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How a retreat from globalisation will affect the world economy
Briefings Global trade has been in decline for some time, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks a big turning point, say some commentators. What will that mean for investors? Simon Wilson reports.
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Larry Fink is wrong – globalisation peaked a while ago. But what happens now?
Analysis Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted the end of globalisation. But he's wrong, says John Stepek. It's just one more step on a journey we started a long time ago.
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Russia, Ukraine and the coming global food crisis
Briefings The war in Ukraine has disrupted food and fertiliser exports, pushing up prices and threatening a global calamity.
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The end of global economic integration
Editor's letter The story of the post-Soviet era has been one of constant economic integration. But that's now over, says Merryn Somerset Webb. And it's going to cost us dear.
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Oil passes $110 a barrel as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues – here’s what it means for you
Briefings With Russia's invasion of Ukraine intensifying, the price of oil, gas and petrol has soared even further. Saloni Sardana looks at what the future may hold for energy prices.
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What exclusion from the SWIFT banking system means for Russia
Briefings As part of Western sanctions, many of Russia's banks have been banned from the SWIFT system. Saloni Sardana explains what that is, and how the ban will affect Russia
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Russia is now a financial pariah. What does that mean for markets?
Analysis With Russia being frozen out of the global financial system, John Stepek looks at what it means for markets, the global economy, and your portfolio.
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The long arm of Xi Jinping as China projects "soft power"
Briefings Like most countries, China is dedicated to projecting soft power and building links with institutions abroad. Unlike most other countries, that is rattling Western governments.
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Russia and Ukraine: what does Putin want?
Briefings Russia's president Vladimir Putin has many reasons for his military build-up on the border with Ukraine, but the costs of an invasion would be extremely high.
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