Trump’s tariffs spur Buffett-backed Marubeni to move out of trading
Japanese group shifts to investments insulated from global commerce
Europe’s companies need cash, but the retail market needs safeguards
If household savings flow into VC and private equity, the broader economy may benefit but investment risks are borne by individuals
Red Tech and American Politics: Nick French Interviews Thomas Ferguson
Venture-backed “tech capital” is reshaping U.S. politics through campaign finance, platform gatekeeping, defense/AI procurement, and policy entrepreneurship. In an interview with Nick French, INET's Research Director Thomas Ferguson discusses these channels of influence, examining their macro-distributional consequences, and outlining guardrails to restore democratic accountability and broadly shared gains.
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Progress on gender equality at work is slow and uneven, new index finds
gorodenkoff/Getty ImagesGender equality at work has barely improved over the past ten years, with paid work opportunities held back by women doing the bulk of unpaid work in the home, new research shows.
Warnings from the private credit wobble
Investors and regulators should sharpen scrutiny of risky lending practices and interlinkages
Voters in Hamburg have rejected universal basic income. Many economists would agree with them
Alex Segre/ShutterstockUniversal basic income (UBI) has supporters across the political spectrum. The idea is that if every citizen received a payment from the state to cover their living costs, it this will allow them the freedom to live as they choose.
UK banks push for easing of capital rules to counter surge in private credit
HSBC and Barclays executives tell House of Lords committee they are losing ground to US rivals
Bad wealth made good: how to tackle Britain’s twin faultlines of low growth and rising inequality
In the run-up to the 2024 election, future prime minister Keir Starmer labelled wealth creation Labour’s number one mission. “It’s the only way our country can go forward,” he declared. “We should nourish and encourage that – not just individuals but businesses.”
Starmer was right, in theory. But wealth creation is a slippery concept. Essential for economic and social progress, it can also work against both. It’s therefore vital to distinguish between “good” and “bad” wealth.
Bricks vs clicks: Wall Street revives its bets on bank branches
America’s biggest lenders are building again in a race for consumer deposits
Work starts on Robert De Niro-backed Nobu skyscraper in Manchester
Building incorporating a Nobu-branded hotel, restaurant and 450 apartments will be UK’s tallest residential tower
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