What makes this particular market correction so spooky is that, unlike in 2008, no single reason has yet been identified as causing the downturn.
In Charts: Global Poverty
A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring global poverty, those affected and the challenges they face.
Will Bad Bankers Ever Be Punished?
What can be done to rein in the prevailing culture of greed at leading global banks?
“Yellow Vests”: The First Rebellion Against the Ecological Transition
Previous rebellions in France were against the markets and globalization. The Yellow Vest rebellion is against a change in our way of life.
What Mrs. Merkel’s Travel Trouble Says About Germany
The German Chancellor’s delayed arrival at the G-20 Summit is a telling tale of more widespread dysfunction in Germany’s public sector.
Iran etc.: Launch Sanctions and You Trigger Corruption
New U.S. Treasury investigation spotlights Russians, Syrians and Iranians.
Asia and the Overrated Gulf Countries
The Khashoggi crisis highlights why investment in Asia is more productive than in the Middle East.
The Decline and Fall of Donald Trump
The array of investigations centering on president Trump will dominate Washington politics for the foreseeable future.
The Global Economy as a Wild Card?
How is Europe impacted by transatlantic and U.S.-Chinese trade tensions and by trade with China itself?
























