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FT survey estimates that 1 in 10 employers with defined benefit schemes may look to suspend payments

Executive points to ‘heaps of liquidity’ as members get access to cash due to coronavirus

UK lender is latest to warn coronavirus-induced economic disruption will hit its clients

Former chancellor urges lenders to keep credit flowing and not just weather the storm

The men and women from occupied Europe who helped defeat Hitler

Editor who raised the profile of the Financial Times’ coverage in Japan

Jurek Martin recalls unlikely encounters with an ancient dynasty, from dance floor to tennis court

A trailblazer who broke the glass ceiling in Washington

The baseball team’s victory in the World Series reflects the city’s wider resurgence

A sharp-eyed editor and foreign correspondent who turned a killing phrase

Essential retailer says coronavirus uncertainty means it will not give guidance for year ahead

Luxury and beauty bellwethers predict gradual rebound once coronavirus shutdowns end

Cleaning products up, shaving items and make-up down in household goods group’s best quarter in years

Healthcare tech group chief calls estimate to deal with coronavirus ‘conservative’ as it boosts medical equipment production

Retailers are still replenishing stocks after panic buying ahead of coronavirus lockdowns

Homeworking prompts decline in demand for consumer group’s skin and haircare products

Sportswear maker warns sales could drop as much as 40% in second quarter

Group ramps up production of cleaning and sanitising goods amid coronavirus crisis

If anything, it’s only made the most coveted more sought after, as online sellers adapt to cater for their clientele.

Global Witness highlights UK hedge fund’s stake in company accused of environmental violations

Hedge fund billionaire cites Silver Lake-backed company’s reliance on international travel

Billionaire investor hits winning bets in global macro after closing to external money

Organisers expected to delay flagship event in order to let European domestic leagues finish

Dow wipes out gains of the Trump presidency amid fears antivirus measures are inadequate

Every major asset class has been disrupted

Energy sector leads US S&P 500 to 2.3% gain   

S&P 500 surges 7% after coronavirus shows signs of peaking in continental Europe

S&P 500 closes lower as investors await more evidence of progress against virus and extra stimulus

S&P up 23% from March nadir on back of state coronavirus action — but more falls possible, warn analysts

Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

US stocks shake off loan loss warnings from country’s largest banks

Investors say ‘astounding’ number of unemployment claims in US had been priced into markets

Key measure of American business investment fell only marginally last month

Stocks rise but crude tumbles as world’s largest oil ETF cuts stake

Volatility gauges for both regions show sharp falls from historic highs in March

Brexit and election weigh on sentiment as builders suffer eighth month of contraction

Countries ban exports in attempt to protect environment as consumption is set to soar

Failed outsourcer’s work on Liverpool and Birmingham hospitals running years behind schedule

FTSE 250 housebuilder also takes charge for fire safety review after Grenfell tragedy

The technology has significant potential to shake up the construction sector

Should the UK deliver its promises, infrastructure contractors will be in for a bonanza

Companies with strong balance sheets are best placed for post-crisis rebuild

Work in the sector slows at fastest rate since financial crisis

Housebuilder Barratt furloughs all but 15% of workforce and slashes executive pay

Differences remain but Europe leaders are growing accustomed to US president’s style

The UK’s decision on Huawei should give the US cause for reflection as much as reproach

The epidemic could weaken Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, feed conspiracy theories and lead to closed borders

The pushback against globalisation will come from protectionists, national-security hawks and greens

Several long-running conflicts are edging towards a temporary halt to hostilities