Donald Trump has unleashed an M&A bonanza
But a once-ubiquitous autumnal playground pastime is dying out
The actress, who died on October 11th, was also known for her sense of style
To succeed, the process will require new leadership and sustained external pressure, writes the peace-deal veteran
Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, examines whether peace can last
Governments are going bust. Inflation risk looms over long-term debt
Reforms to limit debt accumulation seemed to have worked—in the countries lucky enough to have enacted them
Since 1913, even default has been more common
Immigration only defers the problem. Higher productivity means higher interest rates
The consequences will be profound, argues Henry Curr
Ageing workers are doing better than expected. But they still demand handouts
Interest rates and growth define the threshold for danger