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‘Keep calm and carry on’ with Trump, says EU president Costa
Also in this newsletter: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expected to reaffirm Italy’s commitment to good ties with Washington
FirstFT: Reform UK surges in early election results
Also in today’s newsletter: US-Iran truce strained and ‘potential’ EU talks with Putin
US and South Africa hold talks on mining deals after year of tensions
Officials discussed resources investments as Washington tries to break China’s control of critical minerals production
US businesses urge Trump to intervene over new EU consumer rules
American companies fear an update to Brussels’ ‘Product Liability Directive’ will make it easier for consumers to sue
Protectionism makes everyone poorer during global shocks
When countries act to insulate domestic markets, the result is often higher prices and greater volatility
UK monetary policy surprises are relatively large and getting larger
The market is reacting more strongly to rate decisions by the Bank of England than those of its peers, signalling potential communication issues
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A View from the Bridge - April 2026
“Never forget where you’re coming from” is the chorus line to a Take That hit from 1995 and much of yesterday’s policy decision and press conference was metaphorically sung in that vein.
PegasusCapital - 01/05/2026
