Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. BP reported its lowest quarterly profit since the pandemic, with third-quarter underlying profits of $2.27bn, down 30% year-on-year. CEO Murray Auchincloss, aiming to simplify and boost performance, plans to cut costs by $2bn and continue buybacks of $7bn in stock this year, while maintaining focus on traditional fossil fuel business.
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US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February
US inflation fell to 2.8% in February, below expectations, prompting speculation of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts amid slowing economic growth. President Trump's tariffs have caused uncertainty and market volatility, with concerns over potential inflationary impacts. The Bank of Canada also cut rates due to trade tensions, while sectors like medical care and used cars saw price increases in February. Full Article
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