Shein’s $100 Billion Valuation Is a Win for Fast Fashion
Far from a sign of excess, the figure tells us that China’s apparel trade is alive and well......»»
Elon Musk’s Twitter Investment Could Be Bad News for Free Speech
The Tesla founder’s decision suggests that he wants to bring the social media platform to heel......»»
Russia’s War Draws Governments Into Energy Markets
Releasing millions of barrels of reserve oil and pushing energy companies to drill are only the beginning......»»
Down Payments Are So Tricky as a Housing Bubble Brews
A guide to when it’s worth borrowing more - or less - than the standard 80% of the value of your new home......»»
U.S. Economy Is Doomed Without Stronger Consumer Spending
With real incomes in the U.S. falling and households reluctant to tap their savings, growth this year will be minimal — or worse......»»
How Sri Lanka Landed in a Political and Economic Crisis and What It Means
Sri Lanka’s street protests over soaring inflation and lengthy power cuts have shaken President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s hold on power, with government ministers resigning while the opposition called for fresh elections in the South Asian nation. The political turmoil is complicating efforts to manage the island’s foreign exchange crisis and secure more funds to keep its tourism-reliant economy running, having already been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic......»»
Big Business and Conservatives Are Headed for Divorce
The new conservatism is hostile to globalization, immigration, big tech, media companies, and the idea that market forces should determine the common good......»»
How Sri Lanka Landed in a Crisis and What It Means
Sri Lanka’s street protests over soaring inflation and lengthy power cuts have shaken President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s hold on power, with government ministers resigning while the opposition called for fresh elections in the South Asian nation. The political turmoil is complicating efforts to manage the island’s foreign exchange crisis and secure more funds to keep its tourism-reliant economy running, having already been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic......»»
Fox News Isn’t Helping Republicans
Conservative media has become hugely influential within the party. But winning elections isn’t the goal. .....»»
Saving for Retirement Is Harder Than It Should Be
People are naturally bad at it, and decades of misguided policy add to the challenge. A nudge in the right direction can help......»»
Poor Single Mothers Need Money, Not Husbands
America should stop relying on a social solution to a persistent economic problem......»»
One-bedroom, one-bathroom condo in D.C."s Glover Park lists for $399,000
AFFORDABLE HOME OF THE WEEK | The Sheffield has a roof deck with views of the Washington National Cathedral, a private courtyard, and allows pets up to 25 pounds......»»
An out-of-state flip in a small market offers high profit, also high stress
In the end, the hot market was the big reason for the increased home value. But the hot market was also the reason my renovation problems......»»
Rechargeable batteries cause fires. Here’s how to properly dispose of them.
Choosing the wrong way to recycle products with rechargeable batteries can be as bad as not recycling them at all. Rather than toss them in your curbside bins, do this instead......»»
Internet communities are battling over pixels
Reddit's r/Place shows that to have a voice online, you must be part of a movement......»»
Semantle is like the Dark Souls of Wordle
In this brutal puzzle, each guess is "hot" or "cold" for how close it is, contextually, to the day's mystery word......»»
Elon Musk takes 9.2 percent stake in Twitter; shares skyrocket
The Tesla chief snapped up 73 million shares weeks after questioning the social media platform’s commitment to free speech......»»
Bucha’s Atrocities Are Not Russia’s First. They Must Be the Last
Retreating soldiers are leaving behind evidence of brutal civilian killings. Absent further action to make this war too costly for the Kremlin, this will not be a one-off......»»
Let’s Hope Bill Ackman Doesn’t Mellow Too Much
Activist investors serve a useful function in keeping capital markets efficient......»»
How Pakistan’s Leader Is Trying to Hold On to Power
First elevated to power in 2018 elections, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has been widely seen as closely allied with the country’s powerful military, which until then had ruled the country for almost half its existence. Now, he appears to have lost some of the backing of this mighty constituency as well as some of his political allies. That spells danger for Khan at a time when his opponents, charging mismanagement of the economy, have ganged up to challenge his populist leadership......»»