The year in review: 2025 in 75 seconds
2025-12-31
From Donald Trump’s inauguration to the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, 2025 has been one of the more tumultuous years in recent memory. Power has shifted, elections have swept new leaders to power and technology has advanced at a dizzying pace.
Central banks will face political pressure in 2026
2025-12-28
In 2026 President Trump’s chosen replacement for chair of the Federal Reserve will indicate whether central bank independence can hold in America. The Economist’s economics editor Henry Curr explains how central banks across the rich world are increasingly coming under political pressure.
Are share prices headed for a crash?
2025-11-12
Are share prices headed for a crash? Josh Roberts, our finance correspondent, explains why even the best traders struggle to predict sudden jumps in volatility.
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What can Democrats learn from their election wins? | Checks and Balance podcast
2025-11-10
Democrats celebrated a string of electoral victories on November 4th, including a former spy, an ex-Navy helicopter pilot and a democratic socialist. What does this say about the party, and can they find a unifying message in time for the next presidential election?
00:00 – What can Democrats learn from the elections?
00:25 – What do Virginia and New Jersey tell us?
05:06 – Should the Democrats have such varied candidates?
Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/4p5SPp6
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Democrats risk drawing the wrong lessons from one good day: https://econ.st/4ooydYV
A night of big wins for the Democrats: https://econ.st/49I2ZYe
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