Business
Old folk are seized by stockmarket mania
Senior citizens are succumbing to stock market mania, risking their savings. This trend may exacerbate potential market downturns despite appearing logical for individual investors.
Recessions have become ultra-rare. That is storing up trouble
Ultra-rare recessions risk storing up trouble by making nations sluggish and bloated. This continuous expansion may ultimately brew future crises instead of ensuring stability.
The problem with America’s shutdown economy
Political stalemate has halted official U.S. government statistics, leaving independent estimates to present conflicting economic figures.
What explains India’s peculiar stability?
India’s stability amid regional volatility stems from robust democratic institutions and resilient societal structures, ensuring composure despite challenges.
Don’t blame AI for your job woes
White-collar job anxiety stems from broader economic conditions, not AI. Stop blaming technology for employment struggles caused by macroeconomic factors.
Universal child care can harm children
The rising prevalence of universal child care in the US has sparked significant worry, as it may detrimentally affect children.
Investors are telling Britain to cheer up a bit
Despite real economic challenges, UK assets are performing strongly, signaling a more optimistic outlook for investors.
How Donald Trump can dodge a Supreme Court tariff block
Trump can bypass a Supreme Court tariff block by leveraging alternative presidential authorities.
The mystery of China’s slumping investment
China’s investment slump persists despite leadership’s calm demeanor, raising questions about underlying economic risks and whether the situation warrants alarm.
Why Wall Street won’t see the next crash coming
Skilled market participants often fail to forecast abrupt spikes in instability, highlighting the inherent difficulty in predicting sudden market collapses.
Investors will help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica will receive catastrophe bond payouts to fund reconstruction after Hurricane Melissa. This investor capital aids the nation's recovery from the storm's devastation.
The new globalisation paradox
Trump’s era proves that national autonomy now demands deeper global integration, as Brazil’s experience illustrates.
India’s IPO boom is good news for its economy
India’s IPO boom fuels economic growth by driving investment through equity markets, signaling robust market activity and financial expansion.
A letter to investors from the White House Opportunities Fund
The White House Opportunities Fund addresses shareholders on state capitalism's evolving impact on American corporations.
The end of the rip-off economy
AI boosts market efficiency across healthcare, finance, and autos, signaling the end of exploitative economic practices.
China’s secret stockpiles have been a great success—so far
China’s strategic stockpiles of food, fuels, and metals have successfully insulated the nation from external shocks. However, this success is currently temporary as Xi seeks to secure long-term, Trump-proof access to these essential commodities.
The counterintuitive economics of smoking
Tobacco companies profit from smokers trying to quit by selling expensive cessation products. This counterintuitive strategy turns the desire to stop smoking into a revenue stream.
Will America’s new sanctions on Russian oil force a peace deal?
Trump’s new Russian oil sanctions aim to force peace, but may require further escalation to succeed.
China is being fuelled by inspiration, not perspiration
China’s growth is shifting from labor-driven to innovation-led, fueled by inspiration rather than sweat. This transition requires honest leadership to sustain momentum and ensure long-term success.
Can AI make the poor world richer?
AI promises equal opportunity for developing nations, yet this claim mirrors past technological waves, raising doubts about its unique potential to drive prosperity.