The algorithms of the distraction economy are feeding us what we already like, creating a loop with no progress
Despite their resentment, states in the region need American and Israeli technology to defend themselves
Legal and legislative pressure is mounting to safeguard young people
Beijing’s industrial prowess positions it for economic and diplomatic gains
Should private companies be able to set boundaries around the AI systems we integrate into our lives?
The biggest groups splashing their cash may not make their money back, but will almost certainly live to tell the tale
Volatile markets show the vital role cash plays in investment Isa portfolios
Large language models elevate expert consensus and moderate views, in sharp contrast to social platforms
The Egyptian player is so popular he was once credited with reducing hate crimes against Muslims
A long public career found its zenith with his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election
A new study suggests that buying into the blather reveals a credulous worker
The debate over North Sea oil and gas resembles a bar brawl between opponents who can’t see straight
Polyester-heavy retailers could soon start to feel the cost of their exposure to higher oil prices
Most of us are just one event away from resigning even though we probably should stay put
They can send wrong signals when trading is illiquid or when herd behaviour takes hold
Developing economies are more dependent on energy
The UK relies on energy imports, which are surging in price, but many FTSE 100 companies have benefited from the volatility
While there is a lot of spare crude on ships and in storage, stocks of refined products are much smaller
Theme parties are more popular than ever — have you got something ‘banging’ on?
Waiters who ask about my day may mean well. That doesn’t mean I have to answer them
Alex Craciun’s Japanese-inspired Fitzrovia restaurant has some weird ideas — and pulls them off brilliantly
Sick of not owning my music collection any more, I’ve returned to vinyl with gusto — and, to my surprise, Gen Z is with me
Plus, Jancis Robinson’s advice on storing half-drunk bottles
The use of his image on a gold offering from the US Mint is a sign of how little power he actually has over America’s money
Allies have learnt that partnership with Trump’s US can endanger them
The third Gulf war augurs a more anarchic world — and more dependence on a less credible US
Controversial tactic to raise new debt is unlikely to be popular with existing creditors
I’m buying back in, but who knows if I can pick the right day?
The view from that remote beach is unimprovable — or is it?
More frequent asset valuations can boost market resilience and investor confidence
Plus, the defence of private credit
Investors are splashing cash at record rates, but the market has been getting narrower
Capital-intensive industries matter in the age of the Halo trade
A new book explores 900 years of forests and their history and culture — from Finland to Siberia to war-torn Ukraine
The secret to sustaining generational wealth isn’t financial wizardry but long-term character
Recent ructions highlight the case for better scrutiny of the asset class
Unusually for a merger, the share prices of the two companies barely moved after the deal was announced
