Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it, and the US has shown no signs of learning from China on the best way to recover in the most difficult of times

Relations between the US and China are at breaking point. With both economies set to suffer significantly from further discord, the need for civility has never been greater

President Donald Trump’s heavy-handed approach to imports has often hamstrung the US. To successfully reduce its trade deficit, the country must renew its commitment to an open multilateral system

The role of central banks as neutral stewards of the financial system is being undermined by a mix of populism and economic structural changes

After approximately 20 months of trade tensions between the US and China, US President Donald Trump has consented to a limited number of agreements between the superpowers

Once the largest lender in the world by assets, Deutsche Bank’s reputation has been dented by allegations of money laundering, questions over its dealings with the US president and a series of profit warnings

Merger and acquisition activity has dropped around the world, but second quarter figures were bolstered by mega deals in the US

Germany’s largest lender, Deutsche Bank, reportedly approved substantial loans to Donald Trump prior to his presidency, during a time he was considered ‘untouchable’ by other Wall Street banks

A number of prominent business leaders have said that the US economy risks being severely damaged by the on-going political stalemate

The New York tax department has opened an inquest following explosive revelations about the US President’s financial history in the New York Times

South Korea has become the first US ally to be granted exemption from Donald Trump’s recently implemented tariffs, but the Asian country will face new quotas on steel exports

By preventing the proposed $117bn takeover of Qualcomm by Singapore-based rival Broadcom, President Trump continues to deliver on his protectionist agenda

In response to Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on US steel imports, the global trading system is threatening to retaliate with tariffs on American products

Used well, body language can be an effective tool for influence or even manipulation. However, even the masters sometimes slip up

In its current form, Trump’s tax overhaul would constitute an ‘illegal export subsidy’ and unfairly benefit the US, according to the finance ministers of the five largest European economies