Economy

Eddie Bauer's 180 stores, Pizza Hut's 250 locations, and Bahama Breeze's 14 outlets are closing. Is this just business as usual, or a sign of deeper shifts in American consumer behavior?

Screen fatigue is driving consumers back to analog experiences, with dumbphone sales up 25% and arts & crafts retailers seeing 136% growth. What's behind the digital detox movement?

FT's subscription model reveals how premium journalism is creating new information inequality. Analysis of who gets access to quality news and why it matters for democracy.

Trump's TrumpRx policy launches with experts predicting limited reach beyond weight-loss medications. Analysis of the reality and constraints of prescription drug price reduction efforts.

Apple partners with luxury giant Hermès for orange iPhone in China. But will premium positioning win back consumers who've embraced local alternatives?

Trump's Board of Peace announcement at Davos signals a fundamental challenge to the UN-led international order, potentially reshaping global governance through Eurasian middle powers.

The recent tech stock collapse may signal a fundamental shift in market dynamics rather than a temporary correction. Investors are reassessing what really drives value in the digital age.

Thailand's three major parties make final campaign pushes before Sunday's election. Young voters representing 30% of the population could reshape Southeast Asian politics with their focus on economic recovery and constitutional reform.

Trend Research's massive ether bet collapsed this week, resulting in a $686 million loss. The incident highlights the persistent risks of leveraged crypto trading despite market maturity.

Three years into Ukraine war, Russia's apparent momentum masks deep economic vulnerabilities that Europe could exploit with strategic pressure.

Six helicopter operators arrested for staging fake medical evacuations to defraud travel insurers of nearly $20 million, threatening Nepal's tourism credibility.

Donald Trump removed a racist social media post targeting Barack and Michelle Obama following widespread condemnation. The incident raises questions about political discourse boundaries.