The Economist

THE ECONOMIST: Politics and ageing populations are pushing the world’s rich economies down a dangerous debt path.

THE ECONOMIST: As China and America clash over trade, cracks emerge in each side’s position.

THE ECONOMIST: Beijing turns the war on monopolies into a weapon against America.

THE ECONOMIST: A record merger boom is reshaping capitalism — powered by AI giants, cheap credit and Trump-era deregulation.

To gauge the centrality of the AI superstar, The Economist conducted this thought experiment.

THE ECONOMIST: The stockmarket is fuelling America’s economy but what happens in the event of a slump?

THE ECONOMIST: After two years of bloodshed, Donald Trump’s high-stakes diplomacy has brought Israel and Hamas to the table in a deal that could reshape the region.

A hostage release and Gaza ceasefire are welcome. However, what happens next is the acid test.

THE ECONOMIST: In parts of America’s economy, the pain is real but the full reckoning has not arrived.

THE ECONOMIST: Donald Trump’s immigration squeeze is fuelling inflation while starving the country of workers.

Exclusive experiences, private jets and five-star stays defy the global slowdown.

Introducing the 25/25/25/25 portfolio.

THE ECONOMIST: You might call it ouija-board management: messages are being received even if none have actually been sent. 

THE ECONOMIST: If a Warner Bros buyout goes ahead the Ellisons will dominate film, TV and streaming on top of their Silicon Valley success

Dodgy data, tetchy markets and a swathe of laid-off workers.