Business
RedBird, a small firm doing big media deals
RedBird Capital Partners has expanded its portfolio to include assets in the Hollywood film industry and the Italian football club AC Milan.
Forget affordability. Europe has an availability crisis
Europe faces a housing crisis driven by scarcity, not just cost. Restrictive regulations stifle supply, creating a severe shortage of available homes.
Why fewer Americans are giving than before
The decline of philanthropy is not just about Donald Trump
The five biggest market developments of 2025
**Title: The Five Most Significant Market Shifts of 2025** **Reflecting on a Turbulent Year for Investors**
How to interpret the pain at the edge of America’s labour market
The article analyzes U.S. labor market periphery data, noting historical links to economic weakness but suggesting current conditions may deviate from past trends.
Watch who you’re calling childless
American women’s lifetime fertility rates have stabilized at levels comparable to two decades ago, challenging assumptions about declining birth rates.
Meet the American investors rushing into Congo
US investors are rushing into the DRC despite risks like conflict, graft, and Chinese competition.
This Christmas, raise a glass to concentrated market returns
Celebrate concentrated market returns this Christmas. Many firms now struggle to maintain their past glory, highlighting the power of market concentration.
Where America’s most prominent short-sellers are placing their bets
This article profiles three leading US short-sellers, exploring their current market bets and investment strategies as prominent bear market experts.
Crypto’s real threat to banks
Crypto is displacing Wall Street’s favored status among conservative Americans, posing a genuine threat to traditional banking.
Germany has a lawyer problem
Relentless administrative regulations hinder reformers in Germany, trapping those attempting to drive change.
What a stiff drink says about China’s economy
China’s baijiu industry faces intense internal competition, reflecting broader pressures within the nation’s economic landscape.
America’s bond market is quiet—almost too quiet
Scott Bessent’s shrewd strategy has left America’s bond market unusually quiet, raising suspicions about the underlying stability and potential hidden risks in the current financial landscape.
Wall Street is drooling over bank mergers
Wall Street eagerly anticipates bank mergers as the historically fragmented global banking sector prepares for significant consolidation and transformation.
Asia’s inexpensive AI stocks should worry American investors
Asian AI stocks offer low costs but pose risks for US investors. Tech mania in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan differs significantly, warranting caution.
Which economy did best in 2025?
The article introduces the annual economic rankings for 2025, highlighting which economies performed best. It serves as a return to this yearly assessment of global financial success.
AI misinformation may have paradoxical consequences
Like side-blotched lizards, AI misinformation may backfire paradoxically. This dynamic suggests that efforts to combat false information could inadvertently reinforce it.
Can golden toilets fix China’s economy?
The article satirically questions if "golden toilets" can fix China's economy, noting the Communist Party believes it holds the key to recovery.
Bitcoin has plunged. Strategy Inc is an early victim
Bitcoin’s plunge has made Strategy Inc. an early casualty. The firm holds a 3% share of the global supply.
American sanctions are putting Russia under pressure
US sanctions are increasingly pressuring Russia, though its tankers will eventually identify alternative pathways to mitigate this impact.