@faisalislam.bsky.social
NEW
It’s China vs the world” says US Treasury Secretary but is it in fact the trade war vs the Nasdaq?
Mad week in America… trying to work out how the rest of the world, and markets work out what’s going on with US economic policy and markets…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s China vs the world” says US Treasury Secretary but is it in fact the trade war vs the Nasdaq?
Mad week in America… trying to work out how the rest of the world, and markets work out what’s going on with US economic policy and markets…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China - my week at IMF
After five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC's Faisal Islam assesses the global outlook.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 7:08 AM
NEW
It’s China vs the world” says US Treasury Secretary but is it in fact the trade war vs the Nasdaq?
Mad week in America… trying to work out how the rest of the world, and markets work out what’s going on with US economic policy and markets…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s China vs the world” says US Treasury Secretary but is it in fact the trade war vs the Nasdaq?
Mad week in America… trying to work out how the rest of the world, and markets work out what’s going on with US economic policy and markets…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
NEW
At the key international economic committee of finance ministers and central bankers, the IMFC, Chancellor Rachel Reeves chose to stress how the 2020 Brexit deal has “compounded” the UKs long term productivity, “acknowledging” OBR 4% long term hit
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
At the key international economic committee of finance ministers and central bankers, the IMFC, Chancellor Rachel Reeves chose to stress how the 2020 Brexit deal has “compounded” the UKs long term productivity, “acknowledging” OBR 4% long term hit
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rachel Reeves blames Brexit deal for long-term damage to economy
Rachel Reeves made the comments about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 6:53 AM
NEW
At the key international economic committee of finance ministers and central bankers, the IMFC, Chancellor Rachel Reeves chose to stress how the 2020 Brexit deal has “compounded” the UKs long term productivity, “acknowledging” OBR 4% long term hit
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
At the key international economic committee of finance ministers and central bankers, the IMFC, Chancellor Rachel Reeves chose to stress how the 2020 Brexit deal has “compounded” the UKs long term productivity, “acknowledging” OBR 4% long term hit
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Coming up on @BBCNewsnight
Powerful interview with the family of Virginia Giuffre on latest attempts in Congress to release all Epstein files, their call for Sarah Ferguson to lose Royal title, and how they and she reacted to the Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew
PLUS
Digital ID
Burnham
2230
Powerful interview with the family of Virginia Giuffre on latest attempts in Congress to release all Epstein files, their call for Sarah Ferguson to lose Royal title, and how they and she reacted to the Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew
PLUS
Digital ID
Burnham
2230
September 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Coming up on @BBCNewsnight
Powerful interview with the family of Virginia Giuffre on latest attempts in Congress to release all Epstein files, their call for Sarah Ferguson to lose Royal title, and how they and she reacted to the Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew
PLUS
Digital ID
Burnham
2230
Powerful interview with the family of Virginia Giuffre on latest attempts in Congress to release all Epstein files, their call for Sarah Ferguson to lose Royal title, and how they and she reacted to the Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew
PLUS
Digital ID
Burnham
2230
on #Newsnight
1. Trump suggesting a Ukraine-Russia peace deal involving “some swapping of territories”
2. JD Vance @ UK - a charm offensive after his sharp criticism ? - a confidant explains
3. Wikipedia boss Jimmy Wales tells us of his concerns about Online Safety Act & AI hit to graduate jobs…
1. Trump suggesting a Ukraine-Russia peace deal involving “some swapping of territories”
2. JD Vance @ UK - a charm offensive after his sharp criticism ? - a confidant explains
3. Wikipedia boss Jimmy Wales tells us of his concerns about Online Safety Act & AI hit to graduate jobs…
