Sweden’s Riksbank Holds Key Rate Steady, No Changes Expected for Some Time – WSJ
Sweden’s central bank held its key policy rate at 1.75% Thursday and maintained that the next move will be a hike, but not for some...
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How Prediction Markets Turned the World Into a Casino
When it comes to what you can gamble on these days, all bets are off.On prediction markets — platforms where people bet against each other...
How Global AI Governance Could Work
Societies differ in their views on privacy, experimentation, market openness, and safety, so no single regulatory model can ever accommodate everyone’s preferences. But a shared...
Which economy did best in 2025? – The Economist
It could have been a lot worse. In April, as President Donald Trump started his trade war, investors and many economists braced for a steep...
The worried investor’s guide to 2026 – The Financial Times
The article discusses why investors should remain cautious even though financial markets have performed strongly. It argues that periods of market optimism often hide underlying...
Inflationary Pressures Appear Contained, Bank of Canada’s Macklem Says – WSJ
Despite a sharp rise in food prices, inflationary pressures in Canada appear contained, Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem said Tuesday, adding that policymakers remain focused on...
Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year takes aim at poor AI content – CNN
“Slop,” a term used to describe low-quality digital content, has been named word of the year by the Merriam-Webster dictionary. The dictionary defines slop as...
U.S. Unemployment Rose in November Despite Job Gains – WSJ
The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November, its highest in more than four years, fueling questions about the economy’s underlying strength.A long-delayed government...
Crypto’s real threat to banks – The Economist
“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” That quote is often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, though...
AI and the future of work
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the workplace represents one of the most significant technological shifts in generations. This transformation is reshaping not just...