Economy

In Depth Luxury retailers, hereditary monarchs and the heirs to the Walmart fortune dominate the list of the world's wealthiest clans

By David Faris Published 20 March 26

Today’s Big Question Interest rates held, energy prices rising: if the conflict continues, the economic outlook for Britain looks ‘bleak’

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 19 March 26

Today’s Big Question The European country leapfrogged Switzerland in global rankings

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 17 March 26

Talking Point Bank of England favouring fauna over famous figures is new front in the culture wars

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 13 March 26

Speed Read The White House is opening a slew of investigations into trading partners’ practices

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 12 March 26

Talking Point Most still reckon the conflict in Iran will be relatively brief

By The Week UK Published 8 March 26

Speed Read More than 20 states took legal action against the president

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 6 March 26

Talking Point The decision is a vindication for the rule of law, but Donald Trump will not take the verdict lying down

By The Week UK Published 28 February 26

Talking Points A weaker dollar can make imports more expensive but also boost gold

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 3 February 26

Under the Radar Reluctance to change job and rise of ‘proxy quitters’ is a reaction to Japan’s ‘rigid’ labour market – but there are signs of change

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 3 February 26

Today’s Big Question Investors navigate a suddenly uncertain global economy

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 22 January 26

Pros and Cons Donald Trump is using trade levies to reshape the global economy and draw political concessions from allies and rivals – with decidedly mixed results

By The Week UK Last updated 20 January 26