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Trump may have found his big ally to counterbalance China — and it’s not Russia

Within his first few days as president, Donald Trump has made Narendra Modi and his country a priority.

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‘Uncertainty and volatility’ fears over Scottish budgets

Scotland faces more “uncertainty and volatility” in its budget process due to new powers and Brexit, Holyrood’s finance committee says.

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US GDP misses forecast with final quarter rise of 1.9%

The US economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace in the final months of 2016.

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Former VW boss investigated over emissions fraud

Ex-VW boss may have known about emissions cheating earlier than he said, claim prosecutors.

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How to trade the populist threat in Europe ahead of the Dutch and French elections

The heavy political calendar in Europe and the significant rise in support for populist parties are making investors nervous.

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The US economy sharply decelerated and grew at the slowest pace since 2011

Economic growth slowed more than expected in the fourth quarter as a plunge in soybeans shipments weighed on exports.

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Merkel expected to speak with Trump about Russia on Saturday: Report

The German Chancellor and US president are expected to discuss Russia.

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Ex-Mexican President Vicente Fox mocks Trump: He’s a ‘child’

The outspoken Fox says Mexico won’t pay for the wall Trump wants to build along the border, “not now, not ever.”

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Public property

Would putting Southern rail back into public ownership solve the long-running dispute?

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Ford’s Europe CEO says sterling weakness post-Brexit remains his biggest challenge

Sterling weakness post-Brexit has provided a greater challenge to Ford’s profitability than market conditions; EMEA CEO.