Liam McGregor

Landing padded: the global-recession risk

Jason Palmer, Colin Williams, Holly Berman, Henrietta McFarlane, Erica Kaplan, Liam McGregor, Anne Rowe

The Economist's senior economics team argues that global recession fears are misplaced, citing robust corporate earnings, significant inflation correction, and labor market shifts that distinguish the current environment from historical recessionary patterns. Simultaneously, the dating industry is undergoing a structural pivot where stagnation in traditional app models drives a surge in high-end matchmaking services and organized offline social activities. Finally, the legacy of fell runner Joss Naylor is celebrated following his death at 88, marking a life defined by record-breaking mountain feats and a unique background in dry stone walling and sheep farming.