I still remember the first time I sat through a central bank press conference, notebook open and brain buzzing. The governor spoke in measured sentences that sounded reassuring — and utterly opaque. Back then I felt the same mix of curiosity and intimidation many readers do: central bank language...
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Business
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Politics
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Business
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Culture
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I’ve always believed cultural institutions should be welcoming places — not just for the people who can afford a night out, but for entire communities. Lately I’ve been following how museums, theatres, and galleries are navigating the twin...
I’ve been wearing a fitness tracker for years — mostly out of curiosity about sleep patterns and step counts, sometimes to keep myself honest about workouts. Like many people, I don’t think of that little device as a surveillance tool. Yet the...
When a major crypto exchange collapses, the headlines scream about lost billions and shattered trust. But for most people who use these platforms to buy a little Bitcoin or trade some altcoins, the immediate questions are simpler and more urgent:...
I’ve been following the debate around remote work and high streets for years: will flexible working save struggling town centres, or merely shift the problem somewhere else? After visiting three pilot cities that have experimented with remote work...
I’ve followed semiconductor cycles for years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that focusing only on “China vs. the world” misses half the picture. Yes, geopolitical realignments and China-specific policies matter — a lot...
When central banks raise interest rates, the headlines focus on mortgages, housing markets, and stock indices. But if you run or advise a small business, you feel the effects in ways that are immediate and persistent: borrowing costs rise, customer...
I watched Tesla’s latest over-the-air software update roll out to my car with the same mixture of curiosity and mild apprehension I reserve for any major change to something I use every day. If you own — or are considering buying — a Tesla on...