Financial Times World

Contrary to popular belief, making life difficult for businesses does not generally improve their performance

But research institutes raise outlook for next year to 4.8% from 3.9%

Plus, IEA chief weighs in on the impact of the energy crisis on the green transition and why American energy bills are set to rise

British shipbuilders and American steelmakers are using dubious carve-outs to block foreign competition

‘Considerable uncertainty’ surrounds growth prospects as Beijing prepares to announce figures next week

Blame game begins as detractors point finger at Biden and Washington’s decision-making apparatus

Afghans prepare for life under the Islamist group as it returns to power after 20 years

Robert Zimmer warns of threats to open discourse while unveiling $200m student aid pledge

And banking as the world’s worst cartel

Crowds surround US military aircraft running evacuations after all civilian flights ceased

Uzbekistan’s debt also under pressure on rising concern over regional fallout

First-hand accounts reveal the impact of war as US troops pull out and the Taliban advances

If positions don’t replace those lost in carbon-heavy sectors, a ‘betrayal’ narrative could turn nasty

Beijing offers support to militant group while state media scorns ‘unreliability’ of Washington’s commitments to allies

Islamist group control Kabul, shipping bottlenecks prolong supply chain problems and HSBC increases wealth management focus

Gangs are becoming increasingly brazen in punishing anyone who threatens their interests

Pandemic has accelerated the adoption of machine learning as a tool for education

The Taliban’s defeat of the US will be a boost to jihadis across the globe

Edward Price argues central bank independence is too theoretical for any appointment to make a difference.

Biggest Covid outbreak this year coincides with signs of deeper structural shifts in the economy