Economics

• Why central bankers look to the 'stars' when setting interest rates
• AI model uses social media posts to predict unemployment rates ahead of official data
• 'Weights of gold in bullion': How the ancients invested in precious metals
• Treasure the emotional connections to the clothes you have and style could be a whole lot more sustainable
• Resolve to network at your employer's next 'offsite'—these retreats actually help forge new connections
• Can you 'live long and prosper' by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that 'highly illogical?'
• China's durian craze has turned this tropical fruit into a tool of diplomacy
• Instacart ends AI pricing test that charged shoppers different prices for the same items
• Children face punishment because of unaffordable school uniforms, new poll reveals
• 2026 will require brands to balance AI and authenticity
• Suspension of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act generated record gains for companies involved in overseas corruption cases
• Could Settlers of Catan make you a better strategist?
• Why shoppers buy fast fashion even if they disagree with it
• The 'pawprint economy' is booming—and it offers huge opportunities for tourism
• What makes goal-setting apps motivate—or backfire?