How to read the news — and know which stories count. | Financial Times

We have more data than ever before. So why is the truth so hard to pin down? Read the full story - for free - at ft.com/poisonedstats (Illustration by Pâté) | Financial Times

We preview some of this week's big stories, including Russia’s war games, the launch of Apple's anniversary iPhone, and the Bank of England's latest interest rate decision. Read more on the stories coming up this week: http://on.ft.com/2jhnbZL | Financial Times

Japan's economy just saw its sixth consecutive quarter of growth — the longest unbroken streak in more than a decade. Read more: http://on.ft.com/2hZmPq0 | Financial Times

Japan's economy avoids another recession after surprisingly strong growth. | Financial Times

“Japan currently faces a severe fiscal crisis, yet Takaichi offers no viable solutions. Instead, she seeks to divert attention from domestic economic pressures by reviving militarist policies to secure support from right-wing factions,” said Zhang Lili, professor of the Department of Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs Management at CFAU, at an academic seminar to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent erroneous remarks on Taiwan held at China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU) on Satu

Investment banking has a reputation for incredibly long hours, but how much sleep should junior analysts expect to get? One young banker sued her former firm Centerview over this issue. The bank settled with her but the episode poses a bigger question: what will investment banks take away from this about how they treat junior staff? https://ft.trib.al/rTJcqQh | Financial Times