How central banks use interest rates to steer the economy
Policy rates ripple through borrowing costs, asset prices and exchange rates. This explainer sets out how the transmission mechanism works — and where it can break down.
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What the yield curve tells investors — and what it does not
The relationship between short- and long-dated bond yields is one of the most watched signals in finance. Its message is useful but frequently over-interpreted.
Why supply chains are being redrawn
Companies are weighing the efficiency of concentrated production against the resilience of diversified networks. The trade-offs are rarely simple.
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Explainer: how exchange rates are determined
Currency values reflect a tug-of-war between trade, investment and policy expectations. Here are the main forces at work.
The economics of artificial intelligence adoption
General-purpose technologies have historically taken time to show up in productivity data. The same dynamics may apply to AI.
What drives commercial property valuations
A property’s value depends on the income it generates and the return investors require. Both sides of that equation can shift quickly.
A guide to sovereign credit ratings
Sovereign ratings influence borrowing costs and investment mandates. Understanding their methodology helps put rating changes in context.
Carbon pricing explained
Putting a price on emissions is a central tool of climate policy. The design choices shape who pays and how effective it is.
What makes a resilient leadership team
Strategy documents rarely survive first contact with a crisis. The quality of a leadership team’s decision-making often matters more.
How companies decide where to invest abroad
Market access, costs, skills and policy stability all feature in cross-border investment decisions.
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Understanding inflation: measures and drivers
Inflation can be measured in several ways, and each tells a slightly different story about price pressures.
Fintech and the changing structure of banking
Digital entrants have unbundled parts of the banking value chain. Incumbents and regulators are adapting.
Special report: the long road to the energy transition
Decarbonising the global economy requires sustained investment across power, transport, industry and buildings. This report outlines the main building blocks.
Research brief: what productivity statistics measure
Productivity is the main source of long-run growth in living standards, yet it is notoriously hard to measure.
Interview format: how to read an executive interview
This demo page illustrates the interview template. It contains no real interview and quotes no real person.
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Sponsored content template: how partner content is labelled
This DEMO page illustrates how sponsored content is visually separated from editorial content.
What gross domestic product does and does not capture
GDP is the most quoted number in economics. Understanding how it is built explains why it can mislead as well as inform.
How global trade imbalances arise
A country’s trade surplus or deficit is the mirror image of decisions about saving and investment at home.
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Recessions: how they are defined and dated
Popular shorthand defines a recession as two consecutive quarters of falling output. Official dating bodies use a broader test.
Emerging markets and the global financial cycle
Conditions in major financial centres often shape borrowing costs and capital flows in developing economies.
