising concerns about summer wildfires.

Ann Widdecombe, a Conservative minister and MP, died at 78. She was a fervent supporter of Brexit and held ministerial roles in John Major’s government.

Erika McEntarfer comments on the fragility and strength of US economic data. She suggests that the BLS commissioner can be fired.

The EU's new 'scale-up' fund is projected to exceed its €5bn target size. The article also mentions the IEA urging Brussels to reconsider its opposition to Arctic oil and gas exploration.

Japan's finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, urged the country's giant pension fund to increase domestic investments. This call has buoyed the Yen, bonds, and stocks as investors shift focus from foreign to domestic assets.

The blockbuster listing of South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix could generate nine-figure fees for investment bankers, according to a news article. Wall Street is set to benefit from this significant financial transaction.

AI is transforming how sports viewers engage by offering personalized feeds, reducing reliance on expensive subscriptions and rigid schedules.

Jim Flavin, founder of energy group DCC, criticizes the board for supporting a takeover 'on the cheap.' He and other major shareholders have rejected a £5.7bn private equity offer for the FTSE 100 company.

Four NHS trusts confirmed errors in hospital data on discharge delays, which were used to justify the Palantir contract following a Financial Times investigation.

SK Hynix's large share sale is highlighted as an indicator of an overheated market. The article notes that market anomalies are temporary.

OpenAI and Google sold AI models to blacklisted China groups. US groups have been supplying AI services to Singapore-based subsidiaries of Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent.

A complex named for Hugo Chávez in Venezuela has collapsed and become a death trap. The site is associated with the late socialist leader.

The article discusses the growing popularity of wellness practices among the French, with Parisians engaging in activities like Pilates. It highlights a cultural shift towards health and wellness trends in France.

Todd Blanche, the attorney-general nominee, transitioned from a white-collar New York law firm to a central role in the administration. His background as an underdog lawyer is highlighted in his rise to prominence.

The sustainable clothing label Reformation's proposed IPO is considered an 'acid test' for fashion brands, following a series of troubled offerings by apparel groups in recent years.