Republicans gather in Dallas, 25th anniversary of 9/11, ECB interest rate decision

Barriers to development at home push the upsides of UK research abroad

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

It is tempting but wrong for all sides to conclude that existing agreements with Europe’s northern flank work well

When debt is the disease, fiscal medicine may be as likely to harm as heal

Cutting back feels self-defeating but October’s Budget will be punishing for broad-shouldered Britons

The FT interviews trade representative Jamieson Greer

Expectations for Federal Reserve rate rise in September tick up after strong report

A strong employment report in the US raises the odds of a Fed rate rise

Job numbers well above consensus, adding to hawks’ argument that inflation is a bigger problem than the labour market

Bank of England governor says claims by some political leaders that rate-setters are ‘an unrepresentative elite’ pose ‘serious challenge’

Also in today’s newsletter: Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News and OpenAI releases new model

Beijing says Trump’s tariffs and Iran war energy crisis are damaging to global economy

Jamieson Greer says Britain’s alignment with EU is a ‘problem’ for a US trade deal

Jamieson Greer says Britain has not capitalised on Brexit

The FT’s guide on what to look out for on September 10

Governor Chris Waller says he is ‘inclined’ not to lift borrowing costs at central bank’s September meeting

Ed Conway of Sky News amply illustrates how the industry of goods being shipped internationally continues to thrive in the face of threats and restrictions

It’s not just about winners and losers, but how economies fundamentally function

Climate shocks have progressively become less damaging over time