No One’s Buying? Maybe Consumers Are Just ‘Choiceful,’ Executives Say.
[A new way to characterize unenthusiastic consumers has overtaken earnings calls.
Month: January 2026
Can Davos Help Protect the Planet?
The World Economic Forum, which takes place in Switzerland, aims to meet at least some of the goals its leaders set for the rest of the world.
At Davos, Global Leaders Gather to Ponder the Future of a Messy World
[At its 56th annual meeting in Davos, the World Economic Forum will wrestle with war, economics, artificial intelligence and other pressing issues.
After U.S. Reignites a Trade War Over Greenland, Europe Weighs Going All-Out
Europe’s dependence on the United States for NATO security limits its options. Its strongest response could be retaliating with its own trade “bazooka.”
The Europeans Have Some Notes About American Sauna Culture
Don’t get them started on the bathing suits. Or the dancing.
Why Doesn’t the King Rule in Australia?
Former Pakistan Captain and Star batter Babar Azam. Photo: X KARACHI: It is never easy to step out of your comfort zone. You don’t really know how talented you might be until you bring change within yourself or explore new paths. Perhaps you could achieve greater success but there’s a certain fear that holds you … Read more
The Man Delivering FedEx Into the Age of Drones, Robots and A.I.
[Raj Subramaniam took over three years ago from FedEx’s founder, who ran the company for nearly 50 years. Since then, technology, tariffs and other disruptions have “fundamentally shifted” patterns of global trade.
Jeffrey Sachs says US, Israel exploiting Iran unrest to push regime change
Economist says pressure on Tehran fuels instability and calls for diplomacy under UN Charter Renowned economist and public policy analyst Professor Jeffrey Sachs has sharply criticised the foreign policies of the United States and Israel, accusing both countries of pursuing a strategy of regime change in Iran that could destabilise the wider Middle East. Speaking … Read more
How to Prevent Aging Parents and Relatives from Making Financial Mistakes
[Getting family members to listen to you when you think they are headed down a dangerous financial path can be difficult. But there are preventive steps you can take.
The Biggest Challenge in Venezuela Is Soaring Food Prices
Economic instability in Venezuela after the U.S. raid to capture its president is deepening inflation and rattling the currency, sending grocery bills soaring for millions of people.