International

Social media by themselves promote neither democracy nor dictatorship; their impact depends on how they are controlled

It will take more than even a severe Brexit to erode London's long-term advantages

Officials, firms and multilateral institutions are increasingly planning for scenarios rather than growth forecasts

China's ambitious project has sprouted multiple new limbs and runs the risk of overreach

Cheaper tech stocks and a bond yield curve inversion imply slower rate rises, but steady hikes boost equities, and Trump

In an already confrontational atmosphere, abandoning nuclear arms treaties will increase mistrust and risky behaviour

Lazard's annual study shows the cost of renewable energy falling, with new deals being done below its benchmark averages

Calls for drastic action on climate change are growing, but are falling upon deaf ears in many key capitals