The US productivity-pay gap [Sat, 10 Oct 05:30]Workers’ share of output is shrinking
The world of one trade — AI [Sat, 10 Oct 02:36]Investor portfolios have become alarmingly reliant on the fortunes of just one bet on the build-out of an uncertain technology
Our 1990s nostalgia is far too rose-tinted [Sat, 10 Oct 00:00]It’s flattering to believe your generation could have been effortlessly cool. Spoiler alert: most of us were not
The narrow Tory path to power [Sat, 10 Oct 00:00]We are now going to see a fight to the death on the right — which the Conservatives may yet lose
Caribbean cruises are going cheap, and so are operators’ shares [Sat, 10 Oct 00:00]Cut-price holidays reflect capacity outpacing demand
Don’t panic about the plague [Sat, 10 Oct 00:00]While the chances of a lab accident triggering an epidemic are virtually zero, the disease remains an active threat in many parts of the world
The danger of pessimism fatigue [Sat, 10 Oct 00:00]Too many have cried wolf about too many things and the public is now perilously nonchalant
Slowing deals are another flashing red sign for equity markets [Sat, 10 Oct 00:00]Some deals will still squeak through, but appetite for risk has been hit by rising yields and AI jitters
Are you stuck in linguistic limbo? [Sat, 10 Oct 00:00]For the jargon of a digitally minded profession, journalese is still strangely anchored in the past
There’s nothing wrong with being a food snob [Sat, 10 Oct 00:00]I’ll eat cheap white bread, greasy-spoon sausages and microwave-baked potatoes. But caring about provenance, quality and how our food is produced shouldn’t be dismissed as elitist
Whatever happened to big, boozy wine? [Sat, 10 Oct 00:00]For decades, wines grew more potent as hotter summers met a taste for strong, ripe flavours. Now drinkers want freshness without sacrificing character — and winemakers are finding new ways to give it to them
‘The whole operation was a bloody shambles’ — Jay Rayner reviews RH London, Mayfair [Sat, 10 Oct 00:00]Warm water, missing dishes and interminable waits: our critic found little luxury in a spectacular Mayfair dining room
Hannah Arendt and why friendship matters more than truth [Sat, 10 Oct 00:00]In a polarised age, the political theorist’s notion of civic fellowship is essential
Why OpenAI’s revenue numbers really matter [Fri, 09 Oct 17:48]Vague figures may lay the groundwork for inflated valuations when much-hyped companies finally go public
The remarkable resilience of the global economy [Fri, 09 Oct 13:39]The surprising robustness of growth and trade rests on shaky foundations
The wisdom of prediction markets [Fri, 09 Oct 13:00]Trades can contain valuable cues for businesspeople and investors
Get used to multi-party politics, it’s here to stay [Fri, 09 Oct 12:50]The prime minister’s promise on electoral reform could entrench the complex fights between five, even six parties