2026-03-06 15:30:02
Every war produces images that stick in the mind. For many people around the world, but particularly in South Asia, the opening nights of this conflict will always be associated with footage from Dubai: a fire near a well-known hotel in Palm Jumeirah, debris from an aerial interception near the iconic Burj-al-Arab, videos of eerily empty highways.
2026-03-06 13:00:05
In crisis there is opportunity. With two wars on Europe’s doorstep, the need for a unified response has rarely been more pressing, and the urgent need to stiffen the European Union’s military defenses will be expensive. What better way to pay for that than the bloc jointly tapping the bond markets, as it did when pulling together an €800 billion ($925 billion) rescue package for member states during the pandemic. There’s a raft of other stuff that can be fixed at the same time.
2026-03-06 13:00:02
Warning: This writer may, very soon, eat humble pie. Still, I believe we need a bit of nuance around the term "energy crisis." Bottom line: We’re using it too loosely. The American attack on Iran is bad news for the global economy, but I don’t anticipate that it will spark a 2022-style inflation shock.
2026-03-06 05:56:32
Consumers don’t mind using hardware that’s a little behind the curve if it’s cheaper. Enter the MacBook Neo.
2026-03-06 05:00:05
With a shrinking population and a collapsed property market, turning to a technology-led growth strategy was a logical step for China. The model has surpassed expectations, even with the fundamental flaw of being unable, for now, to create enough wealth to lift the fortunes of a broad slice of society.
