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The “techlash” against data centresData centres are being banned by many US local authorities, as over half of Americans say they are more concerned than excited about AI. Are the bans sensible?
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Tina Fordham: “It's a mad world – and it's here to stay”Geopolitical strategist Tina Fordham tells Matthew Partridge that investors will have to adjust to new risks.
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'Africa's economy is set for take-off'Author Joe Studwell explains how demographics will allow Africa to take Asia's crown as the most diverse region of the world.
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How the Iran war exposed the Gulf states' decline and fallThe Gulf states' influence over the world economy has evaporated after America's war with Iran, says Matthew Lynn
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2026 World Cup: who the real winners areThe 2026 World Cup is unusual – not least when it comes to the economics. So who is actually benefiting from this all?
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Do investors underestimate emerging markets?Charles Jillings, co-fund manager of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust, discusses the outlook for emerging economies and investment opportunities in utilities.
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The world will reject AI slop as investors bet on humanitySome of the world's richest people are betting against the triumph of AI slop in creative industries. So should ordinary investors, says Matthew Lynn.
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Gulf states’ money machine sputters due to the Iran warOne way or another, the Gulf states’ money became critical to the global economy. It may be about to dry up, says Matthew Lynn.
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Is Russia's Vladimir Putin the real winner of the Iran war?Some commentators have said that Russia is the real winner of the Iran war as oil prices boost its exports. But is that true?
