The Economist

THE ECONOMIST: Blockbuster products brought overnight success — and unexpected problems.

THE ECONOMIST: How top chef manages a shipload of food and thousands of hungry passengers.

THE ECONOMIST: We assess the performance of this year’s superstars of the c-suite.

THE ECONOMIST: Looking back on a rollercoaster year for investors.

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.

We look forward to making your guest experience as commoditised as possible

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.