International - Financial Times - Credit Squeeze

A fresh regime is required for a world of high debt and large central bank balance sheets

Weak data highlight challenge for policymakers facing escalation in trade tensions with US

Bank of England should not lower interest rates before price pressure shows signs of easing, says chief economist

The Dutch seizure of Nexperia shows how ensnared the EU is in the US-China tech war

Federal Reserve chair says inflation expectations are close to central bank’s 2% goal

It is dangerous to have confidence in what lies ahead

US Treasury secretary tells FT that Beijing’s export controls are ‘a sign of how weak their economy is’

Split of unit making knee and hip replacements comes as US healthcare group seeks shift to higher-growth areas

A new IMF report exaggerates the gloomy economic backdrop, but there are valid reasons for policymakers to be glum

Fund upgrades outlook for global growth but warns latest trade tensions between Washington and Beijing are a concern

Trump’s latest piece of brinkmanship is likely to result in another climbdown

Also in today’s newsletter, silver prices hit record high and the bonanza for immigration lawyers

Measures extend trade war between Washington and Beijing to third countries

Plus, much ado about Mullen

Executives predict Beijing’s tighter controls will lead to production delays and higher prices

The balance between risk and dominance will determine the chipmaker’s outlook

President adopts more conciliatory approach after threatening Beijing with 100% tariffs

In future, international buyers may demand discounts to at least partially compensate for risk of forced divestments

Chief executive Jamie Dimon says US too dependent on ‘unreliable’ sources of materials ‘essential’ to national security

US and Chinese officials will also hold talks this week about escalation in trade tensions