August 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
on #Newsnight
1. Trump suggesting a Ukraine-Russia peace deal involving “some swapping of territories”
2. JD Vance @ UK - a charm offensive after his sharp criticism ? - a confidant explains
3. Wikipedia boss Jimmy Wales tells us of his concerns about Online Safety Act & AI hit to graduate jobs…
1. Trump suggesting a Ukraine-Russia peace deal involving “some swapping of territories”
2. JD Vance @ UK - a charm offensive after his sharp criticism ? - a confidant explains
3. Wikipedia boss Jimmy Wales tells us of his concerns about Online Safety Act & AI hit to graduate jobs…
#BBCNewsnight at 2230 on BBC2 / IPlayer & across the world on BBC News:
Astonishing footage of a drone dropping off contraband at a major prison: “we have ceded airspace” over our prisons says chief inspector
- Chancellor big Mansion House speech as tax rise speculation rife
Astonishing footage of a drone dropping off contraband at a major prison: “we have ceded airspace” over our prisons says chief inspector
- Chancellor big Mansion House speech as tax rise speculation rife
July 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
#BBCNewsnight at 2230 on BBC2 / IPlayer & across the world on BBC News:
Astonishing footage of a drone dropping off contraband at a major prison: “we have ceded airspace” over our prisons says chief inspector
- Chancellor big Mansion House speech as tax rise speculation rife
Astonishing footage of a drone dropping off contraband at a major prison: “we have ceded airspace” over our prisons says chief inspector
- Chancellor big Mansion House speech as tax rise speculation rife
Do believe the hype… 🎤
June 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Do believe the hype… 🎤
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Standing Strong: the John & Amy Hunt interview
@BBCOne 9pm
@BBCOne 9pm
Misogyny is an epidemic fuelled by social media, Amy Hunt tells BBC in first interview
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Misogyny is an epidemic fuelled by social media, Amy Hunt tells BBC in first interview
People “should be very concerned” about sexist, hateful content on social media and “every single one of us” needs to do something about it, she says.
www.bbc.com
June 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Standing Strong: the John & Amy Hunt interview
@BBCOne 9pm
@BBCOne 9pm
LONG READ
From David Ricardo to Alexander Hamilton to David Autor to the “sum of all cheating” to the equation that tariffs penguins, to loaded guns & game theory.
Another BBC InDepth trying to explain what’s on earth is going on and where it’s going….
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
From David Ricardo to Alexander Hamilton to David Autor to the “sum of all cheating” to the equation that tariffs penguins, to loaded guns & game theory.
Another BBC InDepth trying to explain what’s on earth is going on and where it’s going….
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
www.bbc.co.uk
April 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
LONG READ
From David Ricardo to Alexander Hamilton to David Autor to the “sum of all cheating” to the equation that tariffs penguins, to loaded guns & game theory.
Another BBC InDepth trying to explain what’s on earth is going on and where it’s going….
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
From David Ricardo to Alexander Hamilton to David Autor to the “sum of all cheating” to the equation that tariffs penguins, to loaded guns & game theory.
Another BBC InDepth trying to explain what’s on earth is going on and where it’s going….
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tonight @BBCNewsnight at 2230
Does Russia want actual peace? key Putin ally suggests Moscow not about to compromise…
Panel @PeterRicketts @montie @cocobyname
What’s going on with Reform?
AND end of week excl with banned Eurovision singer from Malta
Does Russia want actual peace? key Putin ally suggests Moscow not about to compromise…
Panel @PeterRicketts @montie @cocobyname
What’s going on with Reform?
AND end of week excl with banned Eurovision singer from Malta
March 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Tonight @BBCNewsnight at 2230
Does Russia want actual peace? key Putin ally suggests Moscow not about to compromise…
Panel @PeterRicketts @montie @cocobyname
What’s going on with Reform?
AND end of week excl with banned Eurovision singer from Malta
Does Russia want actual peace? key Putin ally suggests Moscow not about to compromise…
Panel @PeterRicketts @montie @cocobyname
What’s going on with Reform?
