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US Bribery Case Against Adani Is Bad News for Modi

2024-11-21 17:18:21

The indictment will intensify political attacks on India’s prime minister for his proximity to the tycoon. Trump may use it to drive a hard bargain. 

Stuck in the Muddle With UK Stocks and Inflation

2024-11-21 13:06:32

Price rises will stay a worry as long as people talk about them, but Britain’s bigger concern should be the stagnant stock market.

Stock Analysts, Upgrade Yourselves From Sell to Hold

2024-11-21 13:00:37

The UK has reworked misguided rules that damaged the economics of investment research. Aping the US model is welcome — as a first step.

Banks Hoping For Looser Trump Reins Are Too Giddy

2024-11-21 13:00:36

While the names of US regulators are set to change, the rules governing the finance industry aren’t about to be repealed. 

Europe Is Gaslighting Itself About Its Energy Woes

2024-11-21 13:00:35

As gas prices rise, politicians are in denial about the challenges a cold winter may pose.

The EU Needs More Joint Funding for Defense

2024-11-21 13:00:33

The bloc must either divert resources from existing programs or find a way to jointly fund capabilities commensurate to the threats it faces. 

All I Want for Christmas? Property Taxes

2024-11-21 05:47:19

Raising taxes is never popular — but it could break up the housing log jam that’s locking many first-time buyers out of the market.

The Goal of India's Industrial Policy Should Be Profits, Not Votes

2024-11-21 05:00:33

Playing political games with government handouts is almost certain to backfire. 

Māori Treaty Debate Shows the Ugly Side of NZ Politics

2024-11-21 04:00:33

Any discussion about indigenous rights must go hand-in-hand with a reckoning over the British Empire’s impact on First Nations communities. 

Short Squeezes Are Legal Now

2024-11-21 03:18:53

Also checking glitches, risk parity ETFs and Jane Street pay nondisclosure.

No, China Doesn’t Really Have a Debt Crisis

2024-11-21 03:00:33

Beijing is gun-shy about fiscal stimulus due to concerns more debt will build up. This thinking is muddled. 

Google Chrome's Divorce Is the DOJ's Antitrust Warm-Up Act

2024-11-21 00:48:30

The Department of Justice is likely building up for even bigger action: targeting Google’s ad tech business.

Trump’s Recess Appointment Gambit Is Unconstitutional

2024-11-21 00:45:33

Rather than working with senators in his own party, the president-elect wants to see how quickly he can sideline them.

A Messier Middle East Awaits Trump’s Second Coming

2024-11-15 13:00:19

Keeping both his Arab and Israeli friends happy will be a challenge.

Iger’s Hero Act Could Leave His Successor Playing the Fool

2024-11-20 20:30:18

Disney ended its fiscal year with a bang. But some of the moves charming investors now could blow up later.

Trump’s Cabinet Blitz Is Straight From Orban's Playbook

2024-11-20 20:00:19

An expert in authoritarianism who has lived in both Russia and Hungary explains whose blueprint Trump might follow in his second term.

To Get the Housing Market Moving, Raise Property Taxes

2024-11-20 19:30:17

A recent paper compares California and Texas to suggest a novel approach to improving homeownership for young families. It’s an idea that can't be ignored.

US Needs More Missiles to Shoot Down Missiles

2024-11-20 19:00:19

The Navy has had to expend costly interceptors to knock out Iranian and Houthi threats. Congress should ensure its stocks grow bigger, not smaller. 

BOE Hits the Pause Button Until February

2024-11-20 18:38:34

An October inflation spike confirms the central bank’s go-slow approach to lowering borrowing costs.

Bolivia’s Tragedy Will End in Devaluation, Default and Chaos

2024-11-20 18:30:18

South America’s once-successful socialist story has collapsed. Unfortunately, the worst is yet to come.

Biden Did Trump a Favor With US Missiles in Ukraine

2024-11-20 18:00:18

Donald Trump will soon negotiate with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine. And Joe Biden just gave Trump another bargaining chip.

Productive Knowledge Workers Are Fueled by Curiosity

2024-11-20 13:01:18

Productivity is falling in the most important parts of the knowledge economy. Here’s how to boost it.

AI’s Slowdown Is Everyone Else’s Opportunity

2024-11-20 13:00:23

Businesses will benefit from some much-needed breathing space to figure out how to deliver that all-important return on investment.

More Trees Won't Cancel Out Your SUV Emissions

2024-11-20 13:00:21

A new paper suggests we’re misunderstanding the science of net zero.

Will Trump’s $280 Billion Housing Trophy Stay Out of Reach?

2024-11-20 13:00:21

Unwinding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from Treasury control remains so near and yet so far.

Ukraine and Russia Can Find Peace With a DMZ

2024-11-20 13:00:19

The Korean War offers a model for a cease-fire between Ukraine and Russia.

Prediction Markets Won It, Right? Only Up to a Point

2024-11-20 13:00:17

They don’t deserve quite this much post-Trump afterglow. And polls did better than they’re credited.

Walmart Celebrates Now Before Trump’s Tariffs Kick In

2024-11-20 05:46:17

The retailer had a blowout quarter — an indication that holiday shoppers may be ready to splurge.

Hello Kitty’s Looking Pretty at 50 (and Worth More Than Ever)

2024-11-20 05:00:17

Sanrio’s most famous character has helped boost the firm’s shares 10-fold. And with Kitty’s eyes set next on conquering Hollywood, don’t bet against her.

China’s Dystopian Tech Influence Grows in Vietnam

2024-11-20 04:30:18

The Southeast Asian nation's business appeal lies in not being its neighbor. Social media rules are reminder it has more in common with Beijing.