Biden and Trump tied in race for US presidency

Trump is fighting criminal prosecution and Biden weathering criticism over his support for Israel’s war

US opens probe into Waymo robotaxis over ‘unexpected behaviour’

Automated driving systems appeared to disobey traffic control devices, safety agency says

Biden slaps higher tariffs on Chinese imports, risking standoff with Beijing

China vows retaliation as its commerce ministry says the country opposes the hikes and will take measures to defend its interests

Argentinian prices rise amid slowdown as inflation nears 300%

Monthly readings have slowed since a peak above 25% in December but the change has yet to be felt at the tills

US plan for China EV tariffs may backfire

Chinese retaliatory tariffs that target US vehicles could affect workers and supply chains

Melinda Gates to exit Gates Foundation

Gates to get $12.5bn for her own work aimed at helping women and families

Michael Cohen testifies he and Trump worked to suppress negative stories

Former fixer is the prosecution’s star witness as the trial enters its fifth week

Billionaire investor James Simons dies at 86

Sixty years ago the ‘Quant King’ moved from teaching maths and working in US intelligence to investing

Brazil central bank ‘debated scrapping guidance’ ahead of rate cut

Divisions on committee stir concern among investors about dovish policy shift

Nonbank mortgages a risk to financial stability, says Janet Yellen

US treasury secretary says failures of nonbanks could harm borrowers and leave the federal government to take on servicing obligations

Billionaire investor Kenneth Griffin calls on Harvard to embrace ‘Western values’

US Citadel hedge fund founder says university should make plain it stands for meritocracy

Why Fed bosses won’t rule out a further rate hike yet

'Important upside risks' haunt Federal Reserve officials

US bill restricting business with Chinese biotech companies extends deadline

US companies now have until 2032 to end work with the China-based manufacturing to research firms

Pentagon chief explains pause in weapons shipment to Israel

US defence secretary says the delay is due to concerns by Washington that the offensive on Rafah could endanger Palestinian civilians