AND end of week excl with banned Eurovision singer from Malta
on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social latest in geopolitical geoeconomic chaos
⚡️ EU agreeing to fund rearmament
🚨 Trump row back on trade war after stock falls
🇨🇦 excl with Canada’s Security minister
💥 is tariff chaos is in fact about a bigger plan for a weaker dollar @gilliantett.bsky.social
⚡️ EU agreeing to fund rearmament
🚨 Trump row back on trade war after stock falls
🇨🇦 excl with Canada’s Security minister
💥 is tariff chaos is in fact about a bigger plan for a weaker dollar @gilliantett.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social latest in geopolitical geoeconomic chaos
⚡️ EU agreeing to fund rearmament
🚨 Trump row back on trade war after stock falls
🇨🇦 excl with Canada’s Security minister
💥 is tariff chaos is in fact about a bigger plan for a weaker dollar @gilliantett.bsky.social
⚡️ EU agreeing to fund rearmament
🚨 Trump row back on trade war after stock falls
🇨🇦 excl with Canada’s Security minister
💥 is tariff chaos is in fact about a bigger plan for a weaker dollar @gilliantett.bsky.social
Thumping fall in Tesla sales in Jan across Europe (EU +Efta + UK)… down 45%, to 9,945 from 18k last Jan. In EU alone halved to 7,500… at the same time EV sales in general up 37%.
Shares down 10%.
Overtaken by JLR and Mazda. And BYD in UK.
New model Y factor, but Musk hit too?
Shares down 10%.
Overtaken by JLR and Mazda. And BYD in UK.
New model Y factor, but Musk hit too?
February 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Thumping fall in Tesla sales in Jan across Europe (EU +Efta + UK)… down 45%, to 9,945 from 18k last Jan. In EU alone halved to 7,500… at the same time EV sales in general up 37%.
Shares down 10%.
Overtaken by JLR and Mazda. And BYD in UK.
New model Y factor, but Musk hit too?
Shares down 10%.
Overtaken by JLR and Mazda. And BYD in UK.
New model Y factor, but Musk hit too?
Reposted
“Whoever controls powerful AI… could be a dictator”
@faisalislam.bsky.social speaks to Nobel Prize winning Turkish-American economist Daron Acemoglu, who warns about the dangers of AI dictators and the impact powerful AI could have on global democracy.
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmzs...
@faisalislam.bsky.social speaks to Nobel Prize winning Turkish-American economist Daron Acemoglu, who warns about the dangers of AI dictators and the impact powerful AI could have on global democracy.
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmzs...
Nobel prize winner on threat of AI dictators and Big Tech’s risk to democracy
YouTube video by BBC Newsnight
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
“Whoever controls powerful AI… could be a dictator”
@faisalislam.bsky.social speaks to Nobel Prize winning Turkish-American economist Daron Acemoglu, who warns about the dangers of AI dictators and the impact powerful AI could have on global democracy.
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmzs...
@faisalislam.bsky.social speaks to Nobel Prize winning Turkish-American economist Daron Acemoglu, who warns about the dangers of AI dictators and the impact powerful AI could have on global democracy.
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmzs...
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Carney on five years of Brexit: "…unfortunately, the United Kingdom is living with the economic impact of that decision. This is a case where I wish I were wrong or had been wrong about the likely economic impact."
WATCH: m.youtube.com/watch?v=yV10...
#Newsnight | @faisalislam.bsky.social
WATCH: m.youtube.com/watch?v=yV10...
#Newsnight | @faisalislam.bsky.social
"We're going to stand up to a bully" | Mark Carney on President Trump’s Canada trade tariffs
YouTube video by BBC Newsnight
m.youtube.com
February 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Carney on five years of Brexit: "…unfortunately, the United Kingdom is living with the economic impact of that decision. This is a case where I wish I were wrong or had been wrong about the likely economic impact."
WATCH: m.youtube.com/watch?v=yV10...
#Newsnight | @faisalislam.bsky.social
WATCH: m.youtube.com/watch?v=yV10...
#Newsnight | @faisalislam.bsky.social
quite something…
An attempt to reshape global econ & trade by projecting US tech supremacy & economic optimism AND threatening trillions in tariffs…
Ultimate carrot and stick. Charm & Offence.
Davos elite nod along as Trump delivers ultimatum
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An attempt to reshape global econ & trade by projecting US tech supremacy & economic optimism AND threatening trillions in tariffs…
Ultimate carrot and stick. Charm & Offence.
