Economy

What is actually behind the Mamdani and Newsom deficit elimination magic?

Economy Daniel Lacalle - May 18, 2026.

Governor Gavin Newsom and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have been selling this week the same comforting story: the era of painful deficits is...

Towards a digitally connected European rail experience

Technology Elise Quevedo - May 17, 2026.

I've made enough journeys between the UK, France, and Spain to know that European rail travel still feels disconnected. The booking process isn't always up...

Catholic church and AI - how can new technology prioritize peace and human dignity?

Technology TA | AP Insight - May 16, 2026.

Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence, the Vatican said Saturday, as he gears up to release his first encyclical that...

What did the global economy get from the Trump-Xi summit?

Economy Shang-Jin Wei - May 16, 2026.

The optics of this week’s summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were carefully staged to signal parity between the United States and China. Trump, the...

Are hedge funds a bogeyman or an opportunity?

Economy Emre Alkin - May 16, 2026.

In this article, I wanted to offer an analysis of hedge funds – an issue that many people are curious about, that regulatory authorities often...

Asia is turning to solar power due to rising fuel costs

Energy TA | AP Insight - May 13, 2026.

Soaring costs for fuel due to the Iran war are leading panicked consumers in hard-hit Asia toward rooftop solar power, a likely windfall for China...

Populists wrong to call for targeted taxes on the ultra-wealthy

Economy Michael R. Strain - May 13, 2026.

“There’s a certain level of wealth and accumulation that is unearned. You can’t earn a billion dollars. You just can’t earn that.” So claimed Representative Alexandria...

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