FT and Standard Chartered's 2026 Business Book of the Year Longlist: Power and Innovation Dominate

The Financial Times and Standard Chartered have unveiled their longlist of the most compelling business books of 2026, featuring 15 titles across three key themes: power, innovation, and society. The list, which aims to celebrate the 'most compelling and enjoyable' insights into modern business, includes deep dives into technology, finance, and media. Notable entries such as William Cohan's Money to Burn and Liaquat Ahamed's In 1873 offer historical and contemporary analyses, while works like Sebastian Mallaby's The Infinity Machine and Aimee Donnellan's Off the Scales examine the societal impacts of technological revolutions.

The selections suggest a strategic and cultural opportunity for markets, particularly in technology and finance, where books may prompt re-evaluations of risk profiles and sector trends.