Kamala Harris launches media blitz in bid to regain momentum against Donald Trump

Kamala Harris is stepping up her media appearances with direct appeals to Black voters and other groups as she struggles to take on Donald Trump with just three weeks to go in the White House race. On Tuesday Harris was interviewed by Charlamagne tha God, a radio host whose syndicated show is popular with young…

LVMH shares down 7% after warning of ‘uncertain’ outlook

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. LVMH shares dropped 7 per cent on Wednesday, a day after the world’s largest luxury group reported an unexpected fall in third-quarter sales and warned of an “uncertain economic and geopolitical environment”. Weak spending by…

Hong Kong slashes tax on spirits to boost nightlife

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Hong Kong has slashed its spirits tax, one of the highest in the world, as the Chinese territory seeks to boost nightlife and revive its struggling economy. The Asian financial hub, hit hard by China’s…

Elon Musk gives $75mn boost to Donald Trump’s presidential run

Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for free The stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White House Elon Musk has given nearly $75mn to help Donald Trump’s bid to win back the White House, as the world’s richest man tries to influence the outcome of next month’s US presidential…