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The post-election challenge for Democrats is not unlike that for many corporations
Amid a surge in oil demand and an investment boom, New Delhi needs to weigh consumer aspirations with fears about pollution
The former cabinet secretary grasped the importance of science and research
Do not count on the midterm elections to tame President Donald Trump
Her caution gave birth to the German verb ‘merkeln’, meaning ‘to hold off on a decision’
Modi is rash to politicise the RBI ahead of next year’s polls
Attacks on the RBI are one example of politicians undermining institutions
The US Treasury secretary argues tough pressure is necessary to curb the regime
When Conservatives try to compete on public spending they can only lose
A breakthrough on the border may be in sight, but both nations have boxed themselves in
Nigel Higgins takes over a bank torn over its mission and strategy
The UK’s proposal for a digital levy is the latest effort by European governments to force technology companies to pay more
More thinking time for staff often results in better ideas
October’s collapse in equities may reflect weaker global growth
Shares in the Cardiff-based company have more than trebled in two years
JPMorgan’s investment promises to improve access to training needed for good jobs
Departing from the path set by the chancellor could put the CDU back on track
UK taxpayers have gained little by paying richly for public infrastructure
For how much longer can the winning streak last?
Wanton puffery on social media has normalised bragging at work
The German chancellor will not seek re-election either as head of government or of her party
Beijing is in a tight corner but the pressure Trump can exert is not boundless
Serial killers, a black swan and Monster ham.
Investors clearly hate the region, but it deserves a look for next year
Pharm group’s patent loss will be the gain of healthcare funders
Washington’s neglect of deals about regulation serves its companies ill
Merkel maps her exit, Britain has a Brexit Budget, and the Balkans have a border plan
Bookmaker is taking a punt on the US but investors will have to wait for growth to kick in
For businesses worried about backing toxic candidates, Apple provides a simple answer
Falling output in China and slowing growth globally suggest difficult years ahead
Rather than just complain about Beijing, invest in American research and people
Once upon a time, America stole too.
Banking’s diminished role in lending has enormous, still under-appreciated implications
The recent adaptation of ‘London Fields’ was a failure because the screen can’t match the page as a portal into other humans
Prosecution case centred on climate change tax requires willing suspension of disbelief
From ayahuasca-filled retreats to the pleasures of assisted hair-brushing, the search for enlightenment has never been stranger
‘I saw two problems: it meant getting up early on a day off; and it seemed to involve running’
