The Real Danger to Europe
(Bloomberg View) -- After Brexit, the Larger Risk is That Europe Will Fail
The single currency and border-free travel are closely linked, and Jean-Michel Paul warns that the European Union's survival depends on whether it can now rescue both.
Austria's Botched Vote Feeds Populist Distrust
On Friday, Austria's high court threw out the results of its most recent presidential election -- a tightly fought battle the far-right Freedom Party lost by just 31,000 votes. Leonid Bershidsky fears the fiasco, and the populist conspiracy-mongering to follow, will only deepen the West's crisis of democracy.Â
The High Cost of U.S. Protectionism
Donald Trump claims American lawmakers have done little to protect working people threatened by globalization, but Ramesh Ponnuru says he's got it all wrong. U.S. pols have a long history of supporting tariffs, which have an equally long history of stifling jobs and competitiveness.
Bill and Hill in 10 Talking Points
When it comes to the Clintons, every new controversy is part of an old story. Veteran political analyst Francis Wilkinson offers an easy-to-digest breakdown of their maddening yet understandable foibles.Â
Driverless Cars Will Make Mistakes. People Will Overreact.
The fatal crash of a Tesla running on "autopilot" has raised new fears about autonomous vehicles and safety. Megan McArdle's takeaway: Irrational animals have no business behind the wheel, even if our replacements aren't quite ready yet.Â
Ritholtz's ReadsÂ
- The Grey Market Hypothesis (BPS and Pieces)
- Apple watch is already a $10 billion business (Above Avalon)
- After trading halt, Betterment suffers its own Brexit shock (Financial Planning)
(Read Barry Ritholtz's full daily news roundup.)
Bloomberg GadflyÂ
- Going long on uncertainty
- Be afraid of Apple and Jay Z
- Verizon can save Yahoo (and the internet economy)
(Read more from BV's sister site for fast business commentary.)
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Unhedged Position: Can India See An Indonesia-Style Time Correction?
The Nifty is trading below levels it first clocked in 2024. Is there, then, as I have suggested in the headline, potential that the current time correction drags on painfully for the next three-five, even ten years?
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Navigating Friction And Energy Realities: An Analysis Of Marco Rubio's October Visit To India
Occurring at a critical juncture marked by stalled trade negotiations and escalating geopolitical pressures over global energy supplies, the visit offers a profound window into modern US-India relations.
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India Exports Capital. Why Not Export Trusteeship?
The big question, then, is whether India can build an institution that global borrowers, investors, banks, and lawyers can trust, even without an Indian connection.
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France's Economy & Politics Are In Crisis | The Reason Why
Let's look at how the French economy and politics evolved under Nicolas Sarkozy, Franois Hollande and Emmanuel Macron.
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You May Inherit The Business. You Must Earn Its Credibility.
Succession tests the founder's ability to share authority as much as it tests the next generation's readiness to assume it.
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Signing Deals Is One Thing; Making Them Work Is Another | The Week In Whys
Sometimes, things don't turn out as planned. Indian companies have lost some bids to rivals, some projects won't produce until 2030.
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FOMC Wall, PERM Suspension, Hospital Stocks | Talking Points This Week
A PERM suspension would directly affect green-card sponsorship rather than H-1B visas, so the near-term earnings impact could remain relatively limited. The key question is whether this marks a new phase in US scrutiny of Indian IT.
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Everything, Everywhere, All At Once: Dalal Street's Week To Forget | Joining The Dots
Visa curbs, a Starlink spat and cancer drug caps: what connects this week's shocks for Indian markets
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India Is Going Abroad For Critical Minerals. But It May Take Years To Pay Off | The Reason Why
Although India's steps are in the right direction, they remain modest compared with India's growing dependence.
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When Everyone Has AI, What Gives You An Edge?
India's young workforce is entering an uncertain world of work where powerful AI tools are becoming widely accessible. The advantage will belong to those who combine deep expertise with digital fluency, and the distinctly human capabilities that technology cannot manufacture.
