$1.2bn eurobond maturing in March falls sharply as local lenders cash out

The country is trapped in a full-scale emergency that could unravel social bonds

Move designed to assuage fears over army’s growing role in the economy

London-based Ashmore bet heavily on the country’s short-term debt

Investors seeking safe haven for cash are driving a real estate boom

Finance minister says bail-in may be needed amid severe economic and financial turmoil

Bankers and investors expect rush of debt issues from the Gulf region

Countries from Jordan to Egypt will struggle to mitigate the pandemic’s economic impact

Sale of shares in state-run holding company generates income for government

Saudi Arabia’s PIF has snapped up stakes in a cruise operator, oil groups and a football club

Proprietary trading is hard to identify and did not cause the crisis

FCA chief says regulators will lose faith in how US handles crises if regime changes

Investors should beware the regulatory storm gathering over Silicon Valley

Fears of Russian influence revive drive to track corporations’ true owners

Microsoft lost its antitrust suit, blew big chances yet grows on

Financial markets watchdog positions as defender of Main Street investors

Social security overhaul is key part of plan to rein in budget deficit

Companies are able to fan the flames of fake news and also to remove it

A two-decade old law is a poor fit with the digital world of today

Legislative poll will be a referendum on the reformist president

While Google, Facebook and Twitter are set for a grilling in Congress over Russia, it is the online retailer that is drawing intense scrutiny

When employees reveal wrongdoing, instead of being rewarded they are often punished

Dispute erupts in public as AT&T boss says he will not put news channel up for sale

Missouri raises competition and privacy questions in company’s home market

Political mood in US has shifted against big tech companies

Traditional rulemaking is unable to keep up with new digital businesses

Senator was one of few Democrats to challenge monopoly power, writes Rana Foroohar

Penalty for manipulation of Isdafix benchmark is German group’s latest American setback

Mnuchin urged to examine ‘deeply concerning’ takeover attempt by Singapore chipmaker

Some experts say variable annuities are too complicated and offer a poor deal for consumers 

Mayor Bill de Blasio calls legal action ‘unconscionable’

Chipmaker resolved legal battle with the iPhone maker last month

Pressure on search giant rises following regulatory successes in Europe

Competition law should take changing business models into account

Investors will be watching Christine Lagarde’s performance amid rising pressure on Italian bonds

It’s hard to find a single trade type who thinks failing to agree an extension is anything but a potential disaster

UK officials urge Brussels to move on three key areas ahead of crucial June meeting or risk breakdown

Germany accounts for half of state aid approved by commission during coronavirus crisis

Foiled €15m scam for face masks shows how organised crime is ‘quick to adapt’, says Ylva Johansson

EU-funded projects are returning migrants to a dangerous conflict zone, critics say

Gove unveils ‘customs agent academy’ and is talking to freight businesses

EU hosts online pledging event but €7.5bn target for vaccines, testing and treatment will only be first step

Pledging conference underscores urgency to develop vaccine and distribute it worldwide

Mistrust is rising over how to implement Brexit

German constitutional court blows open questions about ECB independence and the supremacy of EU law

Bloc faces worst recession in its history as report calls for pan-European recovery plan

EU push to incorporate Paris agreement adds to tension over post-Brexit relationship

Finance minister says QIA aims to identify opportunities as asset prices plunge

Killings in Dera’a province are testing Syrian leader’s alliance with Russia