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Clear all filters- The Economist24 min
French fried: will the election lead to chaos?
Rosie Bloor, Sophie Pedder, Doug Dowson, Stephanie Studer
President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved France's National Assembly to address a political crisis, risking a hung parliament where Marine Le Pen's National Rally and Jean-Luc Mélenchon's left-wing bloc compete for influence on starkly divergent economic policies. Concurrently, the United States is witnessing a doubling of cannabis usage among adults over 35 alongside legal expansion, though heavy consumption correlates with poorer health and earnings despite remaining less lethal than alcohol. Finally, experts advocate for short literature like Shen Fu's *Six Records of a Floating Life* and Virginia Woolf's *A Room of One's Own* to deliver immersive, complete experiences without the distraction of lengthy commitments.
- Goldman Sachs29 min
2024 midyear outlook: building portfolios for a more volatile macroeconomic backdrop
Christian Mueller-Glissmann, Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo, Alison Nathan
Goldman Sachs analysts Christian Mueller-Glissman and Alexandra Wilson Elizondo project that while U.S. equities currently trade at all-time highs justified by record Return on Equity, the second half of 2024 will likely face increased volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and upcoming elections in the U.S. and U.K. The firm recommends maintaining a "risk-on" stance with a 60/40 equity-to-bond allocation, emphasizing diversification into AI-driven growth, European value opportunities, and Japanese structural reforms to mitigate late-cycle risks. Furthermore, they highlight specific hedging opportunities in low-cost volatility markets and a strategic tilt toward real assets to buffer against potential inflationary policy shifts while anticipating non-recessionary rate cuts.
- The Economist23 min
Heir tight: why boomers are so stingy
Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, Callum Williams, Rachel, Paul Markilley
A comprehensive analysis reveals that Baby Boomers are defying economic models by aggressively saving rather than dissaving assets due to inheritance motives and longevity fears, while simultaneous breakthroughs in biomedical research have established artificial menstrual models to correct historical drug development biases. Parallel to these human-centric shifts, the shipping industry is accelerating decarbonization efforts by retrofitting vessels with automated wind-assist technologies capable of cutting fuel consumption by up to 25%. Together, these developments highlight a global trend where demographic behavioral changes and technological innovation are reshaping financial, medical, and industrial trajectories.
- The Economist27 min
Sudan impact: the war the world forgot
Gary Lineker, Jason Palmer, Rosie Bloor, Tom Gardner, Andrew Miller
A humanitarian crisis in Sudan has escalated as the Rapid Support Forces besiege El-Fasha, threatening the lives of millions through famine, displacement, and potential ethnic cleansing that could destabilize the entire region. In contrast to the conflict's severity, Gary Lineker's career trajectory illustrates a successful transition from football to media entrepreneurship, though his public role remains subject to scrutiny regarding political impartiality. Simultaneously, Japan's host club industry has expanded to meet growing demands for paid intimacy driven by high rates of unmarried adults, raising serious concerns about financial exploitation and the erosion of genuine social connection.
- Milken Institute38 min
Visions for the Future: Leaders Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce | Global Conference 2024
Maneet Ahuja, Jason Buechel, Debbie Dyson, Lisa Gevelber, Ravin Jesuthasan, Igor Tulchinsky, Robin J. Suthasin, Kathleen Murphy
Industry leaders from major corporations and non-profits are deploying AI-driven strategies and skills-based hiring models to address a bifurcated labor market and the urgent need for workforce resilience. Initiatives such as OneTen and Grow with Google have already created hundreds of thousands of jobs, while companies like Whole Foods and WorldQuant demonstrate that shifting from degree-centric to capability-centric approaches yields significant productivity gains. As organizations move toward "always-on" learning ecosystems, the consensus is that integrating continuous upskilling directly into the workflow is essential for maintaining economic mobility and operational agility.
- The Economist25 min
Fight for his party to the right: Nigel Farage
Nigel Farage, Jason Palmer, Matthew Holhouse, Simon Rabinovich, Anne Rowe
Political analyst Nigel Farage is positioning his Reform UK party to fracture right-wing support and potentially cost the Conservatives forty parliamentary seats, while economists warn that billions in new public subsidies will likely fund US sports stadiums despite evidence of their poor economic returns. Meanwhile, the legacy of William Anders continues to resonate as the late astronaut's accidental "Earthrise" photograph from the 1968 Apollo 8 mission remains a foundational symbol for the global environmental movement. These distinct narratives highlight the ongoing struggles over democratic representation, fiscal responsibility, and the cultural impact of space exploration.
- The Economist26 min
A real work of peace? An Israel-Hamas deal
Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, Anshul Pfeffer, Max Norman, Vingeru Nkandawire
US and regional mediators are advancing a three-stage peace proposal that officially includes a full ceasefire, yet the plan faces severe obstacles from Israel's fractured war cabinet following the resignation of Benny Gantz and Hamas's insistence on unconditional guarantees. Concurrently, a statistical analysis reveals a systematic bias against right-wing authors on the New York Times bestseller list, with conservative titles appearing significantly less frequently regardless of sales volume, challenging claims of editorial neutrality. Meanwhile, the UK non-alcoholic beverage sector is experiencing rapid sales growth but remains hampered by strict regulatory definitions that lag behind international standards and hinder consumer clarity.
