Central banks are supposed to inspire confidence in the economy by keeping inflation low and stable. In America, however, there has been a hair-raising loss of control. Our latest cover https://t.co/7mImcEP3wm pic.twitter.com/2c7JzMGg1i
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) April 21, 2022
Tag Archives: Russia
Morning News: French Presidential Debate, NATO-Finland, Venice Biennale
We discuss the French presidential election debate. Plus: Finnish MPs on Nato membership, an update from the Venice Biennale and the latest theatre news.
Morning News: Russia Hits East Ukraine, Elections In Philippines, Air Transport
Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko gives us the latest on the ground in Kyiv and we hear an update on Russia’s military strategy. Plus: the Philippines prepares for next month’s presidential elections, and transport news.
Political Views: China Gets It Wrong, Ukraine Stakes, Crypto Utopias
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, what is China getting wrong? Also, why the world should stand up to Putin (10:43). And, crypto and web3: libertarian dream, or socialist Utopia? (18:27).
Morning News: Russia In East Ukraine, Australia’s Federal Election, Aviation
We assess Moscow’s military strategy amid warnings of a new Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine. Plus, a look ahead to Australia’s federal election, a review of today’s papers and aviation news.
Morning News: Honda EV Expansion, Apple Phones In India, Russian ‘Brain Drain’
Hundreds of thousands of predominantly young professionals have left Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, an exodus that is denting Russia’s growing tech sector.
WSJ reporter Georgi Kantchev explains who is leaving, why, and what long-term effects their departure could have on the Russian economy and society. Plus, how is TikTok changing children’s brains? Luke Vargas hosts.
Political Views: Emmanuel Macron’s Future, Russian War Crimes, Headset Wars
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, why Emmanuel Macron’s fate matters beyond France, war crimes in Ukraine (11:05) and we explore the new headset wars between tech firms (16:05).
Morning News: Russian Attacks On Citizens, EU Calls To Cut Russian Oil
Ukrainian journalist Iryna Matviyishyn gives us the latest from Lviv as more reports of Russian attacks on civilians emerge. Plus: Anna Rosenberg of Signum Global on calls for the EU to cut off Russian oil imports, a review of today’s papers and aviation news.
Analysis: Ukraine Victory Importance, Anti-Media In China, Social Influencers
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, why a Ukrainian victory would transform the security of Europe, a terrible plane crash prompts a revealing anti-media backlash in China (11:20) and the serious business of social influencers (18:30).
Morning News: Russia Withdraws To East, Serbia & Hungary Elections
The latest on the war in Ukraine. Plus Monocle’s Europe editor-at-large, Ed Stocker, discusses two pivotal elections in Serbia and Hungary, and personal finance specialist Annabelle Williams has today’s top business stories.
Boomers Daily 