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Navigating the economic landscape as a centrist thinker is challenging in today’s politically charged environment, where every viewpoint is quickly categorized into rigid ideological positions. A sentiment often linked to Leon Trotsky applies here—centrist economists may avoid conflict, but conflict finds them regardless. Take, for example, my 2016

Artificial intelligence may assist authors in overcoming creative hurdles, according to the head of the publishing company Bloomsbury. Nigel Newton, founder and chief executive of the firm behind the *Harry Potter* series, suggested that while AI could support various creative fields, it would not replace well-known writers entirely. "AI

Oil Prices Rise After US Imposes Sanctions on Russian Firms The price of oil has increased after the United States imposed restrictions on Russia’s two largest energy companies, intensifying pressure on Moscow to engage in talks to end its conflict in Ukraine. The new measures against Rosneft and Lukoil

The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has cautioned that recent developments in US private credit markets bear concerning similarities to the subprime mortgage crisis that triggered the 2008 financial collapse. Speaking before a House of Lords committee, Bailey stressed the need to investigate the failures of two

Gold Rush: Record Prices and Long Queues as Demand Surges Prakas buys a small amount of gold annually, always on a Saturday, to mark the Hindu festival of Diwali. This year, however, thousands of eager buyers and an unprecedented price surge complicated his plans. “I’ve never seen anything like

Eurostar will introduce double-decker trains in the Channel Tunnel to accommodate rising demand for cross-border rail journeys from the UK. The company confirmed a €2bn (£1.7bn) agreement with Alstom to acquire at least 30—and potentially up to 50—new trains. These double-deckers, set to begin service in 2031,