The country is the darling of investors, but that could change
Countries that once saw American success as their own now view the US as an adversary and Beijing as a model
After several decades of closer integration with the US, the country’s prime minister is pushing large infrastructure projects and looking for new markets
Democratic history is a timeline of states acting to curb over-mighty figures, from kings to business tycoons
Iranians have not become monarchists — they are seeking anyone who can replace a despotic regime at war with its own people
Compared to other clean energy sources, the value of SMRs lies in scale not speed
To rebuild the energy sector, the country needs a credible, legitimate government investors can trust
Temporary reliefs are a sticking plaster for a tax that needs reform
The latest investment frenzy is heavily concentrated in one sector
The surprise departure deprives Farage of some Westminster theatre and gives the Tories a chance to reclaim ground
Rising numbers of older people across the continent are straining budgets and making for some difficult political decisions
Business dynamism comes in many different forms
Plus, the central bank trilemma
It’s a lonely time to be a crusader for tougher regulations of lenders, at least outside of Switzerland.
If the Trump administration exerts more influence on the US central bank, global swap lines could become more politicised
Enchantment blooms in every corner of Kalmthout Arboretum
Korean behemoth’s struggles with advanced AI memory have turned customers towards its more commoditised products
Wall St chief wants AI to reshape the bank but the question is how exactly it will measure success
Charlie Ergen’s future will probably be guided by what happens to Elon Musk’s company
The priority should be to maximise strategic leverage — and only then pursue communication channels
From Brussels to Moldova, the men in blue suits know they’re in trouble. But what are they going to do about it?
Monetisation and its discontents
If Tokyo can’t count on Washington, forging pragmatic new alliances with former foes increasingly makes sense
Susquehanna may find that having an edge in one market does not automatically translate into another
Issuers should be allowed to pay interest on stablecoins — just as lenders can on dollars
American intervention in Iran carries far greater risks than in Venezuela
Then, as now, Iranians took to the streets and risked their lives for free speech and economic prosperity
As cyber threats proliferate, we need to double down on maths to protect security and boost economic growth
There is comfort that a price exists where developers make money and British consumers are at least no worse off
One of the appeals of the jab business — its dependability — is under threat
Concern about the loss of jurisdiction and agency to US companies is becoming more pressing for Europeans
His two great liabilities, Brexit and Donald Trump, are unmentionable in British politics
Plus fiscal dominance and the Fed
In a polarised world, thoughtful reframing on hot-button issues could be key to reaching across divides
America’s national security strategy projects internal fears abroad
Why would someone like the Swiss banker step away just when things are about to get fun?
It can be scary without a salary, but savings made in retirement can mount up
