Software still matters. But as it becomes commoditised, economic power is flowing back to the physical layer of the economy. Control over energy, materials, infrastructure, robotics and industrial ...

Britain's populist parties Reform UK and the Greens gain support among economically insecure voters, challenging Labour and ...

W HAT HAPPENS in the sea matters to everyone on land, because life in the sea underpins habitability on Earth. The ocean acts as a planetary thermostat. It regulates the climate, produces oxygen, ...

In an age of blood-soaked realpolitik, Europe stands out. Yes, it is meek, a vegetarian in a world of omnivorous geopolitical rivals. Certainly, it is often muddled, its power dissipated among dozens ...

A T LOVABLE’S HEADQUARTERS in Stockholm the decor suits the startup’s cosy name. The firm, which specialises in “vibe-coding”—prompting an artificial-intelligence system to make software—has a ...

The Amazon rainforest is so big that it makes its own climate. As they photosynthesise and transpire, its billions of trees collectively produce enough moisture to form clouds. These, by some ...

As climate adaptation demands more and more investment, skiing will be increasingly concentrated in fewer higher altitude ...

Peer into The Economist’s decision-making processes with Edward Carr, our deputy editor, who explains how we select and design our front cover. Cover Story shares preliminary sketches and documents ...

During the 2010s there were two reliable ways to make a fortune. The first involved selling enterprise software, the countless computer applications which now dominate office life. Businesses ...

Economist Impact’s Resilient Food Systems Index reveals major global resilience disparities, highlighting urgent ...

U.S. retail sales declined in January, but economist said that consumers are likely to come back after the winter weather subsides and tax refund checks start to come in.

This week’s economic calendar includes several important housing reports, including existing home sales, housing starts, and ...