Davos elite nod along as Trump delivers ultimatum
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Davos elite nod along as Trump delivers ultimatum
President Trump's 'America First' message takes shape, as the rest of the world begins to digest what it might mean for them and global trade.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
quite something…
An attempt to reshape global econ & trade by projecting US tech supremacy & economic optimism AND threatening trillions in tariffs…
Ultimate carrot and stick. Charm & Offence.
Davos elite nod along as Trump delivers ultimatum
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An attempt to reshape global econ & trade by projecting US tech supremacy & economic optimism AND threatening trillions in tariffs…
Ultimate carrot and stick. Charm & Offence.
Davos elite nod along as Trump delivers ultimatum
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
NEW
🚨 Trade Sec Jonathan Reynolds tells @BBCNews after Trump speech US does not need to apply tariffs to UK because there is no goods trade deficit.
🚨 Reynolds also clarified that both UK joining PEM and a Brexit vet deal with dynamic alignment would not cross red lines.
🚨 Trade Sec Jonathan Reynolds tells @BBCNews after Trump speech US does not need to apply tariffs to UK because there is no goods trade deficit.
🚨 Reynolds also clarified that both UK joining PEM and a Brexit vet deal with dynamic alignment would not cross red lines.
January 24, 2025 at 7:37 AM
NEW
🚨 Trade Sec Jonathan Reynolds tells @BBCNews after Trump speech US does not need to apply tariffs to UK because there is no goods trade deficit.
🚨 Reynolds also clarified that both UK joining PEM and a Brexit vet deal with dynamic alignment would not cross red lines.
🚨 Trade Sec Jonathan Reynolds tells @BBCNews after Trump speech US does not need to apply tariffs to UK because there is no goods trade deficit.
🚨 Reynolds also clarified that both UK joining PEM and a Brexit vet deal with dynamic alignment would not cross red lines.
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@faisalislam.bsky.social: “ #Trump tells #Davos for those that want to
import into the #US from abroad:
“You will pay a #tariff” differing amounts… which could be worth “trillions of dollars” for the US Treasury.
This must be a universal tariff.”
import into the #US from abroad:
“You will pay a #tariff” differing amounts… which could be worth “trillions of dollars” for the US Treasury.
This must be a universal tariff.”
January 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
@faisalislam.bsky.social: “ #Trump tells #Davos for those that want to
import into the #US from abroad:
“You will pay a #tariff” differing amounts… which could be worth “trillions of dollars” for the US Treasury.
This must be a universal tariff.”
import into the #US from abroad:
“You will pay a #tariff” differing amounts… which could be worth “trillions of dollars” for the US Treasury.
This must be a universal tariff.”
Exclusive interview with EU Trade chief from Davos…
Seeking talks with Trump’s team… open to ambitious reset with UK on food/farm exports and pan European customs rule of origin area
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Seeking talks with Trump’s team… open to ambitious reset with UK on food/farm exports and pan European customs rule of origin area
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
EU trade chief: Bloc may consider UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme
The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Exclusive interview with EU Trade chief from Davos…
Seeking talks with Trump’s team… open to ambitious reset with UK on food/farm exports and pan European customs rule of origin area
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Seeking talks with Trump’s team… open to ambitious reset with UK on food/farm exports and pan European customs rule of origin area
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The new European Union trade chief responsible for post-Brexit negotiations has told the BBC that a "pan-European [customs] area is something we could consider" as part of "reset" discussions between the UK and EU.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#EU #brexit
By @faisalislam.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#EU #brexit
By @faisalislam.bsky.social
EU trade chief: Bloc may consider UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme
The UK re-joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.
www.bbc.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The new European Union trade chief responsible for post-Brexit negotiations has told the BBC that a "pan-European [customs] area is something we could consider" as part of "reset" discussions between the UK and EU.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#EU #brexit
By @faisalislam.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#EU #brexit
By @faisalislam.bsky.social
Bidenomics without the money and now without Biden too, is much too thin. A more detailed strategy for sustained growth is needed, and in short order.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mortgages rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act
Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Bidenomics without the money and now without Biden too, is much too thin. A more detailed strategy for sustained growth is needed, and in short order.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Last night’s @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social kicked off with these extraordinary images from the devastation in LA
“The imagery is next level shocking.”
