Economy

Chinese President Xi Jinping has assumed sole operational control of the military while launching investigations into senior military leaders, marking unprecedented consolidation of power in modern China.

In Japan, people treat stuffed animals like family members, creating a thriving business ecosystem of doll spas, repairs, and specialized care services that's attracting global attention.

FT's subscription model reveals a troubling reality - quality journalism is becoming exclusive to those who can pay. What does this mean for democracy?

After a decade building bank infrastructure, R3 pivots to Solana. The real bottleneck isn't tokenization—it's liquidity. Here's their $10B play.

Federal agencies rolled back enforcement against 166 companies in the first year of Trump's second term. Discover the impact of this major Trump corporate enforcement rollback.

Japanese department stores face a bleak 2026 outlook as Chinese tourist arrivals drop by 45%. Profit forecasts slashed by 24% amid luxury spending slump.

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis warns of an AI investment bubble. Learn why the Google AI chief believes the current hype may be overshadowing scientific progress.

Project 2025 director Paul Dans declares a 'full-on scrimmage' for America First's future. Explore the institutional changes and economic impacts as of Jan 2026.

Kevin Hassett is losing frontrunner status in the race for Fed Chair in 2026. Explore how Trump's tariff policies and inflation concerns are reshaping the future of the Federal Reserve.

Explore the critical AI chatbot privacy risks 2026. Learn why experts warn against oversharing and how current tariffs and recession risks are impacting the tech economy.

Rick Rieder of BlackRock is leading the race for the next Federal Reserve Chair. Explore the implications for monetary policy and global investment markets.

Pakistan officially joins President Trump's 'Board of Peace' in Davos, aiming for closer US ties while risking a massive domestic backlash over Gaza policy.