Google's $500bn Bloodbath Reflects the Danger It Faces From AI
Google has lost roughly $500 billion in market value as its search engine sputters and rivals gain ground. The Economist argues the company is in real danger from the AI shift.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
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Let China Copy American AI
Distillation of American AI models by China annoys Anthropic and OpenAI, The Economist writes. But that is not reason enough to ban it, the leader argues.
Christine Lagarde Departs at a Moment of Peril
Christine Lagarde is leaving the European Central Bank at a precarious moment. Her successor will inherit an unenviable job, The Economist warns.
The Never-Ending Absurdity of Global Oil Markets
Despite stronger exports from the Gulf, Brent crude is sitting near its Iran-war peak. The Economist calls the logic of global oil markets endlessly absurd.
The World's Biggest Maker of Spectacles Faces a Crisis
EssilorLuxottica, the world's largest eyewear maker, has been rocked by a petty feud. The company is facing a genuine crisis, The Economist reports.
What to Make of 25 Years of Narendra Modi
After 25 years at the top of Indian politics, Modi is learning that even rapid economic growth won't placate voters if it fails to produce jobs, The Economist argues.
The Americans Changing Politics for the Better
Hispanic and Asian Americans have become the country's most dynamic swing voters, The Economist writes. Their shifting allegiances are reshaping U.S. politics.