The Economist

THE ECONOMIST: Complaints about quality are a growing worry for brands from Chanel to Prada.

Which nation improved the most this year? Given its radical regime change, the answer might surprise you.

THE ECONOMIST: After years of private funding, SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic may test the stock market. Their valuations won’t get a free pass.

THE ECONOMIST: Uneasy investors who predicted past bubbles say the AI boom may still run.

THE ECONOMIST: The industry is supplanting Wall Street’s privileged position on the American right

THE ECONOMIST: Despite fears of job losses, some aspects of the new technology require human skills.

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THE ECONOMIST: Celebrities and economic uncertainty have put the precious back in precious metal.

THE ECONOMIST: China too complacent about the country’s dependence on trade growth.

THE ECONOMIST: The battle for Warner Bros just escalated — and it’s no longer just about money.

THE ECONOMIST: AI is quietly taking over Christmas shopping — from picking gifts to reshaping how big retailers sell.

THE ECONOMIST: Which economy is the world’s best? The 2025 rankings are out and the results aren’t what you’d expect.

THE ECONOMIST: The enormous West African iron ore supply threatens Australia’s global export power.

THE ECONOMIST: Mega-mergers are reshaping entire industries but analysts are split on whether shareholders stand to gain or lose.

THE ECONOMIST: Why coders and call-centre agents are especially vulnerable to the technology