The Economist

 Middle East wars historically prove costly to the rest of the world, but this one could be very different.

Could war in the Gulf push oil to $100 a barrel?

THE ECONOMIST: Middle East wars historically prove costly to the rest of the world, but this one could be very different.

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Google could be forced to break up its business

Search for the answer to Google’s monopoly

THE ECONOMIST: In what would be America’s biggest anti-monopolistic act in 25 years, the court could be asked to break up Google — separating the search engine, Chrome browser and Android operating system.

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Loads of bosses accrue managerial responsibilities for reasons unrelated to their ability to discharge them. 

Nailing the art of choosing bosses. The skills to look for

Does a confident approach or competent performance make for the best manager? 

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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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