Taking care when describing ideas is more important than ever in both politics and economics
Lawyers, judges and legislators are locked in a war of words in Delaware, the legal home of more corporations than any other state
Accounting rules are holding back investment just as it needs to meet growth and net zero requirements
Investors are learning that revenue gains from AI will take time
From personal experience she grasps how domestic political divisions can undermine American power abroad
A strange new alliance is growing between those who want to restrict abortion and those asking their compatriots to have more children
One hundred years on, the Zinoviev Letter illustrates how election results have deeper causes than disinformation
Creator of the Sweet Valley High young adult fiction phenomenon put books in the hands of a generation of girls
The strongman is reasserting his grip after an election marred by violence and suspected fraud
Since the pandemic, consumer spending has remained strong. But three months before the election, there are signs that demand is weakening
We know that racism is on the wane but optimism should not lead to complacency
For all its power, American influence is decidedly limited. But limited is not the same as non-existent
Speed and ferocity of Tokyo market correction is eye-catching
On both sides of the Atlantic, the configuration of strictures on central banks and governments may risk economic wellbeing
Next spring’s expected UK pensions bill would be a good opportunity to boost auto-enrolment contributions
JD Vance’s attack on people without kids flies in the face of demographic reality
Advances in generative artificial intelligence look set to put pressure on the profession’s traditional charging structure
Bottles under £15, champagne for a wedding, and other beginner-friendly categories
The golden rule is to read as few contemporary books as possible
The would-be president’s musical passions seem to have struck a chord with voters
A mysterious breach of a small bank in Arkansas shows fintech needs to focus more on its plumbing
Even a glimmer of reflected glory is worth competing for
Investors taking a bet on global equities are very reliant on profit forecasts for a handful of companies
The country’s flora, from the Caucasus mountains to the shores of the Black Sea, is a gardener’s invitation to rethink the possible
Why getting generational handovers right matters to more than just the family
Share certificates, company reports on paper and annual general meetings have distinct advantages
There’s no need to become a different person, but some sequins could be good
Parents have been indoctrinated to think that buying child-specific designs is a question of survival. It’s not
Italian group does not enjoy structural advantages of some rivals yet was breakout star of this reporting season
These days pushing the boundaries is more acceptable, but don’t forget to read the room
Production issues and strategic mis-steps allowed rivals to charge ahead
A cornerstone of the bull market suddenly looks wobbly
A bigger rate cut than the Fed envisages may be warranted in September
A mega election year is ushering in a different breed of net zero lawmakers
New technology is creating an uneven playing field in athletics
Industry seeks to avoid painful experience with online gatekeepers such as Google and Facebook
The threats to this crucial infrastructure are growing but there are possible solutions