“Our house will definitely be next…”
The story of the LA fires, as told by the residents whose neighbourhoods have been left devastated.
[Part 1]
#Newsnight
“Our house will definitely be next…”
The story of the LA fires, as told by the residents whose neighbourhoods have been left devastated.
[Part 1]
#Newsnight
January 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Last night’s @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social kicked off with these extraordinary images from the devastation in LA
Coming up 2230 @BBCTwo
Fascinating iv with @DMiliband on working with Syria’s new leaders, refugees, & UK’s place in a rapidly changing geopolitics
And GDP, British ambition and Chinese spies with @samuelkasumu & @DrJoGrady
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
Fascinating iv with @DMiliband on working with Syria’s new leaders, refugees, & UK’s place in a rapidly changing geopolitics
And GDP, British ambition and Chinese spies with @samuelkasumu & @DrJoGrady
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Coming up 2230 @BBCTwo
Fascinating iv with @DMiliband on working with Syria’s new leaders, refugees, & UK’s place in a rapidly changing geopolitics
And GDP, British ambition and Chinese spies with @samuelkasumu & @DrJoGrady
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
Fascinating iv with @DMiliband on working with Syria’s new leaders, refugees, & UK’s place in a rapidly changing geopolitics
And GDP, British ambition and Chinese spies with @samuelkasumu & @DrJoGrady
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
RESET!
What does PM actually mean by a changed relationship with the EU, after his meeting with Council President at Number 10 today… myself and Nick picking up it could be more extensive than thought… with Margaret Hodge and Kwasi Kwarteng at 2230 on BBC 2 and IPlayer … @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
What does PM actually mean by a changed relationship with the EU, after his meeting with Council President at Number 10 today… myself and Nick picking up it could be more extensive than thought… with Margaret Hodge and Kwasi Kwarteng at 2230 on BBC 2 and IPlayer … @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
December 12, 2024 at 9:45 PM
RESET!
What does PM actually mean by a changed relationship with the EU, after his meeting with Council President at Number 10 today… myself and Nick picking up it could be more extensive than thought… with Margaret Hodge and Kwasi Kwarteng at 2230 on BBC 2 and IPlayer … @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
What does PM actually mean by a changed relationship with the EU, after his meeting with Council President at Number 10 today… myself and Nick picking up it could be more extensive than thought… with Margaret Hodge and Kwasi Kwarteng at 2230 on BBC 2 and IPlayer … @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
dragged to see Wicked by 3 daughters and 3 of their friends…
First reaction - 3 hours, seriously? Just for part 1. No way. Actually planned to leave early.
how absolutely stunning a spectacle & unexpectedly funny too.
Now … singing along to “Defying Gravity” on loop… surely a British Oscar…
First reaction - 3 hours, seriously? Just for part 1. No way. Actually planned to leave early.
how absolutely stunning a spectacle & unexpectedly funny too.
Now … singing along to “Defying Gravity” on loop… surely a British Oscar…
November 29, 2024 at 3:49 PM
dragged to see Wicked by 3 daughters and 3 of their friends…
First reaction - 3 hours, seriously? Just for part 1. No way. Actually planned to leave early.
how absolutely stunning a spectacle & unexpectedly funny too.
Now … singing along to “Defying Gravity” on loop… surely a British Oscar…
First reaction - 3 hours, seriously? Just for part 1. No way. Actually planned to leave early.
how absolutely stunning a spectacle & unexpectedly funny too.
Now … singing along to “Defying Gravity” on loop… surely a British Oscar…
Things I notice about this place….
No one cussing my socks…
Nice not to have the proprietors’ tweets a random warblings in your face every 5 seconds.
Very much like the very original Twitter…
No one cussing my socks…
Nice not to have the proprietors’ tweets a random warblings in your face every 5 seconds.
Very much like the very original Twitter…
November 27, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Things I notice about this place….
No one cussing my socks…
Nice not to have the proprietors’ tweets a random warblings in your face every 5 seconds.
Very much like the very original Twitter…
No one cussing my socks…
Nice not to have the proprietors’ tweets a random warblings in your face every 5 seconds.
Very much like the very original Twitter…