Are US president-elect Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs an admission of American economic defeat, a tacit acknowledgement that US manufacturers can no longer compete with foreign rivals and must now find protection behind tariff walls to meet domestic demand? It seems so. Moreover, if Trump’s use of the tariffs as a weapon turns out to … Read more
That’s about all I need from a “mix up your takeout and use the right apps” app, one made mostly for me, my spouse, and nearby friends and visitors. Pretty much anything you’d find useful while sitting down at a spreadsheet, you can also make useful through a little phone webapp. Joyful overkill I went … Read more
Online romance and investment scams are painful enough without its victims being described as “pigs.” And yet, for some years we’ve called fraud related to such frauds as “pig butchering.” INTERPOL has decided enough is enough and is calling for a change in the terminology, arguing that the phrase “romance baiting” is more appropriate. “Pig … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. China’s embassy in London has warned the UK to “stop creating trouble” as it hit out at MPs’ “twisted mentality” over allegations that a Chinese businessman linked to Prince Andrew is a Communist party spy. … Read more
As an investor, it’s essential to understand that risk assets come with no guaranteed returns. Setting and following a stop loss can help protect your capital from significant losses, especially if you’re an active investor who picks individual stocks. Yet, I’ve come to realize that stop losses aren’t only useful for active investors—they can be … Read more
