Markets, companies, capital, and the strategic shifts reshaping the global economy.
The Economist predicts that the United States will face lasting consequences from Scott Bessent’s bond market moves, with issues expected to persist as long as government debt remains elevated.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the government is urgently confirming the welfare of Australian tourists following devastating flooding in the region.
The event, branded “Surprise and shine,” is expected to unveil new iPhones and Apple Watches, with analysts anticipating the debut of the company’s first folding phone.
The final legal obstacle has been removed from a Donald Trump executive order, allowing new rules on voter data sharing and barcoded ballot envelopes to proceed before the upcoming midterm elections.
Court documents identify a Chinese state-sponsored group as having targeted networks of major US agencies and critical infrastructure providers.
The George Town council voted 6-1 to greenlight a major AI facility at Long Reach, a decision made just one day before the federal government announced a new national framework for datacentre standards.
The Microsoft co-founder says policymakers are ill-equipped to handle the displacement of workers and strain on social systems caused by artificial intelligence.
The tech giant has reached a settlement with California and other state attorneys general, resolving allegations that it misrepresented the extent of mental health harms to children.
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge showed a slower annual rise than economists anticipated, offering a potential signal for monetary policy ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium.
The latest edition of The Economist’s daily podcast examines US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s approach to bond markets, alongside concerns over water infrastructure security in America.
A surge in international demand for ants as exotic pets has established a profitable illicit trade, with smugglers targeting Kenya’s wildlife to supply overseas buyers.
Tehran claims Washington is obstructing a bilateral agreement with Muscat to establish a phased framework for safe passage through the critical waterway.
The South Korean automaker, which has outpaced rivals in US growth, plans to increase production at its new facility to secure further market share.
The latest issue of The Economist features a handpicked article examining the cultural trend of 1990s nostalgia in China, now available as a podcast episode.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index rose by 3.5% in July, exceeding the 3.3% forecast. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s preferred underlying inflation measure remained at 3.6%, increasing the likelihood of a fourth interest rate hike this year, potentially as early as September, to meet the 2.5% inflation target.
The agreement has been submitted to lawmakers, drawing criticism from Democrats and nonproliferation experts who argue the lack of a permanent ban on uranium enrichment poses significant risks.
The partnership signals growing adoption of Huawei technology outside China, even as the US Entity List limits the firm’s access to American suppliers.
Brent crude declined for a second straight day as investors digested the US shift towards sanctions, easing fears of immediate supply disruption in the Middle East.
Senator Darline Graham has defeated Representative Ralph Norman to claim the GOP nomination, cementing her status as Donald Trump’s preferred candidate for the open seat.
The departure follows a recent reorganisation of the firm’s infrastructure division, according to an OpenAI spokesperson.
Proposed federal regulations aim to curb power price rises and manage the environmental footprint of the AI-driven datacentre boom.
A new assessment challenges the narrative of a factory jobs boom, asking if the US president’s economic policies are truly driving the recovery.
The publication argues the US president is not a lame duck, but a defensive leader protecting his dominance amid escalating trade and legal disputes.
The Economist assesses Canada’s latest countermeasures as measured, yet warns that the dispute with the United States could spiral into an all-out trade war.
Diplomatic talks in Muscat and Tehran focus on a shared corridor and mine-clearing operations to secure one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints.
The publication’s latest weekly podcast examines whether the disruption to employment caused by artificial intelligence poses a significant risk to the Chinese Communist Party.
Senior editor Daniel Franklin argues that the administrative process for updating British travel documents is remarkably straightforward.
The investor argues that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s interventions in the bond market are unlikely to succeed, despite a recent modest decline in yields.
The Economist reports that new sanctions are deepening the “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran, following a sharp diplomatic rift over the Strait of Hormuz.
A new feature in The Economist suggests that awareness of death acts as a catalyst to accelerate efforts to establish a legacy and value relationships.
Ottawa is preparing countermeasures against a 50 per cent tariff hike on auto imports after negotiators returned from Washington without a deal.
Crude benchmarks fell sharply after reports emerged that Washington intends to send evacuated diplomats back to the region, a move investors viewed as a stabilising signal amidst ongoing conflict.
Growing anxiety over the scale and cost of United States government spending has revitalised the debasement trade, prompting a renewed shift in capital towards hard assets.
The US administration has threatened an “economic D-Day” by imposing secondary sanctions on the limited number of governments that facilitate the majority of Iran’s remaining foreign commerce.
Despite gaining market share over the past year, Coles reported a temporary dip in supermarket sales as parents flocked to Woolworths to collect Disney figurines.
Australia’s largest oil and gas producer has abandoned its long-term emissions goals and a $US5 billion clean energy investment pledge, citing slower-than-expected market development for lower-carbon technologies.
The chip giant is prioritising the manufacture and distribution of Groq hardware, a move that underscores the rising strategic value of low-latency inference in artificial intelligence.
Widespread disruptions to the north short line have forced commuters to rely on limited bus services, with travel times expected to increase by 45 minutes.
Intense societal expectations around childbearing are colliding with a demanding corporate culture, causing Chinese women to fall behind in career progression.
The Trump administration has announced a strategy to isolate Iran’s economy through secondary sanctions, explicitly signalling that China will not be exempt from the measures.
A senior technology leader at Goldman Sachs has warned that the bank’s rapid adoption of artificial intelligence could weaken the critical analytical capabilities of future bankers.
The Chinese e-retailer is preparing to enter the public markets at a valuation of approximately US$25 billion, a significant reduction from its previous peak.
Donald Trump’s expansion of the US military presence in Panama is reportedly undermining the neutral status that underpins the operational security of the country’s canal.
The US President announced a significant hike in duties on vehicles and parts from Canada, marking a shift from diplomatic friction to direct economic countermeasures.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly considering using the Treasury General Account to repurchase government debt, a move that would provide significant capacity to influence long-term yields.
The latest episode of The Economist’s daily podcast examines a renewed flare-up in trade relations between the United States and Canada, set against a backdrop of softening US inflation data.
Brooke Harrington argues that claims the discipline is thinly disguised socialism are wide of the mark.
Currency falls as analysts suggest Ottawa and Washington are moving toward an all-out trade war, with Canada facing greater exposure due to its open economy.