The Economist

Iran’s recent defeats may prompt it to fall back on its other main form of deterrence: its nuclear weapons program.

After decapitation of Hezbollah, Iran could race for nukes

The embattled clerical regime might feel the need for stronger deterrence.

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With the northern hemisphere bracing for a severe winter, there’s fresh fears over the world’s gas supplies.

Is the world sleepwalking into another gas crisis?

With the northern hemisphere heading into winter there are fresh fears that prices will spike once again.

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Intel has bank debt, public bonds and $11b of investment-grade private credit. What the chipmaker does not have is a credible plan to turn a profit.

Can dealmaking save Intel?

America’s failing chip champion needs a financial-engineering miracle.

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Will Israel's economy survive all-out war?

Will all-out war destroy Israel’s economy?

The country’s banks are experiencing capital flight as hostilities sit on a knife-edge

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Governments are bigger and more useless than ever.

Time and money Tik-Tokking for Hollywood

Social media stars are commanding huge audiences - and the advertising to match - should traditional production streams be worried?

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Now that kindness is in vogue, should you be nicer at work?

Now that kindness is in vogue, should you be nicer at work?

THE ECONOMIST: Firms are publicly embracing the values of compassion: One manufacturer of safety gear talks of ‘offering grace internally’, which sounds intrusive.

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China’s steelmakers are selling abroad at bargain prices, to the distress of foreign competitors and politicians alike.

Chinese overcapacity is crushing the global steel industry

With China’s economy struggling, its steelmakers are selling abroad at bargain prices, to the distress of foreign competitors and politicians alike.

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US Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell at the headquarters of the Federal Reserve.
THE ECONOMIST: The car industry might be slow to mark but fully-electric vehicles will win the race.

Why the hype for hybrid cars won’t last long

THE ECONOMIST: The car industry might be slow to mark but fully-electric vehicles will win the race.

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Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell is set to finally cut interest rates - but will it be the massive boon that investors are banking on?

The US Fed’s interest rate cuts may disappoint investors

The longed-for moment is almost here, but Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell could still surprise.

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Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw holds a photograph of the rifle and other items found near where a suspect in the attempted assassination attempt was found.

Another attempt on Trump’s life will shake up the election

Republicans and Democrats must again try to avoid politicising a failed assassination.

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Donald Trump has talked up the idea of a US sovereign wealth fund. But it may have bigger risks.

Why an American sovereign wealth fund is a risky idea

Donald Trump’s latest proposal has worryingly broad support.

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