Business
Stockholm is Europe’s new capital of capital
Stockholm is emerging as Europe’s new financial hub, driven by Sweden’s increased borrowing and its ideal environment for bond traders.
Which Kevin Hassett would lead the Federal Reserve?
Kevin Hassett has shifted from a conservative tax specialist to a politically biased operative, raising questions about his suitability to lead the Federal Reserve.
How to spot a bubble bursting
Spot market bubbles by ignoring traditional valuations. Instead, watch for spikes in search queries and the firing of fund managers.
Why worries about American job losses are overstated
Despite widespread fears among executives and officials, concerns about a catastrophic U.S. job market collapse are overstated.
Self-driving cars will transform urban economies
Robotaxis will reshape city economies beyond expectations. Their surge triggers widespread ripple effects, fundamentally altering urban financial landscapes.
China’s property market is (somehow) worsening
China’s property market continues to deteriorate despite government interventions, which have proven inadequate to halt the deepening crisis.
Narendra Modi plans to free up India’s giant labour force
Modi plans to dismantle socialist-era labor regulations to create a dynamic market, aiming to unleash India’s massive workforce for greater economic growth.
One weird trick to solve the affordability crisis
The text suggests a nominal adjustment to address affordability if citizens dislike large figures. This "weird trick" implies a simple, unconventional fix for the dilemma.
How to short the bubbliest firms
Shorting overvalued firms is difficult due to private market challenges. Strategies for betting against them face significant hurdles.
Investors expect AI use to soar. That’s not happening
Despite investor optimism, corporate AI adoption has stalled, with recent polling data indicating flatlining business uptake.
Visa restrictions are bad for Indians—but maybe not for India
Tighter visa rules may reduce Indian expat remittances but could benefit India by fostering new domestic economic avenues.
Economists get cold feet about high minimum wages
Economists are hesitant about high minimum wages as governments push this regulatory policy to its limits.
Can the Chinese economy match Aruba’s?
China faces a major challenge despite Xi’s 2035 goals. The title’s comparison to Aruba’s economy is illogical, as China’s economy is vastly larger.
America’s huge mortgage market is slowly dying
Trump’s proposed solutions risk worsening America’s housing emergency as its massive mortgage sector faces a slow demise.
Crypto got everything it wanted. Now it’s sinking
Crypto secured its demands but is now sinking, with the downturn potentially rippling through broader financial markets.
Is this the end of the scorching gold rally?
Investors should worry as optimistic narratives face scrutiny, potentially signaling the end of the blistering gold rally.
Tree murders and the economics of crime
Wealthy individuals engage in illicit forest destruction, driven by the economic incentives of crime.
How AI is breaking cover letters
AI is making cover letters obsolete, which reduces job seeker earnings by eliminating a key tool for demonstrating value and securing higher compensation.
In defence of personal finance
Personal finance offers numerous benefits despite potentially exacerbating disparities.