Business
Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
Start-ups like Geek Meet Club and Cherry Dating combat online dating scams by manually vetting users and prioritizing face-to-face meetings to ensure authenticity and trust.
How should economists treat morality?
Economists should view morality not merely as an external constraint, but as an integral factor that can actively shape economic behavior and outcomes.
The other China shock
Amid China’s manufacturing dominance, the article questions if other nations can compete. It explores whether there is still room for alternative players in the global market.
The insurers on the hook for war in Iran
Some insurers have already suffered significant losses from the Iran conflict, while others face imminent financial pressure.
The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
Barbudans resist foreign developers buying coastal lands, challenging collective ownership laws established after slavery. Despite legal protections, locals like Miranda Beazer face displacement and destruction of their properties by outside investors.
Economics lessons from Home Depot
Home Depot’s performance serves as a key indicator for the U.S. housing market, reflecting consumer confidence and renovation trends. Its sales data helps economists gauge broader economic health and housing sector dynamics.
Investors fear another surge in inflation
Despite inflation fears, investors show limited appetite for inflation-linked securities, suggesting skepticism about sustained price hikes or preference for other assets.
Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
CreateMe uses adhesive instead of sewing to automate garment production, aiming to bring manufacturing back to the US. This shift could reduce environmental impact but threatens millions of textile workers' livelihoods.
Where expat escapees from Dubai end up
The article explores where expats fleeing Dubai settle and questions if they will ever return home.
How much is Donald Trump costing America’s economy?
This study estimates the economic impact of inconsistent presidential policy decisions on US expansion. It analyzes the resulting economic toll attributed to Donald Trump’s administration.
Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
Amazon dominates Western markets through a vast ecosystem and 40.5% US e-commerce share, outpacing rivals like Walmart and eBay despite emerging competition from Temu and Shein.
Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
UK solar adoption surges as businesses prioritize cost savings over sustainability, driven by rising energy prices. Numatic’s £1.5m investment exemplifies this economic shift, with installations up 65% for commercial clients.
Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
Orchid breeders use proprietary genetic screening to accelerate development and protect lucrative trade secrets, overcoming decades of complex genetics in a fierce, high-stakes industry.
How to share the AI windfall
The article questions whether taxation alone can adequately distribute the economic benefits of the AI boom. It explores alternative mechanisms for sharing the "AI windfall" beyond traditional tax policies.
The jobs apocalypse: a (very) short history
Widespread AI-driven joblessness would be historically unprecedented. This brief history contrasts current fears with past employment crises, highlighting the unique scale of potential technological disruption.
Is AI putting graduates out of work already?
Coding students should brace for bad news as AI may already be displacing new graduates.
Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
Meta’s AI glasses dominate sales despite privacy violations, as users secretly record others. Legal recourse is scarce, and lawsuits allege hidden data sharing.
How the world has avoided an oil catastrophe so far
Global oil markets have defied predictions of catastrophe, deepening the mystery surrounding commodity trends. This ongoing enigma highlights the unexpected resilience and complexity of the global energy sector.
Index rebalancing is now the biggest event in markets
Index rebalancing is now the market's premier event, yet translating this shift into profit remains a distinct challenge.
China wants more robots but not fewer workers
China aims to expand its robotics sector while maintaining current workforce levels, prioritizing a human-centric approach to technological integration.