- Milken Institute31 min
A Conversation with Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone, & Sherrese Soares | Global Conference 2024
Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone, Sherrese Soares, Lisa Ling, Sherrese Clarke Soares, Charisse Clark-Sorres
Amidst a "Wild West" era of industry consolidation and post-strike risk aversion, Harborview Equity Partners and Simpson Street Media are championing a strategic shift that treats diverse storytelling as a financial necessity rather than a political statement. By targeting high-teen returns through cost-efficient, deep-audience investments in genres ranging from Afrobeats to Latinx narratives, these entities prioritize creator ownership and flexible multi-modal distribution over the redundant infrastructure of legacy conglomerates. This approach challenges traditional market dynamics by proving that specific, authentic stories can achieve mass resonance, effectively turning cultural heterogeneity into a primary value driver for mission-driven investors and global audiences.
- The Economist22 min
America's next top-job model: our election forecast
Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, Dan Rosenheck, Natasha Loder, Caitlin Talbot
Recent polling indicates Donald Trump holds a 60% probability of winning the 2024 election despite legal convictions, as economic dissatisfaction drives a stable race in the Sunbelt states. Concurrently, global malaria progress has stalled due to drug resistance and funding gaps, prompting the rollout of the affordable R21 vaccine as a critical intervention tool. Meanwhile, the "tradwife" social media trend has garnered hundreds of millions of views by romanticizing domesticity, though labor statistics reveal this aesthetic remains largely performative rather than a mass workforce exodus.
- Milken Institute30 min
Unleashing Creativity: Tech’s Transformation of Modern Music and Media | Global Conference 2024
Usher Raymond IV, Larry Jackson, Lisa Ling
Co-founded by Larry Jackson and Usher, Gamma has rapidly established itself as a $420 million independent music distribution platform that allows artists to retain ownership of their master recordings while leveraging generative AI for real-time revenue forecasting. By partnering with major brands like Skims to bypass traditional streaming models and implementing weekly royalty payments, the company has achieved 60% to 70% year-over-year growth alongside high-profile clients such as Snoop Dogg and Russ. This structural shift supports a broader industry trend where mobile accessibility and direct artist-to-consumer relationships are dismantling the gatekeeping power of major labels.
- Goldman Sachs29 min
Power surge: AI, renewable energy, and the future of electricity
Carly Davenport, Alberto Gandolfi, Brian Singer, Allison Nathan
Global power demand is surging due to generative AI and data center expansion, with US growth forecast to accelerate to a 2.5% CAGR by 2030 while Europe faces similar pressure from electrification plans. Goldman Sachs predicts an "all-of-the-above" generation strategy dominated by natural gas and renewables to support an estimated $50 billion in new US infrastructure investment, even as nuclear adoption shifts toward direct power purchase agreements and small modular reactors. This transition faces significant bottlenecks including multi-year permitting delays, equipment shortages, and grid modernization needs, positioning the sector for a generational investment boom over the next decade.
- The Economist21 min
Doing their not-own thing: “generation rent”
Jason Palmer, Rosie Bloor, Tom Sass, Holly Berman, David Benin
Global analysis reveals a significant rise in private renting across Western democracies, driven by economic stagnation and housing inflation, while strict rent controls in Stockholm prove counterproductive compared to Auckland's successful upzoning strategies that boosted supply. Concurrently, the Biden administration's ultimatum to force TikTok's divestiture over national security concerns has sparked a high-profile legal battle alleging First Amendment violations, despite the administration's continued political reliance on the platform. In the cultural sphere, major artists like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish are revitalizing the album format to secure dual revenue streams and challenge historical gender biases in music consumption.
- The Economist21 min
French anti-foreign legion: an EU-election shock
Emmanuel Macron, Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, Chris Lockwood, Tamara Jilkes-Bohr
Following shock defeats for centrist leaders Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz, the European Parliamentary elections highlighted a significant surge for far-right parties in France and Germany despite a marginal overall EU-wide shift. Concurrently, U.S. schools are grappling with a post-pandemic absenteeism crisis driven by economic instability and lost learning habits, prompting a pivot from punitive measures to supportive interventions like high-impact tutoring and basic needs assistance. In the automotive sector, manufacturers increasingly rely on alphanumeric or abstract naming conventions to distinguish models, though these strategies risk consumer confusion and cultural blunders ranging from mistranslations to legal disputes over regional naming rights.
- Milken Institute42 min
Social Epidemiology: Public Health + Social Movements | Future of Health Summit 2023
Richard Ditizio, John Feinblatt, Robin Koval, Jesse Milan Jr.
This panel explores how US life expectancy trends are being eroded by social determinants of health, drawing strategic parallels between the successful tobacco control movement and current efforts to curb gun violence and HIV-related disparities. Speakers detail how grassroots coalitions like Everytown and Moms Demand Action shifted political calculus through litigation, corporate pressure, and state-level strategies to bypass federal gridlock and pierce industry legal fortresses. The discussion concludes by outlining future interventions, including product safety innovation, the "tobacco end game" to eliminate social license, and the critical role of corporate investment and social media responsibility in addressing commercial determinants of health.
- The Economist25 min
One dam thing after another? Ukraine and reconstruction
Rosie Bloor, Oliver Jones, Avantika Chilkoti, Anne Rowe
One year after Russia's destruction of the Khovka Dam flooded an area the size of Kiev and displaced one million people, Ukraine faces stalled reconstruction in four active front-line oblasts while prioritizing critical water infrastructure over immediate dam replacement. In India, Narendra Modi's loss of a single-party majority forces the long-reinvented leader to adapt his coalition style after ending his English-language interview ban, a strategy shift following his 2007 confrontation with Karan Thapar. Meanwhile, Cambridge Egyptologist Barry Kemp's death at 84 concludes a four-decade excavation of Amarna that disproved total societal conversion to Akhenaten's monotheism and revived the memory of a city lost for three millennia.